What Happened Today, Tuesday November 03, 2026, 5:00 PM ET close
Wall Street Rises on Tuesday as Nasdaq 100 Gains Over 1%, Even With Iran Headlines
Tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 outpaces the broader market as oil edges higher and investors watch Iran, the dollar, and midterm risks.
ES and NQ at the close
NQ, Nasdaq 100 futures
28,416.00
+1.03% on the day
Day range 28,038.25 to 28,449.50
ES, S&P 500 futures
7,609.25
+0.46% on the day
Day range 7,546.00 to 7,623.75
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The story
US stocks finished higher on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq 100 rising 1.03% and the S&P 500 gaining 0.46%. Tech shares did most of the heavy lifting, pushing the Nasdaq 100 to a close of 28,416 while the S&P 500 ended near 7,609. Investors kept a close eye on the Middle East, where Reuters reported the US carried out what officials called defensive strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island. Oil edged up on the news, but the stock market took it in stride.
The MAG7 and the megacaps
We do not have individual share price data for the Magnificent 7 in today's numbers, so we will not call out specific moves. What we can say is that the Nasdaq 100 outperformed the S&P 500 by a wide margin, which usually means large technology companies were among the stronger parts of the market. Check each company's own quote page for exact moves.
After the bell
US strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island
Reuters reported that US officials described the strikes as defensive. Oil edged higher on the report, but stocks still finished the day in positive territory.
Iran talks end without a breakthrough
Iran said contacts over ending the war are continuing, even though the latest round of talks ended with no breakthrough. Investors are watching for any sign of progress or escalation.
Dollar drifts on Mideast and midterm risks
The US dollar moved without a clear direction as traders weighed the conflict and the upcoming midterm elections. The Australian dollar dipped after the expected RBA rate hike.
Technical warning on the S&P 500
MarketWatch ran a piece noting the S&P 500 is looking over the edge of a technical cliff. It is a reminder that even on a strong day, some analysts see risk if key chart levels break.
Crypto
Bitcoin rose 1.32% to close near $77,688. It traded between roughly $76,306 and $77,947 during the day. The gain came alongside the stock market's advance, suggesting investors were still willing to take on risk despite the geopolitical headlines.
Into the night
Overnight and early in the day, headlines centered on the Middle East. Reuters reported that Iran said contacts over ending the war continue after talks finished with no breakthrough. The dollar drifted on Mideast and midterm election risks, and the Australian dollar dipped after an expected rate hike from the Reserve Bank of Australia.
What is coming next
S&P 500 high
7,623.75
Today's peak is the first level buyers will try to clear.
S&P 500 low
7,546.00
Today's floor is the level to watch if selling returns.
Nasdaq 100 high
28,449.50
The close of 28,416 sat just under today's top.
Nasdaq 100 low
28,038.25
A drop back toward this level would erase much of today's gain.
The next moves will likely depend on Iran headlines, oil prices, and how the dollar reacts to midterm election risks. This recap is for education only and is not financial advice.
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