Daily digest

Stock market news — Friday, 2 October 2026

29 headlines. Of the 28 with a specific market target, 13 were positive, 4 negative and 11 neutral — overall mood leaning optimistic. Most mentioned: SPY, WBD, DJI.

Mood Index67Leaning optimistic · about the index
Sentiment
13 positive11 neutral4 negative

Top stories

NasdaqPositive

Stocks Rebound as Bond Yields Fall from Multi-Decade Highs

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed up by +0.19% on Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.31%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) rose…

Yahoo FinancePositive

Why Did SanDisk Stock Jump?

SanDisk (SNDK) stock jumped 11.0% on Friday, September 18, 2026, its last trading day before joining the S&P 100. By the September 30 close of $1,739.89, the shares were about 3% below their September 18 close. SanDisk's last quarterly…

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NasdaqNegative

Cotton Extending Losses to Thursday

Cotton futures posted Thursday losses of 29 to 79 points. Crude oil was back up $2.49 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index shooting $0.609 higher. USDA’s Export Sales report showed 202,567 RB of cotton sales in the week…

NasdaqNegative

Soybeans Hold on for Thursday Losses, but Off the Lows

Soybeans bounced off the intraday lows on Thursday, with contracts closing 7 to 9 cents lower in the nearbys and down 1 3/4 to 6 ½ cents in deferreds. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 10 1/2 cents at $12.29.…

NasdaqPositive

Stocks Rebound as Bond Yields Fall from Multi-Decade Highs

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed up by +0.19% on Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.31%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) rose…

NasdaqPositive

Wheat Rallies into the Close to Post Thursday Gains

The wheat complex saw strength late the session to close with gains across the three markets. Chicago SRW was fractionally higher to 7 cents in the green, led by the neatbys. KC HRW futures were 1 ½ to 5 ¾ cents higher at the close.…

Yahoo FinanceNeutral

Can This Number Push Constellation Energy Stock Higher?

You probably judge Constellation Energy (CEG) like any utility, by its quarterly earnings. Look first at long-term contracts that sell its nuclear power to large customers. The stock is down 24% over the past year, while the S&P 500 is…

NasdaqPositive

Corn Bulls Push Back to Close with Gains and Hold $5

Corn futures were fighting to stay above $5 for much of the session despite hitting a low of $4.95 in the December contract. Bulls battled back to close with contracts steady to 1 ½ cents higher. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn…

NasdaqPositive

Spero Therapeutics Consensus Price Target Raised 25% to $5.10

The average one-year price target for Spero Therapeutics (NASDAQGS:SPRO) (DB:2HA) has been revised to $5.10 / share. This is an increase of 25.00% from the prior estimate of $4.08 dated September 11, 2026. These figures represent…

NasdaqPositive

Cattle Firm Higher on Thursday, with Cash Strength

Live cattle futures posted gains of 37 to 67 cents at the close on Thursday. Cash trade saw some light $348-350 dressed action in the North so far this week as reported by USDA, with live sales at $219-220. Southern bids were reported…

NasdaqNeutral

Hogs Post Mixed Thursday Trade

Lean hog futures posted mixed trade, with front months down 22 to 50 cents and deferreds stead to 97 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $76.93 on Thursday, down 79 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog…

Yahoo FinanceNeutral

3 Growth ETFs to Buy Before 2027: One Charges Just 0.03%

Three growth ETFs from Vanguard, Schwab, and State Street all chase the same megacap names yet deliver different outcomes depending on which index rulebook they follow, and picking the wrong one for your goals could quietly cost you…

Yahoo FinancePositive

Why Did SanDisk Stock Jump?

SanDisk (SNDK) stock jumped 11.0% on Friday, September 18, 2026, its last trading day before joining the S&P 100. By the September 30 close of $1,739.89, the shares were about 3% below their September 18 close. SanDisk's last quarterly…

OilPrice.comPositive

5 Energy ETFs That Have Soared in 2026

With three quarters of the current year in the books, the U.S. stock market is on track for a fourth consecutive year of double-digit gains, with massive AI infrastructure spending coupled with exceptionally strong corporate earnings…

Yahoo FinancePositive

5 Energy ETFs That Have Soared in 2026

Freight, gasoline, crude oil and broad-energy ETFs have delivered triple- and even four-digit gains in 2026 as the Iran war has driven energy and shipping prices sharply higher.