SpaceX Pops After Q3 Beat, Posts First Profit; Tesla Merger Mulled (Live Coverage)
SpaceX earnings easily beat with AI compute deals driving growth. Elon Musk said SpaceX and Tesla committees are mulling a merger.
Stock market news — Tuesday, 20 October 2026
451 headlines. Of the 385 with a specific market target, 144 were positive, 97 negative and 144 neutral — overall mood leaning optimistic. Most mentioned: SPY, SPCX, TSLA.
Mood Index55Neutral · about the index
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SpaceX Earnings Blow Past Wall Street Estimates
SpaceX is blowing past all Wall Street expectations in its second earnings report as a public company. Elon Musk's company posted its first quarterly profit $4.4 billion, or 35 cents a share, more than double estimates while spending…
Brent Tops $110 as Tanker Attacks Threaten Persian Gulf Supply
Crude oil prices extended their climb today, with Brent topping $110 per barrel again earlier in the day, and WTI back at over $100, as traders turn increasingly pessimistic about the resumption of normal oil flows out of the Persian…
Stock Market Today, Oct. 20: Salesforce Agrees to Acquire Braze for $5.66 Billion: BRZE Stock Soars 52%
On Oct. 20, 2026, the customer engagement software maker's board unanimously backed the $47.50-per-share offer, confirming shareholder support.
Salesforce announces $5.66 billion deal for Braze, sending BRZE stock soaring 51%
The company's latest acquisition is expected to close in fiscal 2028, and will see Braze shareholders receive $47.50 in cash per share.
Asian LNG Prices Surge Past $30 as Middle East Shipping Risks Escalate
Liquefied natural gas prices on the Asian spot market topped $30 per million British thermal units for the first time since December 2022, Bloomberg reported earlier today. The price jump follows a report about a strike on an LNG tanker…
Oil prices fall as traders hope for diplomatic progress in Middle East
Developments in the Middle East remain in focus, with attacks on commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz escalating in recent weeks.
Salesforce deepens AI bets with $5.66 billion Braze deal
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TD Cowen Upgrades BlackRock to Buy from Hold
Fintel reports that on October 20, 2026, TD Cowen upgraded their outlook for BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) (LSE:0QZZ) from Hold to Buy. This rating action follows a prior action on October 12, 2026, when TD Cowen maintained its Hold rating on…
Military power rising as power of diplomacy falling, diplomats, crisis monitors, allies say
America is abandoning the rules, and the allies, it once kept safe.
Vulcan Elements teams up with North Carolina researchers to advance rare earth magnets tech
The company said the partnership converges two research fields that are foundational to national security: rare earth magnets and quantum mechanics.
Capital One's strong quarter and progressing Discover integration are rewarded on Wall Street
Stronger net interest income and credit performance were the stars of the bank's earnings.
Cantor Fitzgerald Initiates Coverage of Modine Manufacturing at Overweight
Fintel reports that on October 20, 2026, Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage of Modine Manufacturing (NYSE:MOD) (DB:MMF) with a Overweight recommendation.Modine Manufacturing Company, headquartered in the United States, is an…
Petrobras' Deepwater Push Sets Off a Race for Offshore Vessels
Recently, we reported that the Middle East conflict and subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered an unprecedented spike in freight and shipping rates, with Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) spot rates now exceeding $1…
Signs of Larger ICE Inventories Weigh on Coffee Prices
December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed down -4.40 (-1.39%) on Tuesday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) closed down -74 (-2.12%). Coffee prices settled lower on Tuesday amid signs of bigger supplies, as nearly 28,000 bags of…
Soybeans Facing Tuesday Losses
Soybeans are showing losses of 6 to 8 cents, as meal spillover weakness is taking over the continued export business. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 7 1/4 cents at $11.87. Soymeal futures are down $5.40 to $6.20,…
Cantor Fitzgerald Initiates Coverage of Ensysce Biosciences at Overweight
Fintel reports that on October 20, 2026, Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage of Ensysce Biosciences (NASDAQCM:ENSC) with a Overweight recommendation. This initiation of coverage occurred on October 20, 2026, with the stock closing at…
Why SpaceX’s stock is surging — and lifting the broader AI universe along with it
SpaceX just gave Wall Street a big reason to believe in the AI boom as demand for its computing power is off the charts.
Elon Musk ordered Starlink slowdown for Ukraine: Report
Musk and President Donald Trump have both recently criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has also flagged disruptions in U.S. intel sharing.
Cocoa Prices Climb on Smaller Deliveries from the Ivory Coast
December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed up +114 (+2.00%) on Tuesday, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) closed up +47 (+1.11%). Cocoa prices moved higher for a second day on Tuesday amid signs of smaller cocoa supplies from the…
‘I don’t feel sorry for myself’: I’m 64 and will be renting for the rest of my life. Is that so bad?
“I married a wonderful man with a good income. He left his job due to health issues and suffered a massive stroke at 53.”
Netflix posts third-quarter earnings beat, but shares fall on advertising and revenue guidance
Wall Street and investors will be looking for Netflix to provide additional details about the company's strategy following recent organizational changes
Mauritania’s first uranium mine comes into view despite funding, security issues
Aura Energy's bankable feasibility study outlined a $500-million valuation for its Tiris project.
Boeing wins FAA approval for 737 Max 10 after years of delays as Duffy says certification process should be faster
The 737 Max 10, the largest model in the family, was set to start flying in 2020, but increased scrutiny and other safety issues delayed its certification.
Walmart takes aim at Amazon and Costco with new membership program — but is it a good deal?
Some analysts question whether people will actually take advantage of Walmart’s new bundle, and how easy it is to make sense of the benefits.
Musk says Tesla and SpaceX formed special committees to discuss merger: Live updates
Follow SpaceX’s Q3 2026 earnings live, with updates on revenue, Starlink, AI spending, Starship, guidance and SPCX stock.
SpaceX Pops After Q3 Beat, Posts First Profit; Tesla Merger Mulled (Live Coverage)
SpaceX earnings easily beat with AI compute deals driving growth. Elon Musk said SpaceX and Tesla committees are mulling a merger.
SEGG Media Requests Nasdaq Hearing and Stay Following Staff Determination
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sports Entertainment Gaming Global Corporation ("SEGG Media" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: SEGG, LTRYW) today announced that on October 14, 2026, it received a Staff Determination letter…
Dow Jones Futures: Indexes At Key Levels; SpaceX Earnings Strong With Tesla, Meta Due
The Dow Jones and S&P 500 reclaimed their 50-day lines as oil prices retreated. SpaceX earnings beat late with Tesla, Meta due.
Stocks Rebound on Strong Earnings and Lower Bond Yields
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.60% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +1.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.12%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are up +0.60%, and…
Dollar Retreats on Weak US Housing News and Stock Strength
The dollar index (DXY00 ) tumbled to a 2.5-week low on Tuesday and finished down by -0.25%. The dollar retreated on Tuesday, pressured by a rally in the Chinese yuan to a 4-year high. Weak US housing news on Tuesday was also bearish for…
Crude Oil Prices Fall on Diplomacy Hopes to End Iran War
December WTI crude oil (CLZ26 ) closed down -0.72 (-0.73%) on Tuesday, and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ26 ) closed down -0.606 (-1.95%). Crude oil and gasoline prices erased an early rally on Tuesday and settled sharply lower, with…
Above-Average US Autumn Temps Weigh on Nat-Gas Prices
November Nymex natural gas (NGX26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.095 (-3.11%). Nat-gas prices tumbled to a 3-week nearest-futures low on Tuesday and settled sharply lower. Forecasts for above-average US autumn temperatures that could curb…
Stocks Pressured by Tech Stock Weakness and Higher Crude Oil Prices
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.15% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.57%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.82%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are down -0.10%,…
The U.S. Army Is Spending $2.2 Billion on Micro Nuclear Reactors. This Stock Could Benefit.
The U.S. Army's Janus Program is bringing opportunities to nuclear energy investors.
Stock Market Today, Oct. 20: AGNC Investment Rises on Stronger Sector Tone Despite Book-Value Decline
The mortgage REIT posted a 16.9% tangible book-value drop in Q3, yet management projects 18-20% returns on new investments, today, Oct. 20, 2026.
Sugar Prices Settle Mixed on Signs of a Larger Global Sugar Deficit
March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) closed down -0.05 (-0.24%) on Tuesday, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) closed up +0.30 (+0.05%). Sugar prices recovered from 1-week lows on Tuesday and settled mixed. Short covering…
Sugar Prices Recover as Green Pool Boosts Its Sugar Deficit Forecast
March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) is up +0.02 (+0.10%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) is up +1.40 (+0.26%). Sugar prices recovered from 1-week lows today and moved higher as short covering emerged after Green…
Obsessed with CoreWeave and the AI trade? You're missing out on some great stocks
Today's earnings show there's a cohort of the market that can thrive outside of the data center buildout.
TS Lombard economist says AI's next problem may be American public
Wall Street’s biggest bet faces an unexpected obstacle.
Musk ordered Starlink slowdown that blindsided Ukraine, WSJ reports
Hogs Ticking Higher on Monday as Pork Finds Some Strength
Lean hog futures are trading with contracts up a nickel to 67 cents at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was down $5.85 from the day prior in the Tuesday AM report at $66.14. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 79 cents on…
U.S. CFTC sets agenda for AI forum, exploring trading and agentic finance
A Commodity Futures Trading Commission task force is scheduled for October 28 to talk about how the latest "super intelligence" technology may impact markets.
Helsing nears investment in Destinus stock at $6.7 billion valuation - Bloomberg
What Are MARA Stock Bears Missing?
Investors betting on MARA (MARA) may be focused on the electric power the company controls at its own sites. You probably think of MARA as a bitcoin miner, but management now calls AI infrastructure the next use for those locations. Yet…
Archer vs Joby: What's the Better eVTOL Stock to Buy Right Now?
These electric vertical take-off and landing stocks both have a lot of promise, but both are also down big this year.
Stock Market Today, Oct. 20: Salesforce Agrees to Acquire Braze for $5.66 Billion: BRZE Stock Soars 52%
On Oct. 20, 2026, the customer engagement software maker's board unanimously backed the $47.50-per-share offer, confirming shareholder support.
Stock Market Today, Oct. 20: Netflix Q3 Revenue Rises 12% on Pricing Power
On Oct. 20, 2026, the streaming giant reported engagement held steady despite price increases, signaling margin gains ahead.
Corn Facing Continued Pressure on Tuesday
Corn futures are trading with 5 to 6 cent losses at the midday portion of the session. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is 5 1/2 lower cents at $4.22 3/4. The average close for December corn in October has been $4.87, as…
Coffee Prices Retreat on Possible Boost to Supplies
December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) is down -5.50 (-1.74%) today, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) is down -79 (-2.27%). Coffee prices are under pressure today on signs of bigger supplies, as nearly 28,000 bags of arabica coffee…
Apple’s $1,999 foldable phone is set to hit stores Friday, are you buying one?
Investing.com -- Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) first foldable iPhone hits retail stores this Friday, October 23, with a starting price of $1,999 for the 256GB model. But buyers hoping to get their hands on the device anytime soon may face a…
Apple Stock Downgraded As Analysts Turn Cautious On iPhone Maker
Apple stock is fully valued near current levels and needs a new catalyst to move higher, a Wall Street analyst said late Monday.
2 Dividend Stocks Crushing the Market in 2026 (and Which Ones Can Keep Going)
These drugmakers are facing some near-term challenges, but is that enough to stop their recent momentum?
Energy Costs Are Driving U.S. Inflation, and Wages Aren't Keeping Up
Inflation rates remain blistering high across the United States. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’s most recent Consumer Price Index, released last week, revealed numbers that were higher than most projections, indicating long-term pain…
Mining industry entering largest investment supercycle in history, Canada’s energy minister says
At an event in London, Hodgson told attendees, “critical minerals are no longer simply industrial commodities,” the Financial Post reported.
It’s no secret what the best financial advice for retirement is — but most people ignore it anyway
Research can prove a lot of facts, but that doesn’t mean it changes how people act.
API: Crude, Product Inventories Continue to Draw
The American Petroleum Institute (API) estimated that crude oil inventories in the United States fell by 4.93 million barrels in the week ending October 16. In the week prior, US crude oil inventories fell by a staggering 11.12 million…
Why is Capital One Financial up around 5% today?
Netflix vows to revive viewership trends, but investors hit ‘sell’ on the stock
Streaming service cites “intense competition’ and acknowledges ‘some investor concern about our view hours growth.”
Cattle Extending Higher on Tuesday
Live cattle futures are showing $1.82 to $1.95 higher in most nearbys on Tuesday. Cash trade has yet to be reported this week, following the northern dressed sales at $350-355 and $222-227 live last week and Southern sales at $228.…
Update: Dow Rebounds After Two-Day Decline Amid Solid Earnings
(Updates with market moves at the end of the day, and other changes, if any.) The Dow Jones Indus
Why is Intuitive Surgical stock sliding today?
Super Micro expects first-quarter revenue above estimates
Stock Market Today: Dow Jumps On U.S.-Iran Hopes; This Warren Buffett Stock Offers Entry (Live Coverage)
Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index and other indexes gain Tuesday on U.S.-Iran peace hopes. Biotech and software stocks show strength. A Warren Buffett stock clears an entry.
Bull markets tend to peak with a whimper, not a bang — but a 15% correction for the S&P 500 may be next
Unlike bear-market bottoms, which typically end with a spasm of despair as traders throw in the towel, bull-market tops are far more gradual and less dramatic.
SpaceX Earnings Blow Past Wall Street Estimates
SpaceX is blowing past all Wall Street expectations in its second earnings report as a public company. Elon Musk's company posted its first quarterly profit $4.4 billion, or 35 cents a share, more than double estimates while spending…
Cotton Bulls Pushing Higher on Tuesday
Cotton futures are trading with contracts 65 to 76 points higher at Tuesday’s midday. Crude oil is up 32 cents per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.216 lower. Late on Monday, the White House announced a Harvest Fuel…
Meta vs. Alphabet: Meta Is Better Built for AGI
People open social apps to keep up with friends and enjoy content, which is not something they’ll hand off to AI agents. That gives Meta's ad revenue firmer protection than Alphabet's.