Oct 22 update: Meta leads declines among focus stocks
Meta Platforms was the largest mover as tech and consumer names fell into the close; prices are shown as of Oct 22, 18:00 UTC.
Where prices stand
Meta Platforms fell 7.28% to $646.73, the biggest move among the focus stocks. Amazon fell 4.63% to $250.22; NVIDIA fell 4.23% to $212.58; Alphabet fell 2.95% to $324.87; Tesla fell 2.13% to $378.25; Microsoft fell 1.74% to $523.69; Apple rose 0.65% to $346.21; JPMorgan Chase fell 0.16% to $334.67. All moves are from the prior close; prices are as of Oct 22, 18:00 UTC, per Finnhub.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | $212.58 | +0.30% | -4.23% | Oct 22, 18:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Apple | $346.21 | +0.30% | +0.65% | Oct 22, 18:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Microsoft | $523.69 | -0.14% | -1.74% | Oct 22, 18:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Amazon | $250.22 | +3.26% | -4.63% | Oct 22, 18:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Alphabet | $324.87 | -3.71% | -2.95% | Oct 22, 18:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Meta Platforms | $646.73 | -5.43% | -7.28% | Oct 22, 18:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Tesla | $378.25 | +5.26% | -2.13% | Oct 22, 18:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| JPMorgan Chase | $334.67 | -0.03% | -0.16% | Oct 22, 18:00 UTC | Finnhub |
In the news
CNBC published a “top 10 things to watch” item noting Meta and Tesla are falling after earnings. Yahoo reported that SoFi launched a tokenized deposit paying 4.4% yield. Yahoo also reported TSX futures pointed lower following Meta and Tesla earnings.
- Our top 10 things to watch in the stock market Thursday — CNBC, Oct 22, 12:51 UTC
- SoFi Launches Tokenized Deposit Paying 4.4% Yield, Linking Bank Savings to Stablecoin — Yahoo, Oct 22, 13:48 UTC
- Forbes editor urges Fed to cut printing, shrink balance sheet and appreciate dollar to combat import-driven inflation — Yahoo, Oct 22, 12:50 UTC
- TSX futures point lower following Meta, Tesla earnings — Yahoo, Oct 22, 12:34 UTC
What to watch
Earnings are scheduled Thu Oct 22 (after the close) for NEM Q3 2026, OMC Q3 2026, BWMX Q3 2026, WDC Q1 2027 and FIX Q3 2026. Earnings are also scheduled Fri Oct 23 (before the open) for AXP Q3 2026, SLB Q3 2026 and BAH Q2 2027, per Finnhub.
- Thu Oct 22 (after the close) — NEM Q3 2026 earnings · EPS estimate 2.11
- Thu Oct 22 (after the close) — OMC Q3 2026 earnings · EPS estimate 2.66
- Thu Oct 22 (after the close) — BWMX Q3 2026 earnings · EPS estimate 11.31
- Thu Oct 22 (after the close) — WDC Q1 2027 earnings · EPS estimate 4.13
- Thu Oct 22 (after the close) — FIX Q3 2026 earnings · EPS estimate 13.00
- Fri Oct 23 (before the open) — AXP Q3 2026 earnings · EPS estimate 4.53
Sources and data
- CNBC (secondary source) — Our top 10 things to watch in the stock market Thursday
- Yahoo (secondary source) — SoFi Launches Tokenized Deposit Paying 4.4% Yield, Linking Bank Savings to Stablecoin
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
Market data as of Oct 22, 18:00 UTC; report generated Oct 22, 18:00 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
Price-to-earnings ratio (P/E)
Share price divided by earnings per share.
Stablecoin
A token designed to hold a steady value, usually one US dollar.
Inflation
The rate at which the general level of prices rises over time, reducing what money can buy.
Earnings per share (EPS)
A company's net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by its average number of shares.
Sources & data
- CNBC (secondary, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 06:03 PM UTC)
- Yahoo (secondary, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 06:03 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 22, 2026, 06:03 PM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 22, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC.
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