October 21, 2026

U.S. stock indices closed with mixed performance. META and TESLA are set to report their results today

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Major U.S. stock indices showed mixed results yesterday. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones rose by +0.3% and +1.0%, respectively, while the Nasdaq remained unchanged. Consequently, year-to-date, these indices have posted gains of +12.7%, +9.2%, and +13.7%, respectively.

Meanwhile, yields on U.S. Treasury bonds saw a marginal increase at the short end of the curve. Specifically, the yield on the 3-year Treasury note moved from 4.86% to 4.87%, and the 1-year note closed at 4.47%, up from 4.46%. Conversely, the yield on the 10-year Treasury note fell from 5.14% to 5.11%.

Yesterday, SpaceX and Netflix reported third-quarter 2026 results that exceeded analyst consensus. SpaceX posted revenue of $14.58 billion—surpassing the $12.87 billion expected—and reported earnings of $0.35 per share. Netflix also outperformed expectations, with earnings per share (EPS) of $2.25 (versus an estimate of $2.00) and total revenue of $13.29 billion (compared to a forecast of $12.87 billion).

Today, following the market close, results will be released for META, Tesla, IBM, and Southwest Airlines, among other companies.

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