Stock Market Today, Oct. 8: Tech Stocks Slide as Treasury Yields and Oil Prices Surge
On Oct. 8, 2026, growth sectors retreated as rising rates and crude above $102 per barrel weighed on equity valuations and risk appetite.
On October 8, the stock market experienced a mixed performance, with tech stocks leading the decline as Treasury yields and oil prices surged. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) fell 0.46% to 7,766, while the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) dropped 1.25% to 27,193, both affected by the tech sector's slide. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) managed a slight gain of 0.10% to 51,232.
Gold prices rose 0.44% to $4,158.90, and the 10-Year Treasury yield increased by 0.01% to 5.28%. Energy stocks led the market gains, while Utilities underperformed relative to Financial Services. Chipotle Mexican Grill shares saw a 4.4% surge following takeover rumors, while Starbucks shares declined more than 3% on the news. Nike shares dropped more than 2% due to a cautious outlook for fiscal 2027, and Best Buy climbed 5% despite concerns about broader consumer demand.
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