S&P 500 heads into Monday after 1.1 percent AI selloff

Published on 10/19/2026 at 13:28 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

The S&P 500 enters Monday at 7,659 points as futures rise 0.5 percent ahead of 10:00 a.m. ET housing data and earnings.

Rates and earnings ahead

Friday close: 7,659 points, down 85 points or 1.1 percent.
AI-linked technology shares drove the decline as futures rose 0.5 percent.
Targa Resources led Friday's S&P 500 gainers at 4.4 percent.
NAHB housing data are due October 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET.

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The S&P 500 closed at 7,659 points on October 16, 2026, losing 85 points or 1.1 percent, Barrons reported. AI-linked technology shares drove the retreat as the index posted its worst weekly drop since late June, Reuters said.

S&P 500 futures were up 0.5 percent at 4:59 a.m. ET on October 19, 2026. Nvidia gained 1.1 percent in premarket trading, while Broadcom rose 2.3 percent, according to Reuters.

Why did the S&P 500 fall on Friday?

Technology and communication services led the decline. The sectors fell 2.4 percent and 2.7 percent, while energy gained 2.1 percent and utilities rose 1.2 percent, CNBC reported.

Winners and losers in the S&P 500

Friday's winners and losers came from the same session, according to Trefis:

Targa Resources up 4.4 percent
Diamondback Energy up 4.3 percent
EOG Resources up 4.2 percent
Twilio down 10.6 percent
Super Micro Computer down 9.9 percent
FLEX down 8.2 percent

What comes next for the S&P 500

October 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ET: NAHB Housing Market Index, with a consensus of 31 versus 32 previously, CNBC reports.
October 19, 2026, before 9:30 a.m. ET: Fifth Third Bancorp reports earnings before the open, with a consensus EPS estimate of 0.83, TheStreet Pro lists.
October 19, 2026, after 4:00 p.m. ET: Steel Dynamics and W.R. Berkley are scheduled to report earnings, CNBC reports.

S&P 500 price data for October 16, 2026

The S&P 500 closed at 7,659 points on October 16, 2026, down 85 points or 1.1 percent from the previous close of 7,744 points, Barrons reported.

S&P 500 by the numbers on October 16, 2026

Index: S&P 500
Home exchange: NYSE and Nasdaq, United States
Close of the last session on October 16, 2026: 7,659 points
Change versus previous close of October 15, 2026: down 85 points (down 1.1 percent)
Previous close: 7,744 points
Pre-market indication (4:59 a.m. ET): up 0.5 percent in S&P 500 futures
Top gainer: Targa Resources up 4.4 percent
Top loser: Twilio down 10.6 percent
Next scheduled event: October 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ET: NAHB Housing Market Index