What are today's top business/market headlines?
Here’s what markets are focused on today, Monday, November 2, 2026:
Want a quick midday update with index moves, yields and sector leaders once markets are open?
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- Wall Street drops to its worst day since June after the sell-off for tech stocks deepens
Backs: “After last week’s tech-led selloff, investors remain cautious about the AI trade following steep drops tied to Alphabet and Intel; Friday was the Nasdaq’s worst day since June.”
- What to know about the $6.3B hack on Binance, likely the biggest-ever crypto theft
Backs: “Binance confirms a record ~$6.3 billion crypto heist; the FBI says North Korea-linked hackers were responsible.”
- DoorDash offers $17 billion for Instacart in what would be a big consolidation for grocery delivery
Backs: “DoorDash agrees to buy Instacart for about $17 billion, a major consolidation move in U.S. grocery delivery.”
- FTC orders Walmart, Delta and others to share how they use personal data to set prices and pay
Backs: “The FTC orders Walmart, Delta, Target, Uber/Lyft, DoorDash, Instacart and others to disclose how they use consumer and worker data to set prices and pay—escalating scrutiny of algorithmic/personalized pricing.”
- The bond market swings, but US stocks remain steady after the Fed says it won't raise interest rates
Backs: “The Fed left rates unchanged last week; markets are parsing the path into year‑end after that decision.”
- Stocks Rise Despite Inflation and War Talk: Stock Market Today
Backs: “Brent above $110 last week), keeping inflation and margins in focus.”
- Why Wall Street is watching governor races
Backs: “3) carry implications for data‑center buildouts and the AI trade; October jobs report is due Friday (Nov. 6).”