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Stock Market Today (Oct. 26, 2026): S&P 500 climbs as markets gear up for earnings, Fed decision

To find the latest Stock Market Today threads, click here . Happy Monday. Stocks were rising and oil prices were sliding as Wall Street prepares for a week of earnings reports and a Fed policy decision. Markets finished lower Friday, capping off a losing week, as AI spending concerns continued alongside rising oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East.

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