Market mood
How the market finished
The market is just lots of companies grouped together. Here's which groups are up and which are down — and what each group actually contains.
The last close in one line
3 of 11 parts of the market finished higher
Energy is leading (+2.60%) and Things we need is lagging (-1.92%). Sectors rarely move together — that's the whole point of spreading your money around.
The three you'll hear about
The headline numbersBroad market — S&P 500
The S&P 500 itself: the 500 largest US companies bundled together — the closest thing to “the market”.
Technology — Nasdaq
The Nasdaq Composite, a tech-heavy list of companies. It usually swings more than the broad market.
Small companies — Russell 2000
Tracks the Russell 2000: about 2,000 smaller US businesses. They often move first when people feel confident or nervous.
Parts of the economy
Sorted best to worst at the last close
Energy
Oil and gas producers and pipelines.
Technology
Software, chips and devices.
Property
Landlords: offices, warehouses, homes and towers.
Utilities
Electricity, water and gas suppliers.
Materials
Chemicals, metals, mining and packaging.
Healthcare
Hospitals, insurers, drugmakers and devices.
Industry
Machinery, railways, airlines and builders.
Finance
Banks, insurers and payment companies.
Things we want
Cars, travel, restaurants and online shopping.
Communication
Phone networks, streaming and social media.
Things we need
Food, drinks, soap and supermarket staples.
How to read this
Each row is a basket of companies doing similar work, so its move shows how that part of the economy was priced at the last close. A single day tells you very little about a company or about the years ahead — it's context, not a signal to act.
Prices are official closing prices from Fri, Oct 23, 2026, updated once a day after the market closes. Nothing here is financial advice.