Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 · Market close 4:00 p.m. ET · By Juan Reina · Data delayed ~15 minutes.
Key takeaways
- Dow +1,569 points (+3.03%): its best day since April 2025 and the biggest post-midterm rally in 44 years, per market reports.
- Democrats won the House and Senate; President Trump said he would accept the results, clearing a major uncertainty.
- Oil crashed: Brent −8.7% to $94.62 after VP JD Vance blamed the Iran war for GOP losses — read as a de-escalation signal. The 10-year yield eased to 4.89%.
- Rotation: MSFT +6.7%, AMZN +6.1%, MCD +6.5%, AAPL +5.3% (record intraday high), JPM +4.2%. NVDA −3.2% on data-center worries.
- After hours: AppLovin +16–24% on 55% growth; Qualcomm −4–7%; MercadoLibre lower on an EPS miss.
Index scorecard
| Index | Close | Day | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 53,356.12 | +3.03% | +10.9% |
| S&P 500 | 7,688.62 | +1.58% | +11.8% |
| Nasdaq Composite | 25,736.51 | +1.44% | +9.6% |
| Nasdaq 100 | 28,437.17 | +0.91% | +11.4% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,856.95 | +1.58% | +14.7% |
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Biggest movers
| Stock | Close | Change | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft (MSFT) | $555.80 | +6.68% | Software rotation |
| McDonald’s (MCD) | $280.22 | +6.53% | Earnings, dividend hike |
| Amazon (AMZN) | $266.03 | +6.12% | Consumer rotation |
| Apple (AAPL) | $349.51 | +5.31% | Record intraday high $354.33 |
| Uber (UBER) | $69.87 | +4.91% | Gross bookings +20% |
| Nvidia (NVDA) | $200.13 | −3.17% | Data-center worries |
| Exxon (XOM) | $169.27 | −4.62% | Oil plunge |
| CVS Health (CVS) | $79.96 | −12.53% | Plans to split in two |
| Datadog (DDOG) | $188.72 | −14.42% | Flat revenue guide |
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Gridlock between a Democratic Congress and a Republican White House has historically meant fewer sweeping fiscal changes — something markets often welcome. The sector split matters for 401(k) holders: consumer, bank and health-care funds rallied, while AI-heavy chip funds lagged on fears of tighter rules for data centers. S&P 500 index funds are now up about 11.8% in 2026. Information only, not advice.
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Colombia angle
Cheaper oil hit Colombia: the COLCAP fell 0.84% to 2,506.42 and Ecopetrol slid 5.19% locally; EC fell 3.75% in New York. The peso firmed to about 3,221 per dollar. Grupo Cibest (CIB) rose 1.76%.
FAQ
How did the stock market close on Nov. 4, 2026?
The Dow jumped 3.03% (1,569 points) to 53,356.12, the S&P 500 rose 1.58% to 7,688.62 and the Nasdaq 1.44% to 25,736.51.
Why did the Dow surge after the midterms?
Democrats won both chambers, removing election uncertainty, while a plunge in oil eased inflation fears and money rotated into consumer, bank and health stocks.
Why did oil prices fall today?
Brent fell 8.7% to $94.62 after VP JD Vance blamed the Iran war for Republican losses, which traders read as a sign of de-escalation.
How did AppLovin and Qualcomm earnings go?
AppLovin grew revenue 55% to $2.18 billion and jumped 16–24% after hours; Qualcomm’s revenue fell 8% to $10.32 billion and its stock slipped 4–7%.
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