Tech and bank stocks mixed as Tesla leads gains
Tesla and NVIDIA are the session leaders while Alphabet and Microsoft are weaker; ETF benchmarks are modestly higher as of mid-afternoon.
Where prices stand
Tesla led the list, rose 3.22% from the prior close to $385.73; NVIDIA followed, rose 2.50% from the prior close to $221.88. Alphabet and Microsoft were weaker, with Alphabet fell 1.83% from the prior close to $334.04 and Microsoft fell 0.98% from the prior close to $526.68. Amazon fell 0.56% from the prior close to $261.16; Meta Platforms rose 0.14% from the prior close to $695.22; JPMorgan Chase rose 0.22% from the prior close to $336.01; Apple was little changed from the prior close at $339.46. The SPY ETF rose 0.24% from the prior close to $770.89 and the QQQ ETF rose 0.68% from the prior close to $722.54, all as of Oct 21, 13:31 UTC.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | $221.88 | -5.27% | +2.50% | Oct 21, 13:31 UTC | Finnhub |
| Apple | $339.46 | -0.52% | -0.01% | Oct 21, 13:31 UTC | Finnhub |
| Microsoft | $526.68 | -2.13% | -0.98% | Oct 21, 13:31 UTC | Finnhub |
| Amazon | $261.16 | +1.57% | -0.56% | Oct 21, 13:31 UTC | Finnhub |
| Alphabet | $334.04 | -3.82% | -1.83% | Oct 21, 13:31 UTC | Finnhub |
| Meta Platforms | $695.22 | -8.95% | +0.14% | Oct 21, 13:31 UTC | Finnhub |
| Tesla | $385.73 | -0.41% | +3.22% | Oct 21, 13:31 UTC | Finnhub |
| JPMorgan Chase | $336.01 | +1.16% | +0.22% | Oct 21, 13:31 UTC | Finnhub |
In the news
CoinDesk reported that SpaceX and Tesla are exploring a merger that would unite more than 30,000 bitcoin. cnbc.com reported SpaceX was up 9% in premarket trading after an earnings beat and said owner Elon Musk floated a potential Tesla tie-up. Yahoo reported that the Nasdaq and Dow diverged amid AI optimism and inflation fears, and separately carried a report saying JPMorgan named regulatory approval in China the single-biggest obstacle to a SpaceX-Tesla merger.
- SpaceX and Tesla explore merger that would unite more than 30,000 bitcoin — CoinDesk, Oct 21, 09:23 UTC
- SpaceX up 9% in premarket after earnings beat and Musk hints at Tesla tie-up — cnbc.com, Oct 21, 08:05 UTC
- Nasdaq and Dow Diverge as AI Optimism and Inflation Fears Pull Markets — Yahoo, Oct 21, 10:23 UTC
- This is the single-biggest obstacle to a SpaceX-Tesla merger: JPMorgan — Yahoo, Oct 21, 11:35 UTC
What to watch
META Q3 2026 earnings are scheduled Wed Oct 21 (after the close). TSLA Q3 2026 earnings are scheduled Wed Oct 21 (after the close).
- 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
- Wed Oct 21 (after the close) — IBM Q3 2026 earnings · EPS estimate 2.89
- 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
- Thu Oct 22 (before the open) — PG Q1 2027 earnings · EPS estimate 1.94
Sources and data
- CoinDesk (secondary source) — SpaceX and Tesla explore merger that would unite more than 30,000 bitcoin
- cnbc.com (secondary source) — SpaceX up 9% in premarket after earnings beat and Musk hints at Tesla tie-up
- Yahoo (secondary source) — Nasdaq and Dow Diverge as AI Optimism and Inflation Fears Pull Markets
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
Market data as of Oct 21, 13:31 UTC; report generated Oct 21, 13:40 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.
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 21, 2026, 01:42 PM UTC)
- cnbc.com (secondary, retrieved Oct 21, 2026, 01:42 PM UTC)
- Yahoo (secondary, retrieved Oct 21, 2026, 01:42 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 21, 2026, 01:42 PM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 21, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC.
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