Tech and banks mixed as markets stood on Wednesday
At 16:00 UTC, Tesla was the largest decliner among tracked names while Alphabet and JPMorgan Chase posted the biggest gains; prices per Finnhub.
Where prices stand
All moves are from the prior close and prices are as of Oct 28, 16:00 UTC. Tesla fell 1.46% from the prior close to $401.53, the largest move. Meta Platforms fell 0.98% from the prior close to $614.12, and Microsoft fell 0.70% from the prior close to $527.63. JPMorgan Chase rose 1.15% from the prior close to $339.66 and Alphabet rose 1.12% from the prior close to $324.17. Apple fell 0.51% from the prior close to $345.33, NVIDIA fell 0.29% from the prior close to $217.30, and Amazon fell 0.24% from the prior close to $252.48. The SPY ETF rose 0.22% from the prior close to $771.35 and the QQQ ETF rose 0.14% from the prior close to $722.28 (source: Finnhub).
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | $217.30 | +0.68% | -0.29% | Oct 28, 16:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Apple | $345.33 | +2.24% | -0.51% | Oct 28, 16:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Microsoft | $527.63 | -0.10% | -0.70% | Oct 28, 16:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Amazon | $252.48 | -3.63% | -0.24% | Oct 28, 16:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Alphabet | $324.17 | -5.79% | +1.12% | Oct 28, 16:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Meta Platforms | $614.12 | -10.67% | -0.98% | Oct 28, 16:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Tesla | $401.53 | +9.03% | -1.46% | Oct 28, 16:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| JPMorgan Chase | $339.66 | +0.16% | +1.15% | Oct 28, 16:00 UTC | Finnhub |
In the news
CoinDesk reported Google to preview crypto custody security system as AI threats grow. Yahoo reported Tech rises for third day in a row ahead of Microsoft, Alphabet earnings, Fed decision in focus. abcnews.go.com reported Tech sector rally continues with Fed expected to leave benchmark interest rate alone.
- Google to preview crypto custody security system as AI threats grow — CoinDesk, Oct 28, 11:00 UTC
- Tech rises for third day in a row ahead of Microsoft, Alphabet earnings, Fed decision in focus: AlphaCheck — Yahoo, Oct 28, 13:49 UTC
- Stock Market Today: Dow Wavers Ahead Of Rate Decision, Warsh Comments; Robinhood Drops (Live Coverage) — Yahoo, Oct 28, 13:44 UTC
- Tech sector rally continues with Fed expected to leave benchmark interest rate alone — abcnews.go.com, Oct 28, 12:15 UTC
What to watch
GOOGL Q3 2026 earnings is scheduled Wed Oct 28 (after the close). MSFT Q1 2027 earnings is scheduled Wed Oct 28 (after the close). AMZN Q3 2026 earnings is scheduled Thu Oct 29 (after the close).
- Wed Oct 28 (after the close) — GOOGL Q3 2026 earnings · EPS estimate 3.11
- Wed Oct 28 (after the close) — MSFT Q1 2027 earnings · EPS estimate 4.82
- Wed Oct 28 (after the close) — F Q3 2026 earnings · EPS estimate 0.41
- Wed Oct 28 (after the close) — TMUS Q3 2026 earnings · EPS estimate 2.97
- Wed Oct 28 (after the close) — FDX Q3 2026 earnings · EPS estimate 3.52
- Thu Oct 29 (after the close) — AMZN Q3 2026 earnings · EPS estimate 2.00
Sources and data
- CoinDesk (secondary source) — Google to preview crypto custody security system as AI threats grow
- Yahoo (secondary source) — Tech rises for third day in a row ahead of Microsoft, Alphabet earnings, Fed decision in focus: AlphaCheck
- abcnews.go.com (secondary source) — Tech sector rally continues with Fed expected to leave benchmark interest rate alone
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
Market data as of Oct 28, 16:00 UTC; report generated Oct 28, 16:10 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.
Exchange-traded fund (ETF)
A fund that trades on a stock exchange like a share, usually tracking an index, sector, commodity or strategy.
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 28, 2026, 04:11 PM UTC)
- Yahoo (secondary, retrieved Oct 28, 2026, 04:11 PM UTC)
- abcnews.go.com (secondary, retrieved Oct 28, 2026, 04:11 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 28, 2026, 04:11 PM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 28, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC.
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