Pre-opening Comments for Wednesday October 21^st

U.S. equity index futures were higher this morning. S&P 500 futures were up 24 points at 8:30 AM EDT.

SpaceX (SPCX) added $12.21 to $160.00 after reporting higher than consensus third quarter results.

Netflix (NFLX) dropped $3.95 to $64.74 after lowering guidance below consensus.

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) advanced $3.90 to $36.50 after raising its fiscal first quarter revenue estimate

Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) dropped $31.00 to $407.00 after lower fourth quarter guidance.

EquityClock’s Market Outlook for October 21^st

Traders leaning into defensive sectors as credit spreads balloon and as strength in high-beta segment fades. See:

https://equityclock.com/2026/10/20/stock-market-outlook-for-october-21-2026/

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