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Downbeat Sentiment

Markets Closed • Oct 22, 2026, EDT

Top Assets

S&P 500
7,662.54
-94.63 (-1.22%)
Dow Jones
52,867.98
+11.89 (+0.02%)
NASDAQ
26,008.86
-694.00 (-2.60%)
CBOE Volatility
19.03
+2.35 (+14.09%)
Market Summary
Updated 5 minutes ago

U.S. technology stocks fell sharply as investors grew more concerned that soaring spending on artificial intelligence will be unsustainable.

Tom Lee, Fundstrat managing partner and head of research and Fundstrat Capital CIO, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the markets.

The bullish strategist questions long-term earnings forecasts as Lam Research's results add to pressure on semiconductor stocks.

Despite artificial-intelligence spending worries, an Asian selloff, and higher oil prices. Barron's senior technical analyst thinks a year-end stock rally is in the cards.

Ross Stores and On Holding are two plays for Wolfe Research's Spencer Hanus, who just initiated coverage of the specialty retail sector.
Standouts

Prediction Markets

What will be the average closing price of Brent Crude Oil (front-month futures contract) during Q4 2026?

Above $100 per barrel
30.0% +8%
Between $80 - $100 per barrel
45.0% -5%
Below $80 per barrel
25.0% -3%

15.8M volume

Geopolitical tensions, OPEC+ supply discipline, and global demand growth will shape oil's trajectory. Economic health and energy transition pace are key factors.

What will be the EUR/USD exchange rate on December 31, 2026, at 5 PM EST?

Above 1.15
20.0% +7%
Between 1.05 - 1.15
50.0% -6%
Below 1.05
30.0% -1%

22.3M volume

Divergent monetary policies between the ECB and Federal Reserve, coupled with relative economic growth, will be key drivers. Geopolitical stability also impacts sentiment.

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