Dow Jones gains 36 points: Boeing slump caps gains at midday
Published on 10/27/2026 at 18:45 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSRates and earnings ahead
- The Dow Jones traded at 52,398 points at 12:21 p.m. ET, up 36 points or 0.1 percent on October 27, 2026.
- Consumer confidence rose to 91.7 in October from 84.2, beating the 81 forecast.
- Boeing fell 9.5 percent after reporting a larger-than-expected loss and delaying its production target.
- The Fed decision is due October 28 at 2:00 p.m. ET, followed by a 2:30 p.m. press conference.
The Dow Jones gained 36 points or 0.1 percent to 52,398 points at 12:21 p.m. ET on October 27, 2026. Boeing's double-digit decline offset gains in technology-linked stocks as investors assessed earnings and the Federal Reserve meeting.
Boeing fell 9.5 percent after its quarterly loss exceeded expectations and management delayed its 737 production target, The Detroit News reported. The stock's decline reduced the index by more than 100 points, according to Barrons.
Why is the Dow Jones lagging technology stocks?
The Dow opened 84 points lower at 52,277 points before recovering, based on Yahoo Finance. Technology shares led broader gains, while energy stocks lagged, the Detroit News said.
October consumer confidence rose to 91.7 from 84.2 in September, above the 81 forecast. Durable goods orders increased 1.8 percent in September against expectations for a smaller gain, Morningstar reported.
Boeing losses outweigh Caterpillar and Goldman gains
Caterpillar and Goldman Sachs each added roughly 90 points to the Dow, but Boeing's fall removed about 107 points. Nvidia and other technology shares gained as AI sentiment improved after a USD 63 billion financing agreement linked to Anthropic, Barrons reported.
What comes next for the Dow Jones
- October 27, 2026, 1:00 p.m. ET: The US Treasury is scheduled to sell USD 70 billion of five-year notes, Investrade lists.
- October 28, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET: The Federal Reserve is scheduled to announce its interest-rate decision, with a 3.75 percent to 4.00 percent range widely expected, StockTitan reports.
- October 28, 2026, 2:30 p.m. ET: Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is scheduled to hold a press conference.
- October 28, 2026, after 4:00 p.m. ET: Microsoft and Alphabet are scheduled to release quarterly results, Schwab Network reports.
Dow Jones price data for October 27, 2026
The Dow Jones stood at 52,398 points at 12:21 p.m. ET on October 27, 2026, according to Yahoo Finance. It was up 36 points or 0.1 percent from the October 26 close of 52,362 points. The index opened at 52,277 points.
Dow Jones by the numbers on October 27, 2026
- Index: Dow Jones
- Home exchange: NYSE, United States
- Level at 12:21 p.m. ET on October 27, 2026: 52,398 points
- Change versus previous close of October 26, 2026: up 36 points (up 0.1 percent)
- Previous close: 52,362 points
- Open: 52,277 points
- Top loser: Boeing down 9.5 percent
- Next scheduled event: October 27, 2026, 1:00 p.m. ET: US Treasury five-year note auction
