Market update: Tesla and Meta lead midday moves
Tesla and Meta posted the largest intraday moves while major tech names were mixed and the SPY ETF and QQQ ETF were modestly higher as of Oct 20, 15:30 UTC.
Where prices stand
Tesla rose 1.71% from the prior close to $374.37, the biggest move among our tracked names as of Oct 20, 15:30 UTC, per Finnhub. Meta Platforms fell 1.71% from the prior close to $693.37. Apple fell 0.74% from the prior close to $340.39, Microsoft fell 0.44% from the prior close to $531.19 and Alphabet fell 0.61% from the prior close to $342.07. NVIDIA fell 0.11% from the prior close to $216.85 while Amazon rose 0.45% from the prior close to $263.62 and JPMorgan Chase rose 0.85% from the prior close to $336.35. The SPY ETF rose 0.37% from the prior close to $769.31 and the QQQ ETF rose 0.11% from the prior close to $719.13.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | $216.85 | -4.08% | -0.11% | Oct 20, 15:30 UTC | Finnhub |
| Apple | $340.39 | +0.58% | -0.74% | Oct 20, 15:30 UTC | Finnhub |
| Microsoft | $531.19 | -1.41% | -0.44% | Oct 20, 15:30 UTC | Finnhub |
| Amazon | $263.62 | +1.13% | +0.45% | Oct 20, 15:30 UTC | Finnhub |
| Alphabet | $342.07 | -2.42% | -0.61% | Oct 20, 15:30 UTC | Finnhub |
| Meta Platforms | $693.37 | -5.05% | -1.71% | Oct 20, 15:30 UTC | Finnhub |
| Tesla | $374.37 | -2.64% | +1.71% | Oct 20, 15:30 UTC | Finnhub |
| JPMorgan Chase | $336.35 | -0.23% | +0.85% | Oct 20, 15:30 UTC | Finnhub |
In the news
CoinDesk reported that Microsoft, Alphabet and Goldman Sachs joined objections to OKX-ICE tokenized stock trading. CoinDesk also reported that JPMorgan sees 10% annual bitcoin returns over the next decade, and Yahoo published pieces titled "Which Stocks Are Paying For $4.33 Gas?" and "Inflation Is Back. Is A Stock Market Crash Next?".
- Microsoft, Alphabet and Goldman Sachs join objections to OKX-ICE tokenized stock trading — CoinDesk, Oct 20, 12:40 UTC
- JPMorgan sees 10% annual bitcoin returns, topping stocks, bonds and gold over next decade — CoinDesk, Oct 20, 11:10 UTC
- Which Stocks Are Paying For $4.33 Gas? — Yahoo, Oct 20, 11:49 UTC
- Inflation Is Back. Is A Stock Market Crash Next? — Yahoo, Oct 20, 11:49 UTC
What to watch
META Q3 2026 earnings is scheduled Wed Oct 21 (after the close) and TSLA Q3 2026 earnings is scheduled Wed Oct 21 (after the close), per finnhub.
- Wed Oct 21 (before the open) — ELV Q3 2026 earnings · EPS estimate 4.73
- Wed Oct 21 (before the open) — T Q3 2026 earnings · EPS estimate 0.61
- Wed Oct 21 (after the close) — META Q3 2026 earnings · EPS estimate 6.00
- Wed Oct 21 (after the close) — TSLA Q3 2026 earnings · EPS estimate 0.44
- Thu Oct 22 (before the open) — VLO Q3 2026 earnings · EPS estimate 21.17
- Thu Oct 22 (before the open) — CMCSA Q3 2026 earnings · EPS estimate 1.01
Sources and data
- CoinDesk (secondary source) — Microsoft, Alphabet and Goldman Sachs join objections to OKX-ICE tokenized stock trading
- Yahoo (secondary source) — Which Stocks Are Paying For $4.33 Gas?
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
Market data as of Oct 20, 15:30 UTC; report generated Oct 20, 15:30 UTC. All times are UTC. Each table row shows its own timestamp and provider.
This report was produced by the MarketAlleys Research Desk using automated data processing and language tools from the sources listed above, and checked against our automated-content validation rules. It is for information only and is not investment advice.
Terms in this article
Exchange-traded fund (ETF)
A fund that trades on a stock exchange like a share, usually tracking an index, sector, commodity or strategy.
Price-to-earnings ratio (P/E)
Share price divided by earnings per share.
Inflation
The rate at which the general level of prices rises over time, reducing what money can buy.
Gold (XAU)
A precious metal held as a store of value, a hedge against currency debasement and a safe haven, as well as used in jewellery and industry.
Earnings per share (EPS)
A company's net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by its average number of shares.
Sources & data
- CoinDesk (secondary, retrieved Oct 20, 2026, 03:32 PM UTC)
- Yahoo (secondary, retrieved Oct 20, 2026, 03:32 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 20, 2026, 03:32 PM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC.
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