Tech leaders mixed midday as Tesla led declines
Tesla was the session’s biggest mover midday; the SPY ETF fell 0.44% from the prior close and the QQQ ETF was little changed from the prior close, with prices shown in mid‑afternoon.
Where prices stand
Tesla fell 1.43% from the prior close to $369.24, the session’s largest move. Microsoft fell 0.67% from the prior close to $517.60, JPMorgan Chase fell 1.09% from the prior close to $332.86, Meta Platforms fell 0.80% from the prior close to $643.68, Alphabet fell 0.51% from the prior close to $322.56 and Amazon fell 0.98% from the prior close to $247.92. Apple rose 0.30% from the prior close to $349.26 and NVIDIA rose 0.15% from the prior close to $212.52. Prices are as of Oct 23, 13:45–13:46 UTC. The SPY ETF was $760.61 and fell 0.44% from the prior close; the QQQ ETF was $704.45 and was little changed from the prior close.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | $212.52 | -2.31% | +0.15% | Oct 23, 13:45 UTC | Finnhub |
| Apple | $349.26 | +1.82% | +0.30% | Oct 23, 13:45 UTC | Finnhub |
| Microsoft | $517.60 | -3.40% | -0.67% | Oct 23, 13:45 UTC | Finnhub |
| Amazon | $247.92 | -1.72% | -0.98% | Oct 23, 13:45 UTC | Finnhub |
| Alphabet | $322.56 | -7.16% | -0.51% | Oct 23, 13:46 UTC | Finnhub |
| Meta Platforms | $643.68 | -11.93% | -0.80% | Oct 23, 13:46 UTC | Finnhub |
| Tesla | $369.24 | +3.35% | -1.43% | Oct 23, 13:46 UTC | Finnhub |
| JPMorgan Chase | $332.86 | +0.30% | -1.09% | Oct 23, 13:46 UTC | Finnhub |
In the news
CoinDesk published a story comparing bitcoin’s volatility with Nvidia and the euro. cnbc.com ran a report on Tesla–SpaceX merger chatter after earnings and said a merger may be in the works but the companies face a long road of negotiations and regulatory reviews. Yahoo reported that the 10‑Year yield fell below 5% and also covered American Express earnings and consumer spending among affluent cardholders.
- Bitcoin's price is as jumpy as Nvidia's and eight times more turbulent than the euro — CoinDesk, Oct 23, 11:22 UTC
- With earnings in rearview mirror, SpaceX-Tesla merger chatter takes center stage — cnbc.com, Oct 23, 11:00 UTC
- The 10-Year Yield Just Fell Below 5% as Investors Fled AI Stocks — Yahoo, Oct 23, 11:15 UTC
- American Express Earnings Reveal There’s 1 Consumer Group Not Concerned With High Interest Rates — Yahoo, Oct 23, 11:10 UTC
What to watch
VZ Q3 2026 earnings is scheduled Mon Oct 26 (before the open), with an EPS estimate of 1.31. EA Q2 2027 earnings is scheduled Mon Oct 26 (time not confirmed), with an EPS estimate of 2.11. SCCO Q3 2026 earnings is scheduled Mon Oct 26 (time not confirmed), with an EPS estimate of 2.02.
- Mon Oct 26 (time not confirmed) — SCCO Q3 2026 earnings · EPS estimate 2.02
- Mon Oct 26 (time not confirmed) — EA Q2 2027 earnings · EPS estimate 2.11
- Mon Oct 26 (before the open) — VZ Q3 2026 earnings · EPS estimate 1.31
Sources and data
- CoinDesk (secondary source) — Bitcoin's price is as jumpy as Nvidia's and eight times more turbulent than the euro
- cnbc.com (secondary source) — With earnings in rearview mirror, SpaceX-Tesla merger chatter takes center stage
- Yahoo (secondary source) — The 10-Year Yield Just Fell Below 5% as Investors Fled AI Stocks
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
Market data as of Oct 23, 13:46 UTC; report generated Oct 23, 13:50 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.
Volatility
The size and speed of price changes, commonly measured as the annualised standard deviation of returns.
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 23, 2026, 01:51 PM UTC)
- cnbc.com (secondary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 01:51 PM UTC)
- Yahoo (secondary, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 01:51 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 23, 2026, 01:51 PM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 23, 2026, 01:46 PM UTC.
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