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Daily After-RTH Summary
End-of-day market recaps published after the closing bell. Each post covers index closes and sector performance, notable movers and volume leaders, after-hours earnings reactions, key levels for tomorrow, and the macro context that mattered. The trading day distilled — what moved, what didn't, and what to bring into the next session.
After-RTH Summary — Tuesday, October 13, 2026
S&P flat at 7,805, Dow -0.35%. Mixed bank earnings and a memory-chip selloff on China CXMT fears. September CPI due Wednesday.
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Oct 132 min read
After-RTH Summary — Monday, October 12, 2026
S&P 500 and Nasdaq slip on a tech and optical/memory selloff; Dow gains on rotation as oil climbs ahead of bank earnings and CPI.
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Oct 122 min read
After-RTH Summary — Friday, October 9, 2026
Stocks rebound from Thursday's tech selloff: Dow +0.83%, S&P 500 +0.59% near record, health care and real estate lead.
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Oct 102 min read
After-RTH Summary — Wednesday, October 07, 2026
Stocks gave back record highs as the 10-year yield hit a 2002 high near 5.3%; Russell 2000 -1.31%, Dow -0.66%, SPX -0.22%.
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Oct 72 min read
After-RTH Summary — Monday, October 05, 2026
Nasdaq records on tech strength as the 10-year hits a 52-week high near 5.32%; SPX +0.66%, PTC +33% on Schneider deal.
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Oct 52 min read
After-RTH Summary — Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Yields at 2007 highs and weak consumer confidence pressure SPX and Dow; FICO collapses, AI optics and cruise names rally.
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Sep 292 min read
After-RTH Summary — Monday, September 28, 2026
Stocks fall as Trump rejects Iran's Hormuz plan; oil surges, 10-yr hits 5.27%, gold slides 3%, SPX ~7,684.
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Sep 282 min read
After-RTH Summary — Thursday, September 24, 2026
Stocks closed mixed as Treasury yields hit 2007 highs; Oracle, MGM, TD Synnex slid while energy and healthcare held up. Costco beat after the close.
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Sep 242 min read
After-RTH Summary — Friday, May 8, 2026
Hot April NFP fueled megacap tech to fresh records as small caps lagged; Iran ceasefire fraying, oil chopped, CPI Tuesday is the next catalyst.
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May 83 min read


After-RTH Summary — Thursday, May 7, 2026
Stocks took a breather from record highs as the Iran-deal trade lost fresh catalyst; financials lagged on Schwab, energy slipped with crude.
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May 73 min read


After-RTH Summary — Wednesday, May 6, 2026
First-run note: pre-market right now (4 AM ET Thursday), so this draft covers the most recent close — Wednesday May 6. Scheduled runs from here on out will hit at 4:15 PM ET each weekday, summarizing that day's regular session. The day in one line: Records across the board as Iran peace-deal speculation crushed oil and lit up risk assets, with Russell 2000 leading and energy the lone red zone. Index Closes S&P 500 (SPX): 7,365.12 — new record — +1.46% Dow (DJIA): 49,910.59 —
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May 72 min read
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