US stocks end week mixed as S&P rises, Nasdaq climbs, Dow slips
On Friday the Dow fell 0.4% while the S&P 500 rose 0.3% and the Nasdaq gained over 1%, amid chip stock rebounds and a stronger jobs report.
Key points
- Dow Jones dropped 0.4% on Friday
- S&P 500 rose 0.34% to 7,379
- Nasdaq climbed 1.09% to 24,579
- Chip makers Nvidia, AMD, Micron and Sandisk recovered losses
- Labor Department said U.S. added 165,000 jobs in October
On Friday, November 6, 2026, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) fell 0.4% while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose 0.3% and the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) gained more than 1%.
The S&P 500 closed at 7,379, up 0.34%, and the Nasdaq finished at 24,579, up 1.09%.
Chip stocks led the rebound, with Nvidia, AMD, Micron and Sandisk recouping losses after Thursday’s broad sell‑off that erased $3 trillion in market value.
The VIX Volatility Index surged on Thursday, reflecting heightened uncertainty.
Global benchmark Brent crude futures fell below $100 per barrel.
The Labor Department reported that the U.S. added 165,000 jobs in October, exceeding the prior month’s revised figure of 60,000 and the 65,000 jobs economists expected.
Your questions, answered
What were the major U.S. stock index moves on Friday, November 6, 2026?
The Dow fell 0.4%, the S&P 500 rose 0.34% and the Nasdaq gained about 1.09%.
How many jobs did the U.S. add in October according to the Labor Department?
The Labor Department reported an addition of 165,000 jobs in October.
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