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US close: Markets mixed, but Dow hits one-month high

Tue 20 October 2026 23:06

(Sharecast News) - US stock markets were mixed again on Tuesday, with the Dow surging 1% on the back of some well-received earnings, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq were more subdued on the back of fragile sentiment in the AI sector.

Europe close: Stocks end off lows as oil falls but French markets underperform

Tue 20 October 2026 15:43

(Sharecast News) - European shares ended off lows on Tuesday as oil prices fell, but French markets underperformed amid political volatility.

US open: Futures mixed as AI stocks wobble, earnings barrage builds

Tue 20 October 2026 14:48

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Tuesday as AI‑linked stocks were under pressure yet again and third-quarter earnings season picked up steam.

London midday: Stocks maintain losses; UK labour market in focus

Tue 20 October 2026 11:14

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday Tuesday amid elevated oil prices, as civil unrest in France and Italy continued to dent sentiment, and as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.

Europe midday: Rising French bond yields hit sentiment as Stoxx extends losses

Tue 20 October 2026 10:46

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower with political volatility in France in focus amid rising bond yields and soaring debt, while another tech sell-off in Asia overnight also hit sentiment.

London open: FTSE falls as investors mull UK jobs data

Tue 20 October 2026 08:30

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday as civil unrest in France and Italy continued to dent sentiment, and as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.

Europe open: Stoxx down with French political turmoil in focus again

Tue 20 October 2026 08:04

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower with political volatility in France in focus amid rising bond yields and soaring debt, while another tech sell-off in Asia overnight also hit sentiment.

London pre-open: Stocks to fall as investors mull UK jobs data

Tue 20 October 2026 07:26

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday as civil unrest in France and Italy continue to dent sentiment, and as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.

Asia report: South Korea tech sell-off sends regional markets lower

Tue 20 October 2026 07:07

(Sharecast News) - Asian markets were in the red on Tuesday with South Korea leading regional losses as concerns over potential overinvestment in artificial intelligence continued to dog investor sentiment.

US close: Stocks mostly higher, Nasdaq rebounds after sell-off

Mon 19 October 2026 23:08

(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished mixed but mostly higher on Monday, with the Dow posting a minor loss while the S&P 500 inched higher and the Nasdaq rebounded strongly after its recent sell-off.