Daily digest

Stock market news — Monday, 26 October 2026

478 headlines. Of the 410 with a specific market target, 150 were positive, 98 negative and 162 neutral — overall mood leaning optimistic. Most mentioned: NVDA, SPCX, META.

Mood Index56Leaning optimistic · about the index
Sentiment
150 positive162 neutral98 negative

Top stories

CoinDeskPositive

AI giant Anthropic files for blockbuster IPO

The maker of Claude reported $16.3 billion in first-half revenue and an $80.7 billion net loss as it aims to price its offering in mid-November.

OilPrice.comPositive

Houthis Claim Attacks on Saudi Arabia’s East-West Oil Pipeline

The Iran-backed Houthis on Monday claimed they attacked pumping stations along Saudi Arabia’s East-West onshore oil pipeline, the Kingdom’s key crude export route bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. The Houthis also said they attacked the…

Yahoo FinancePositive

DoorDash in advanced talks to acquire Instacart: WSJ

Market Domination Overtime host Brooke DIPalma summarizes The Wall Street Journal reporting on DoorDash (DASH) in advanced talks to acquire Instacart — valued at $17 billion — in a deal that could be completed in the coming week.

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NasdaqNegative

Coffee Prices Fall As Brazilian Real Plunges

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) on Monday closed down -6.50 (-2.11%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) closed down -34 (-1.05%). Coffee prices fell on Monday as the Brazilian real plunged by about -9% after President Luiz…

NasdaqNegative

Crude Oil Prices Fall Back As Iran Holds Regional Security Meeting

December WTI crude oil (CLZ26 ) on Monday closed down -1.51 (-1.46%), while December RBOB gasoline (RBZ26 ) closed up +0.0038 (+0.12%). Crude oil prices fell as top officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey met with Iranian…

NasdaqNegative

Sugar Prices Fall Sharply on Brazilian Real Decline

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) on Monday closed down -1.14 (-5.63%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) closed down -19.40 (-3.63%). Sugar prices fell sharply on Monday as the Brazilian real plunged -9% after President…

NasdaqNegative

Cocoa Prices Fall on Brazilian Real Decline

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) on Monday closed down -102 (-1.82%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) closed down -33 (-0.79%). Cocoa prices fell on Monday as the Brazilian real plunged -9% after President Luiz Inacio Lula da…

NasdaqNeutral

Corn Closing in on Unchanged at Midday

Corn futures are off their overnight lows, with contracts holding onto fractional losses at midday on Monday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down ½ cent at $4.16 1/2. Following elections in Brazil over the weekend,…

NasdaqNegative

Wheat Extending Losses to Monday

The wheat complex facing losses on Monday. Chicago SRW contracts are posting losses of 7 to 8 ½ cents on the day. KC HRW futures are showing losses of 5 to 6 cents on Monday. MPLS spring wheat is trading with losses of 7 to 8 cents at…

NasdaqNegative

Soybeans Holding Lower on Monday Following Brazil Pressure

Soybeans are trading with 17 to 18 cent nearby losses on Monday, following elections in Brazil over the weekend. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 18 cents at $11.81 1/4. Soymeal futures are down $6.40 to $6.80,…

NasdaqNegative

Hog Losses Extend to Monday

Lean hog futures are down 20 to 50 points in the front months on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $66.18 in the Monday morning report. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 99 cents on October 21 at $71.16.…

NasdaqPositive

Stocks Rally Ahead of Busy Week as Crude Oil Prices Ease

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up +0.94%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.48%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.38%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are up +0.95%, and December E-mini…

Yahoo FinanceNeutral

2 energy stocks with exciting potential and 1 we avoid

Energy businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. Unfortunately, this role also comes with a demand profile tethered to the ebbs and flows of the energy industry and the…

Yahoo FinancePositive

DoorDash in advanced talks to acquire Instacart: WSJ

Market Domination Overtime host Brooke DIPalma summarizes The Wall Street Journal reporting on DoorDash (DASH) in advanced talks to acquire Instacart — valued at $17 billion — in a deal that could be completed in the coming week.

Yahoo FinancePositive

Arista Networks (ANET) Is Winning AI Data Center Network Share

Arista Networks (NYSE: ANET) reported a record quarter, supported by accelerating demand for its Ethernet based AI data center gear. The company raised its 2026 revenue outlook, tying its forecast to stronger adoption of open Ethernet…

OilPrice.comMacro context

Asia Needs $1 Trillion a Year to Avoid the Next Energy Shock

Oil and gas may be flowing through the Strait of Hormuz again, but the impacts of its months-long closure will be felt for years to come. For Asia, in particular, regulating markets and shoring up energy security to avoid the next…