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Nasdaq 100 drops 10 percent from October peak

The Nasdaq 100 index has fallen 10 percent from its high set in October, a decline that places the benchmark in correction territory.

Oct 30, 2026, 2:54 PM ETQQQ-3.5%

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Nasdaq 100 index ends October down 6.7 percent

The Nasdaq 100 index closed the month of October with a 6.66 percent decline.

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S&P 500 sees 2.8 billion dollar call imbalance

Market data shows a 2.8 billion dollar call imbalance in the S&P 500. The Nasdaq 100 recorded a 2.4 billion dollar imbalance, while the Dow 30 showed 20.4 million dollars.

3:51 PM ETSPY-1.8%QQQ-3.5%

HotSector Rotation

Investors rotate into staples and healthcare as tech falls

Defensive sectors led gains Friday, with the Nasdaq-100 dropping 2.7 percent. Regeneron jumped 12 percent after reporting strong third-quarter results.

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Nasdaq 100 drops 2.8 percent at the open

The Nasdaq 100 index fell 2.8 percent while the S&P 500 declined 1.2 percent during early trading on October 30, 2026.

9:33 AM ETQQQ-3.5%SPY-1.8%

Leveraged ETFs

Nomura reports levered ETF selling hits record high

Nomura states that sales of leveraged exchange-traded funds have reached their highest level on record.

4:22 PM ET

HotIntel

Intel shares drop 29 percent in worst day since 1980s

Intel stock fell 29 percent, marking its steepest single-day decline in at least four decades.

4:11 PM ETINTC-28.6%

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