11/02/2026
October brought a modest market decline, but market breadth was strong.
With seasonally bullish months ahead and signs of extreme pessimism, the stage could be set nicely for a rally. Read this week's market commentary for a closer look at what’s shaping the markets:
The S&P 500 fell 0.6% last week to finish October down 0.9%. Despite last week’s decline, breadth was strong. Underneath the hood, the average stock gained 0.8%, and 349 names in the index had a positive return. Yes, the index was down for October, the fourth down month in the last five …