10/14/2026
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The major averages finished higher for the week, supported by a broadening of market leadership that helped offset a sharp retreat in and other AI-related stocks.
The reached fresh record highs on Monday and Tuesday, while the S&P 500 established its first record high since August 13 on Tuesday and closed above 7,800 for the first time.
The S&P 500 gained 1.6%, outperforming the cap-weighted S&P 500. The (+4.0%) and (+3.9%) sectors led the standings, while the (+3.6%), (+3.1%), (+2.8%), and (+2.3%) sectors also posted sizable gains.
Questions surrounding the revenue growth supporting the infrastructure buildout intensified Thursday following a report concerning 's annualized revenue, prompting a pronounced retreat across chipmakers and related names. The sector slipped 0.3%.
The 10-year briefly climbed to 5.36% on Wednesday, reaching a fresh high for the year before strong demand at auctions and a subsequent retreat in helped reverse some of the pressure. The 10-year yield ultimately finished four basis points lower for the week at 5.24%, while the 2-year yield declined three basis points to 4.79%.
ultimately finished the week just under $1 per barrel higher, helping the energy sector post one of the week's strongest gains.
Company-specific developments also played an important role, particularly in the sector, where communications tower operators rallied on expectations for increased demand tied to 's expansion into terrestrial wireless services.
Overall, the week marked a notable shift away from the market's recent dependence on semiconductor and mega-cap technology leadership.
➡️ S&P 500: +1.2% week-to-date
➡️ DJIA: +0.9% week-to-date
➡️ Nasdaq Composite: +0.6% week-to-date
➡️ S&P Mid Cap 400: UNCH
➡️ Russell 2000: -0.9% week-to-date
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