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The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) was down 132.54 (-0.25%) points today, closing at 52,342.56, while Dow Futures (YM=F) also declined, falling 194.00 (-0.37%) to 52,502.00. The primary narrative driving the market on Thursday, October 29th, 2026, was a combination of cautious inflation sentiment following the latest Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index release and a mixed bag of heavyweight corporate earnings. Investors appeared to be locking in profits as the headline inflation figures remained slightly above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, sparking concerns that interest rate cuts might be delayed further into 2027.
Leading the gainers today was 3M (MMM), which surged 3.70% to $148.62 following a stronger-than-expected quarterly report highlighting successful restructuring efforts. Tech giant Nvidia (NVDA) also performed well, rising 1.77% to $225.01 amid continued demand for AI infrastructure. Other notable performers included Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), up 1.61% to $227.63, and Cisco Systems (CSCO), which gained 1.33% to finish at $100.48. These defensive and tech-oriented gains helped mitigate deeper losses across the broader index.
Conversely, the market was dragged down by significant losses in the industrial and consumer sectors. IBM (IBM) was the biggest laggard, dropping 2.42% to $213.40 after missing revenue targets in its consulting division. Home Depot (HD) fell 2.14% to $303.85 as high mortgage rates continued to dampen home improvement spending. Additionally, Salesforce (CRM) slipped 1.64% to $168.45, and Sherwin-Williams (SHW) declined 1.36% to $307.61, reflecting broader volatility as the market navigates a complex macroeconomic environment.
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