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From the desk·OCTOBER 19, 2026·^GSPC

S&P 500 higher at midday (+0.51%) as small caps lag

S&P 500 +0.51%, Nasdaq +1.18%, Russell 2000 +0.28% at midday — the desk's midday read on the tape.

The tape at midday: the S&P 500 is trading higher (+0.51%), the Nasdaq +1.18%, and the Dow +0.02%.

Small caps are outperforming: the Russell 2000 +0.28%. Volatility is offered on the session (-7.35%).

Among the mega caps, AMZN is the biggest mover at $262.34 (+4.94%), with TSLA +3.94% and NVDA +1.47%.

Elsewhere on the desk: bitcoin $81,939 (-0.22%), gold via GLD $379.84 (-0.57%), oil via USO $162.21 (+0.28%), long Treasuries via TLT $79.48 (-0.71%).

On the movers board, SZZL leads the gainers at $10.50 (+50.6%) while BKHA paces the losers (−28.5%). Names moving that fast trade thin — treat the quotes with care.

Numbers as of 13:46 ET. Follow the full tape live in the Terminal.

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