Nasdaq Hits 26,575 as Dow Turns Green, Tech Rebounds on Oct. 19

U.S. Stock Indices Rise on Oct. 19, 2026

On October 19, 2026, the Nasdaq Composite closed at 26,575, up 1.67%.

The S&P 500 climbed to 7,724, gaining 0.85%.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average moved into positive territory as Cleveland‑Cliffs surged 15%.

The Nasdaq advance followed a rebound in technology stocks after a prior sell‑off.

Investors awaited earnings reports from Tesla, Meta Platforms, and Netflix later in the week.