October 20, 2026

U.S. stock indices closed with mixed results on Monday. Today, the release of third-quarter corporate earnings continues.

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Major U.S. stock indices showed mixed results yesterday. The S&P 500 rose 0.4%, the Nasdaq advanced 1.1%, and the Dow Jones fell 0.1%. Consequently, year-to-date, these indices have posted gains of 12.3%, 13.7%, and 8.1%, respectively.

Meanwhile, yields on U.S. Treasury bonds rose across the curve yesterday. The 10-year Treasury yield reached 5.14%, up from 5.09% on Friday; the 3-year yield moved from 4.81% to 4.86%; and the 1-year yield stood at 4.46%, compared to 4.42% previously.

This morning, ahead of the market open, GE Aerospace and RTX released their third-quarter results, both beating analyst consensus expectations. GE Aerospace reported an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.25—surpassing the $2.00 expected—and adjusted revenue of $13.29 billion, exceeding the $12.85 billion estimate. RTX reported an adjusted EPS of $2.26, beating the $1.78 forecast, with sales reaching $24.97 billion, compared to the $24.09 billion projected. Furthermore, both companies raised their forecasts for 2026. Following today’s market close, results are expected from companies including SpaceX, Netflix, and United Airlines.

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