S&P 500 rises 66 points at midday as Micron rebounds
Published on 10/19/2026 at 19:20 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSRates and earnings cues
- At 11:34 a.m. ET on October 19, 2026, the S&P 500 stood at 7,725 points, up 66 points or 0.85 percent.
- Brent crude fell 1.3 percent to USD 108 as Treasury yields eased ahead of major technology earnings.
- Sandisk led the rebound with a 7.4 percent gain, while Micron Technology rose 4.7 percent.
- Housing starts and building permits are due Tuesday, October 20, at 8:30 a.m. ET.
The S&P 500 stood at 7,725 points at 11:34 a.m. ET on October 19, 2026, up 66 points or 0.85 percent. AI-linked shares rebounded as Brent crude fell 1.3 percent to USD 108, The Globe and Mail reported.
Sandisk rose 7.4 percent and Micron Technology gained 4.7 percent at the same time. Intel also advanced after J.P. Morgan upgraded the stock to neutral from underweight, The Detroit News reported.
Why is the S&P 500 rising today?
Technology shares recovered after last week's sharp selloff. Chipmakers led the move, while investors assessed whether upcoming earnings can restore confidence in artificial intelligence spending.
The 10-year Treasury yield fell to 5.08 percent, while Brent crude declined 1.3 percent to USD 108. Reuters linked the softer commodities and bond-market moves with the rebound in AI shares, Reuters reported.
Micron and Intel lead the rebound
Broad technology participation supported the index, although the recovery remained concentrated in semiconductor shares. Sandisk gained 7.4 percent, Micron Technology rose 4.7 percent and Intel advanced 5.1 percent in the cited market update.
The move followed a difficult prior week for technology stocks. Investors are now turning to corporate results for evidence that AI investment can translate into stronger earnings.
What comes next for the S&P 500
- October 20, 2026, 8:30 a.m. ET: Housing starts and building permits are scheduled for release, Charles Schwab Network reports.
- October 20, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ET: Pending home sales are due, according to Charles Schwab Network.
- October 20, 2026, 4:45 p.m. ET: Netflix is scheduled to report quarterly results after the close, with an EPS estimate of USD 0.82, BloFin reports.
S&P 500 price data for October 19, 2026
The S&P 500 was at 7,725 points at 11:34 a.m. ET on October 19, 2026, according to The Globe and Mail. It was up 66 points or 0.85 percent from the previous close of 7,659 points. The index opened at 7,703 points.
S&P 500 by the numbers on October 19, 2026
- Index: S&P 500
- Home exchange: NYSE, United States
- Level at 11:34 a.m. ET on October 19, 2026: 7,725 points
- Change versus previous close of October 16, 2026: up 66 points (up 0.85 percent)
- Previous close: 7,659 points
- Open: 7,703 points
- Top gainer: Sandisk up 7.4 percent
- Next scheduled event: October 20, 2026, 8:30 a.m. ET: Housing starts and building permits
