Stock market news — Friday, 6 November 2026

U.S. economy added 165,000 jobs in October, way more than expected; unemployment rate slips to 4.1%

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 59,000 in October as the unemployment rate was expected to hold steady at 4.2%.

U.S. added 165,000 jobs in October, blowing past 65,000 estimate

The unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 4.1%. The strong showing surely puts a December rate hike in play, but next week's inflation numbers and the fate of the stock market could prove more important.

Stock Indexes Routed on Capitulation out of Chipmakers and AI Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed down -4.36% on Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -3.44%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -6.36%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) fell…

AI stocks hammered by midterm shock as data center buildout becomes a 'war of attrition'

The election rout landed on an AI trade already under pressure from high interest rates, heavy capital spending and questions about returns.

Semiconductor Plunged in Thursday's Market Rout. These Were the Ones That Lost the Most.

The PHLX Semiconductor Index dropped 12.25%, while major chipmakers, equipment suppliers and semiconductor ETFs posted double-digit losses.

Fox completes $22 billion Roku deal to expand digital reach

The Iran War Isn't Over, but Oil Traders Are Already Pricing In Peace

Oil prices plunged 15% this week as hopes of a U.S.-Iran peace deal fueled bearish sentiment, despite continued attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Friday, November 06, 2026 Oil prices are set to record one of the steepest weekly losses in…

Big Jobs Report Keeps Fed Rate-Hike Door Wide Open Despite Sell-Off (Live Coverage)

U.S. added 165,000 jobs last month, more than double expectations. The unemployment rate unexpectedly fell.

Copper faces further slide after US vote: TD

Copper could fall further as Democratic Party gains in the United States midterm elections weaken expectations for import tariffs.

DLA commits $2 billion to acquire critical materials for National Defense Stockpile

US National Defense Strategy calls for reshoring strategic industries and expanding domestic production.

Mississippi Senate: Colom increases lead over Hyde-Smith to nearly 2,500 votes

The Mississippi Senate election could be determined by the mail-in ballots received after Election Day, whose legality was upheld by the Supreme Court.

Wall Street’s “Energy Transition” Funds Are Packed With Natural Gas

As we head into the United Nations’ 31st annual flagship climate conference (COP31), to be held next week in Antalya, Türkiye, greenwashing presents a large and growing problem in the private sector. As the tech sector’s greenhouse gas…

Canadian Uranium eyes acquisitions as Rook II exploration takes shape

Founder of Titan Uranium, which staked and funded early exploration at Rook I, is turning attention to Rook II.

OpenAI will keep investing in AI data centers despite election results, CFO tells CNBC

Voters across the country on Tuesday voiced their support for candidates who have pledged to place restrictions on data center development.

Trump says Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff

Trump revealed the shake-up three days after Democrats' landslide victory in the midterm elections, winning majority control of the House and Senate.

Democrats planning flood of AI bills when they take control of Congress

S&P revises Boston Scientific outlook to negative on franchise pressures

‘I have no financial safety net’: I’m 66, rely on Social Security and have just $500 in savings. What hope do I have?

“Sometimes I wonder whether wealthier Americans should trade places with people like me.”

Elon Musk opens the door for a big SpaceX acquisition

The rocket and satellite-internet company is looking to challenge telecom giants.

Sen. Chris Murphy released from hospital after stroke, will miss votes for 'several weeks' as he rehabs

The Connecticut Democrat Murphy has been discussed as a possible candidate for the White House in 2028.

Data centers run on debt. That was a problem for bonds this year — and it’s only going to get worse.

AI debt issuance this year overwhelmed investor portfolios, and has disappointed from a performance perspective. The funding need won’t get any better with Democrats in control of Congress.

Meta’s Muse app adds customizable spaces feature

Mexico stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/BMV IPC up 0.36%

Tesla Jumped 4% the Morning Musk Killed the Cybertruck, and Investors Know What Replaces It

Tesla shares surged the day Musk signaled the end of his polarizing truck, but the real story sits in Texas, where a driverless bet faces regulators, batteries, and a stock priced for perfection. Is the rally built on anything solid?

Stocks rebound after tech selloff that pushed Nasdaq into correction

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged up in early trading after a Thursday rout driven by concerns about a potential slowdown in data center construction.

TSX ends higher as tech stocks recover, Celestica gains 2% after global selloff

Colombia stocks higher at close of trade; COLCAP up 0.07%

US approves potential $1.08 billion Black Hawk helicopter sale to Mexico

Blue wave presages a defense-spending showdown

A reconciliation bill is likely off the table, and the presumed HASC chair is talking about a $1-trillion cap.

Nvidia, AMD and other chip stocks rebound — but is relief from the ‘violent’ selloff only temporary?

Analysts warn of further volatility ahead, although there are several new factors that work in the AI trade’s favor.

Nasdaq rebounds 1% following worst session in 18 months as traders snap up tech shares: Live updates

A bout of hard selling battered the stock market Thursday, sending the three major averages to their worst session since April 2025.

SpaceX Land Deal, Tesla Merger Dealt Election Blow. Space Stocks Rebound.

Texas Gov.-elect requests pause on potential land sale to SpaceX. Odds of Tesla merger falls after midterms. FAA plans boost space stocks.

How major US stock indexes fared Friday 11/6/2026

AI stocks bounced back and recovered some of their sell-off from earlier in the week. stock market was mixed Friday following a whirlwind few days of Wall Street trying to sort out what this week’s U.

Russia stocks higher at close of trade; MOEX Russia Index up 0.42%

Cotton Fading Lower into the Weekend

Cotton futures are trading with contracts 1 to 15 points lower across the front months on Friday. Crude oil is down 57 cents per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.699 higher. USDA’s Export Sales data has total cotton…

Cattle Weakness Pushing to Friday

Live cattle futures are down $1.55 to $1.80 across the fr0nt months on Friday. Cash trade has been active at $218 in the South, and $214-216 in the North. The Friday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed sales of $215 on 199 of the…

Wheat Facing Friday Weakness on Black Sea Pressure

The wheat complex is showing losses across the three markets on Friday. Chicago SRW contracts are falling back 4 to 6 cents so far on the session. KC HRW futures were fare trading with 1 to 2 cent losses on Friday. MPLS spring wheat is…

Hogs Extending Losses to Friday’s Midday

Lean hog futures are down 17 cents to $1.35 across the front months on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $44.96 in the Friday morning report, up $4.67 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another…

Rising ICE Inventories Pressure Cocoa Prices

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is down -55 (-1.06%) today, and ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) is up +12 (+0.31%). Cocoa prices fell to fresh 5-week lows today but recovered from their lows and are trading mixed. ICE cocoa inventories are…

Corn Firming on Friday

Corn futures are trading with contracts steady to 1 ¼ cents higher at midday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 3 3/4 cents at $4.04. USDA reported a private export sale of 101,000 MT of corn to unknown destinations…

Soybeans Holding onto Friday Losses

Soybeans are trading with fractional to 6 cent losses at midday. There were 2 more deliveries against November soybeans overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 1 1/4 cents at $11.24. Soymeal futures are down 20…

Dollar Climbs on Signs of US Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 1-week high today and is up by +0.54%. The dollar jumped today on the stronger-than-expected US Oct payroll report, which showed payrolls and hourly earnings rose more than expected and the…

Stocks Supported by Chipmaker Strength and a Blowout US Payroll Report

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up +0.89% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.42%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +2.12%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are up +0.90%, and…

Cotton Slipping Lower on Friday Morning

Cotton prices are down 24 to 29 points early on Friday. Futures posted Thursday gains of 22 to 61 points at the close. Crude oil was up $2.92 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.065 higher. USDA’s Export Sales report…

OpenAI secures $11 billion funding at $1.25 trillion valuation, Bloomberg News reports

OpenAI bugging suspect Alfozan pleads not guilty

Saudi national Abdulrahman Alfozan is charged with planting a recording device in a conference room at artificial intelligence giant OpenAI.

‘It seems bizarre’: We’re in our 80s with $950,000 in traditional IRAs. Why is our adviser pushing Roth conversions?

“Our basic living expenses are covered by $110,000 in annual pensions and Social Security.”

TeraWulf Inc (WULF) (Q3 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Securing Hyperscaler Backstops and ...

TeraWulf Inc (WULF) leverages investment-grade customer support and protected deal economics to drive long-term data center value while managing regulatory and execution challenges.

Galapagos cuts 9% of staff as AI push drives efficiency, Bloomberg reports

Lotte Chemical Corp (XKRX:011170) (Q3 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Swing to Operating Loss ...

Lotte Chemical Corp (XKRX:011170) posted Q3 2026 revenue of KRW 5.3951 trillion and an operating loss of KRW 281.4 billion as spread compression and weak market conditions weighed on results.

Nasdaq rebounds, but AI bloodbath drags index to worst week since mid-October

Micron vs. Nvidia: Which AI Stock Is a Better Buy for 2027?

Micron (MU) and Nvidia (NVDA) have become major beneficiaries of the AI boom. Nvidia leads in AI chips, while Micron supplies memory used in AI systems. Both companies could benefit from continued spending on data centers in 2027. In…

Further turmoil could be in store for tech stocks. What to watch in the week ahead

Investors wrapped up a topsy-turvy week in markets, and that volatility isn't expected to be over just yet.

5 Latest Jim Cramer Stock Picks on Twitter and Mad Money

Markets are trembling amid the latest AI stock sell-off, which has sent shares of major AI players deep into the red. But CNBC’s Jim Cramer believes the downturn is not another dot-com crash. Cramer warned that AI stocks could fall…

Stronger India Sugar Output Weighs on Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) closed down -0.32 (-1.72%) on Friday, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) closed up +2.30 (+0.46%). Sugar prices extended their three-week-long slide on Friday, with NY sugar falling to a…

Data centers are unpopular — and a key motor of economic growth

The political backlash against data centers is intensifying, threatening to choke off a critical source of U.S. investment, according to economists.

OpenAI closes $11 billion funding at $1.25 trillion valuation - report

Congress Just Flipped. Here’s What Warren Buffett Does After Every Election.

A 66-year-old retiree lost about $11,300 in the week after the midterm election. The last six midterms show what stocks and dividends did over the next 12 months, and why Warren Buffett does not trade on election results.

Sandisk Stock Has Lost About 64% Since June. Here's the Price at Which I'd Buy It.

How many years of boom-time profits should a buyer be willing to pay for?

Investors brace for lower Anthropic valuation, calling $1.5 trillion a 'stretch'

Anthropic could list below a $1.5 trillion valuation, trailing previous expectations, as the AI trade sours on Wall Street.

Microsoft and Oracle's AI ambitions are suddenly a lot more expensive

The backlog at Microsoft and Oracle keeps growing. So does the bill to keep up with it.

Nasdaq rebounds but posts fourth straight weekly decline

Broadcom's AI Revenue Is Exploding. Here's What Investors Should Watch Next.

Investors shouldn't ignore the macro and regulatory headwinds.

TOKEN2049: Fundamentals Are Shaping Crypto Investing

Discover why now is the perfect time for Foolish investors to seize opportunities in the digital asset space.

TELA Bio Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

MALVERN, Pa., Nov. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELA Bio, Inc. ("TELA Bio") (NASDAQ: TELA), a commercial-stage medical technology company focused on providing innovative soft-tissue reconstruction solutions, today announced that the…

POMDOCTOR LIMITED Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Bid Price Requirement

POMDOCTOR LIMITED ("Pomdoctor" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: POM), a digital healthcare company focused on advancing AI-enabled healthcare solutions and predictive healthcare capabilities, today announced that on November 5, 2026, the…

In Stormy Market, This Stock Provides One Option For Investors. And Wall Street Is Buying In.

In a volatile market, VIX owner and options pioneer Cboe stock navigates a rocky climb to new buy zones.

Stocks See Slight Rebound After Thursday's Rout But Remain Well Below Highs

U.S. stocks attempted to recover after Thursday's sharp selloff, with the Nasdaq entering correction territory as stronger-than-expected payroll and wage data added to market uncertainty.