Nasdaq Composite heads into Tuesday after AI rebound at 26,431
Published on 10/20/2026 at 13:18 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSHousing data and AI earnings
- Nasdaq Composite closed at 26,431 points on October 19, up 291 points or 1.1 percent.
- AI shares rebounded after the Nasdaq Composite fell 4.5 percent last week.
- Amazon was the standout mover, rising 5.0 percent after a Morgan Stanley upgrade.
- Housing starts are due October 20, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET with a 1.30 million consensus.
The Nasdaq Composite heads into Tuesday after closing at 26,431 points on October 19, up 291 points or 1.1 percent, Reuters reported. AI-linked shares rebounded after the index fell 4.5 percent over the previous week, CNBC said.
Amazon rose 5.0 percent after Morgan Stanley named it a top pick. Intel gained 2.4 percent after J.P. Morgan upgraded the stock, while CoreWeave fell 0.4 percent despite a Goldman Sachs upgrade, Reuters reported.
What comes next for the Nasdaq Composite
- October 20, 2026, 8:30 a.m. ET: September housing starts are expected at 1.30 million, versus 1.275 million previously; building permits are also due, Investing.com reports.
- October 20, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ET: September pending home sales are expected to be unchanged after a 0.3 percent increase, CNBC reports.
Nasdaq Composite price data for October 19, 2026
The Nasdaq Composite closed at 26,431 points on October 19, 2026, according to Reuters. It rose 291 points, or 1.1 percent, from the previous close of 26,140 points.
Nasdaq Composite by the numbers on October 19, 2026
- Index: Nasdaq Composite
- Home exchange: Nasdaq Stock Market, United States
- Close on October 19, 2026: 26,431 points
- Change versus previous close of October 16, 2026: up 291 points (up 1.1 percent)
- Previous close: 26,140 points
- Next scheduled event: October 20, 2026, 8:30 a.m. ET: September housing starts
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