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US stocks rise as tech rebounds; S&P 500 ends near record high
US equities closed higher on October 9, 2026, with the Dow up about 423 points, or 0.8%, as tech recovered from Thursday's selloff. Brent crude stayed elevated at $104.72 a barrel.
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Tech rebound lifts Wall Street while Brent holds above $100
US stocks finished higher on Friday, October 9, 2026, as technology shares bounced back from a sharp drop the previous day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained about 423 points, or 0.8%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite each rose 0.6%, leaving the S&P 500 near Tuesday's record. Nine of 11 S&P sectors advanced, though Nvidia slipped roughly 0.5%. Trump's pledge not to attack Iran before the November midterms and a deal on extra Russian diesel supplies helped sentiment, but attacks on vessels near the Strait of Hormuz kept Brent at $104.72.
Why it mattersElevated oil alongside near-record equities leaves investors weighing inflation risk against a tech recovery and easing geopolitical headlines.
Palantir jumps on upgrades and Armada sovereign AI tie-up
Palantir shares rose 5.2% to $209.05 on October 9, 2026, following early-October upgrades from Goldman Sachs and other firms that pointed to demand for sovereign AI and verticalized platforms. The company also announced a partnership with Armada to deliver sovereign AI on modular data centers built in the US and allied countries. GuruFocus rates the stock 13.0% overvalued against a GF Value of $185.07, with a trailing P/E of 178.1x. Director Eric Woersching filed notice of a proposed sale of 1,000 shares valued at $198,780.
Why it mattersThe rally has pushed Palantir above independent fair-value estimates, so continued contract conversion matters more for holders at a premium valuation.
Silicon Valley welcomes White House voluntary AI safety pact
At Tech Week in San Francisco, venture investors and AI founders voiced enthusiasm for the administration's hands-off stance on AI rules. Late last month President Trump hosted tech leaders to sign a voluntary 308-word safety agreement, which asks advanced labs to follow safety protocols and build internal monitoring teams. Details on enforcement have yet to be provided. At an Andreessen Horowitz-organized event, PitchBook's Kyle Stanford pointed to $1 trillion in US defense spending, with $13.5 billion earmarked for autonomous systems and AI. Three OpenAI researchers said they were fired.
Why it mattersLight-touch regulation and rising defense budgets favor AI and defense-tech builders, while safety-governance questions remain unresolved.
Nvidia-backed Firmus Grid scraps IPO after valuation gap
Firmus Grid, an Australian data-center company backed by Nvidia, abandoned its planned initial public offering. It had sought an equity valuation of about $30.6 billion, nearly three times the $10.5 billion set in an August fundraising round. Firmus said market volatility meant the available terms did not reflect its growth outlook, and it will pursue private funding instead. The report frames the episode as scrutiny of how AI infrastructure is financed rather than evidence that demand for the technology is collapsing.
Why it mattersPublic-market appetite for richly valued AI infrastructure projects looks selective, which can affect funding for data-center builders.
Mastercard and UnitedHealth outpace index ahead of earnings
Mastercard closed at $589.14 on October 9, 2026, up 2.5%, beating the S&P 500's 0.6% gain. It reports earnings on October 29, with consensus EPS of $5.13 and revenue of $9.62 billion. UnitedHealth closed at $378.81, up 2.12%, and reports on October 13, with EPS projected at $4.12 and revenue of $111.38 billion. Mastercard trades at a forward P/E of 28.88 versus 14.68 for its industry, while UnitedHealth sits at 18.69 against an industry average of 20.83.
Why it mattersBoth names enter earnings with contrasting valuations: Mastercard at a premium to its industry, UnitedHealth at a discount.
Coinbase gains 4.3% but remains far below its 52-week high
Coinbase shares rose 4.3% to $179.39 on October 9, 2026, within a 52-week range of $139.11 to $402.16. The stock is down 20.7% year to date and down 53.6% over the past year. GuruFocus puts its GF Value at $185.96, implying the shares are 3.5% undervalued, but cautions that the metric is less reliable for an unprofitable company. Forward P/E stands at 63.6x against a five-year median of 34.4x, and the GF Score is 79 out of 100.
Why it mattersA one-day bounce leaves Coinbase well off its highs, and a stretched forward multiple shows how much profit growth the market expects.
Data behind the stories
SPY closed at $778.57 on October 9, up 0.60% on the day, while QQQ rose 0.49% and DIA gained 0.87%. IWM also rose 0.49% but is down 3.04% over about a month. PLTR gained 5.17% on the day and 26.04% over roughly a month.
What to watch
- UnitedHealth Group is scheduled to report earnings on October 13, 2026, with consensus EPS of $4.12. Yahoo Finance
- Mastercard is due to announce earnings on October 29, 2026, with projected EPS of $5.13 and revenue of $9.62 billion. finance.yahoo.com
- JPMorganChase's Charles Bristow presents at the BancAnalysts Association of Boston Conference on November 5, 2026, at 8:50 a.m. Eastern. Stock Titan
Key takeaways
- US stocks rose on October 9, 2026, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq each up 0.6% and the Dow up 0.8%.
- Brent crude settled at $104.72 as threats to Gulf shipping kept a risk premium in oil prices.
- Palantir's 5.2% gain to $209.05 followed upgrades and a sovereign AI partnership, though GuruFocus flags it as overvalued.
FAQ
How did US stocks perform on October 9, 2026?
US stocks finished higher as tech recovered from Thursday's selloff. The Dow gained about 423 points, or 0.8%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq each rose 0.6%, leaving the S&P 500 near Tuesday's record high.
Why did Palantir stock rise on October 9, 2026?
Palantir rose 5.2% to $209.05 after Goldman Sachs and other firms upgraded it on sovereign AI demand, and after it announced a partnership with Armada for sovereign AI on modular data centers.
Why did Firmus Grid cancel its IPO?
Firmus said market volatility meant the available IPO terms did not reflect its business and growth outlook. It had sought about a $30.6 billion valuation and will now pursue private funding.
The wire
Every item considered for this digest, newest first — published within 48h of 2026-10-10 23:59 UTC.
- In Silicon Valley, AI founders cheer Trump’s calls for the industry to police itself on safety abcnews.com · 2026-10-10 09:00
- Why MasterCard (MA) Outpaced the Stock Market Today finance.yahoo.com · 2026-10-10 05:00 · +1 outlets
- Palantir Technologies (PLTR) Is Up 10.8% After Wall Street Upgrades and New Sovereign AI Partnership Yahoo Finance · 2026-10-10 04:15
- Tesla, Inc. $TSLA Stock Holdings Boosted by Systrade AG MarketBeat · 2026-10-09 23:44
- Stock Market Today: Stocks Rise as Tech Recovers, Oil Stays Above $100 – Eurasia Business News eurasiabusinessnews.com · 2026-10-09 23:08
- Coinbase Global Inc (COIN) Shares Surge 4.3% -- What GF Score of 79 Tells Investors GuruFocus · 2026-10-09 21:48
- Palantir Technologies Inc (PLTR) Stock Up 5.2% but GF Value Says Overvalued -- GF Score: 82/100 GuruFocus · 2026-10-09 21:18
- A Look at Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) After 3.3% Gain -- GF Value $250 GuruFocus · 2026-10-09 21:18
- JPMorgan’s investment chief will present Nov. 5; a live audio webcast will be available. Stock Titan · 2026-10-09 20:50
- UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know Yahoo Finance · 2026-10-09 20:45
- Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) director proposes selling 1,000 shares on October 9, 2026. Stock Titan · 2026-10-09 20:43
- Coinbase Global Inc: Aware That Some Users Ma Moomoo · 2026-10-09 20:18
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Sources & citations
- Stock Market Today: Stocks Rise as Tech Recovers, Oil Stays Above $100 – Eurasia Business News eurasiabusinessnews.com · 2026-10-09
- Why MasterCard (MA) Outpaced the Stock Market Today finance.yahoo.com · 2026-10-10
- UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know Yahoo Finance · 2026-10-09
- Palantir Technologies (PLTR) Is Up 10.8% After Wall Street Upgrades and New Sovereign AI Partnership Yahoo Finance · 2026-10-10
- Palantir Technologies Inc (PLTR) Stock Up 5.2% but GF Value Says Overvalued -- GF Score: 82/100 GuruFocus · 2026-10-09
- Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) director proposes selling 1,000 shares on October 9, 2026. Stock Titan · 2026-10-09
- In Silicon Valley, AI founders cheer Trump’s calls for the industry to police itself on safety abcnews.com · 2026-10-10
- Coinbase Global Inc (COIN) Shares Surge 4.3% -- What GF Score of 79 Tells Investors GuruFocus · 2026-10-09
- Coinbase Global Inc: Aware That Some Users Ma Moomoo · 2026-10-09