US stocks swing led by tech ahead of Meta and Tesla earnings

US stocks rose on October 21, 2026, led by technology companies, as Meta and Tesla recorded higher-than-usual returns ahead of their earnings announcements. The following day, the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices moved lower as tech shares fell and investors awaited the results.

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• Tesla shares rose 3.6%, exceeding their usual pre-earnings average, which was a decline of 0.6%.

  «Tesla gained 3.6%, well above its average pre-earnings session move of a 0.6% decline»

  Barron's
• Meta and Tesla recorded higher-than-usual returns in the trading session that preceded their earnings announcements.

  «Meta and Tesla were both seeing above average returns for the trading day ahead of earnings.»

  Barron's
• The Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices moved lower as tech shares declined and investors awaited the Meta and Tesla results.

  «Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq set to fall as tech stocks slide and investors weigh Meta and Tesla earnings»

  MarketWatch

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