Nasdaq Composite heads into Wednesday after 6-point loss: SpaceX jumps
Published on 10/21/2026 at 13:22 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSFutures and earnings in focus
- The index closed at 26,425 points on October 20, down 6 points or 0.02 percent.
- Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.3 percent as SpaceX gained 9.0 percent premarket.
- Netflix fell 6.0 percent premarket after its quarterly results.
- Meta earnings are due October 21 at 4:30 p.m. ET.
The Nasdaq Composite closed at 26,425 points on October 20, 2026, down 6 points or 0.02 percent. SpaceX's 9.0 percent premarket jump lifted Nasdaq 100 futures 0.3 percent before Wednesday's open, Investopedia reports.
Netflix fell 6.0 percent before the bell after its quarterly results, while Tesla rose 2.5 percent ahead of its earnings. The Nasdaq Composite opened at 26,333 points on Tuesday and traded between 26,180 and 26,602 points.
Why is the Nasdaq Composite facing a cautious open?
AI shares recovered across Asia and Europe, while Micron and Intel each gained 3.4 percent premarket. Oil remained elevated, with Brent crude at USD 109.70 per barrel, and the 10-year Treasury yield stood at 5.113 percent, Morningstar reports.
Tuesday's housing data were mixed. September housing starts fell to 1.22 million, below the 1.30 million consensus, while building permits reached 1.40 million against a 1.39 million estimate, CNBC reports.
SpaceX and Netflix shape Nasdaq Composite cues
SpaceX swung to a profit and its shares jumped 9.0 percent before the open. Netflix fell 6.0 percent after its results, creating a sharp contrast among large technology-linked names, Investopedia reports.
What comes next for the Nasdaq Composite?
- October 21, 2026, 10:30 a.m. ET: The Energy Information Administration is scheduled to release its weekly petroleum report, EIA reports.
- October 21, 2026, 4:30 p.m. ET: Meta Platforms is scheduled to report quarterly results after the close, with an EPS estimate of USD 6.67, Blofin reports.
- October 21, 2026, 5:30 p.m. ET: Tesla is scheduled to report quarterly results after the close, Blofin reports.
Nasdaq Composite price data for October 20, 2026
The Nasdaq Composite closed at 26,425 points on October 20, 2026, according to CNBC. It fell 6 points or 0.02 percent from the 26,431-point previous close. The index opened at 26,333 points and recorded a high of 26,602 points and a low of 26,180 points.
Nasdaq Composite by the numbers on October 20, 2026
- Index: Nasdaq Composite
- Home exchange: Nasdaq, United States
- Close on October 20, 2026: 26,425 points
- Change versus previous close of October 19, 2026: down 6 points (down 0.02 percent)
- Previous close: 26,431 points
- Open: 26,333 points
- Day high / day low: 26,602 points / 26,180 points
- Next scheduled event: October 21, 2026, 10:30 a.m. ET: Weekly Petroleum Status Report
