Daily Market Report – October 26, 2026

Markets

Der S&P 500 (SPX) notiert 0,67 Prozent höher bei 7.675 Punkten. Der Nasdaq 100 (NDX) gewann 1,18 Prozent auf 29.300 Punkte. In Frankfurt legte der DAX (DAX) um 0,91 Prozent auf 25.411 Punkte zu. In Tokio fiel der Nikkei 225 (NI225) um 0,80 Prozent auf 62.190 Punkte. WTI-Rohöl (CL1!) verbilligte sich um 1,12 Prozent auf 102,11 Dollar je Barrel.

Company

Microsoft (MSFT) is reportedly offering voluntary severance packages to up to 60,000 employees, thereby aligning its workforce structure more closely with the deployment of artificial intelligence. Meta Platforms (META) is planning a stock placement of up to $95 billion to finance the expansion of AI, according to reports. Alphabet (GOOGL) is listed in the documents for the planned Anthropic IPO as one of the technology providers on whose distribution and computing infrastructure the AI company relies. Amazon (AMZN) is also identified in the IPO documents as a key infrastructure and distribution partner of Anthropic. TSMC (TSM) is also mentioned as a central partner; disruptions at the contract manufacturer could impact Anthropic's business.

EQT (EQT) agreed to acquire the competitor Range Resources in an all-stock transaction worth approximately 12.8 billion dollars. Range Resources (RRC) will thus become part of the largest American natural gas producer by production volume. Apollo Global Management (APO) is reportedly taking nearly 10 percent in Mubadala Capital, thereby expanding its business in alternative investments.

Apple (AAPL) is facing customer complaints due to prematurely broken displays of its foldable iPhone Duo. Netflix (NFLX) came into focus after the departure of leading managers and reports of internal upheavals. Volkswagen (VOW3) is reportedly examining the production of military trucks at the Hannover plant, thereby considering a broader use of the site.

Tesla (TSLA) rose by 6.30 percent to 395.66 dollars. GE Vernova (GEV) gained 5.33 percent to 858.43 dollars. Intel (INTC) increased by 5.32 percent to 91.59 dollars.

Macroeconomics

On Wednesday, according to Fed, the next interest rate decision is due. Due to the ongoing inflationary pressure, the focus is primarily on the monetary policy course. According to the ifo, German companies assessed their business situation with a bit more confidence again. The ifo Business Climate Index rose from 89.9 points in September to 90.2 points in October.

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*Created on 10/26/2026 / 12:52 PM (ET)*