Energy stocks are up nearly 12% this month, financials almost 10%, and the Dow is on track for a gain 🎃Happy Halloween weekend to all who observe! Here’s what I’m thinking about this morning: closing out October. The month has a reputation for spooking investors.
This year, the fright turned out to be surprisingly selective. With one trading day left in the month, the Nasdaq Composite is down about 2.5%, and the S&P 500’s communication-services sector has plunged more than 14%. Copyright ©2026 MarketWatch, Inc.
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