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Timeline

1. Oct 28, 2026Markets

   Dow rises 0.3% and Nasdaq gains 0.8% on Monday after Friday's declines

   The Nasdaq Composite closed at 26,169.38, still 5.2% below its October 6 close, while the VIX fell to 18.39 and the 10-year yield held at 5.00%.

2. Nov 2, 2026Markets

   Nasdaq's October loss was nearly six times the S&P 500's as Big Tech cash flow went negative

   The Nasdaq Composite lost 5.3% in October and 2.9% on Friday alone, while the S&P 500 lost 0.9% for the month; Alphabet, Amazon and Meta each reported negative free cash flow.