U.S. stock indexes moved in different directions: the Dow rose 0.38% to 51,850.55, the S&P 500 edged down 0.06% to 7,807.24, and the Nasdaq fell 0.44% to 27,245.902. Meta gained 3.38%, while Nvidia lost 1.29%. Outside stocks, Bitcoin rose 1.83% to $83,247.10, November crude oil futures fell 2.01% to $91.86, and December gold futures gained 0.33% to $4,204.50.
UnitedHealth raised its profit forecast after beating third-quarter earnings expectations and keeping medical costs under control. Bank of America faced banker departures while signaling continued hiring ambitions. Volkswagen’s CEO warned that Europe’s mass-market carmakers face enormous pressure, while other headlines highlighted Chinese automakers’ expansion in Europe.
Watch Apple’s planned smart-home product unveiling featuring updated Siri AI, alongside upcoming technology and payments earnings. AI oversight is also in focus, with debate over disclosure in independent reviews and scientists calling for an international oversight body. Political scrutiny of Wall Street and crypto firms could increase if Democrats win in the midterms.