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Daily editions

Our two daily pieces, with every earlier edition kept here.

Toast & Tickers

Weekday mornings before the open: five main headlines going into the day.

Toast & Tickers · Friday, October 16, 2026 · 8:00 AM ET

Futures mixed as AI worries linger, Tesla jumps, and Warsh offers no hint

Five things to know before the open on Friday, October 16.

Toast & Tickers · Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 8:00 AM ET

AI rout deepens: Nasdaq futures sink, Kospi falls 7.6%, PPI and retail sales at 8:30

Five things to know before the open on Thursday, October 15.

Toast & Tickers · Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · 8:00 AM ET

Bank of America misses after a $1.2 billion fine, CPI at 8:30, futures edge up

Five things to know before the open on Wednesday, October 14.

Toast & Tickers · Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 8:00 AM ET

Bank earnings begin, chips slide, oil slips, UnitedHealth raises outlook

Five things to know before the open on Tuesday, October 13.

Toast & Tickers · Monday, October 12, 2026 · 8:00 AM ET

Futures wait on banks, oil eases, Saudi airport hit

Five things to know before the open on Monday, October 12.

Toast & Tickers · Friday, October 9, 2026 · 8:00 AM ET

Futures rebound, oil slips, telecoms tumble

Five things to know before the open on Friday, October 9.

Dusk Ledger

Weekdays after the close: the day's main market stories.

Dusk Ledger · Friday, October 16, 2026 · 5:00 PM ET

Dow slips, Nasdaq sinks 2.1% as AI stocks fall and oil tops $100; S&P 500 posts its worst week since June

After the close, Friday October 16: what moved, why, and what to watch next.

Dusk Ledger · Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 5:00 PM ET

Dow jumps 1% as healthcare rallies, AI stocks swing and the S&P 500 nears its record

After the close, Thursday October 15: what moved, why, and what to watch next.

Dusk Ledger · Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · 5:00 PM ET

Stocks suffer their worst day since July as hot inflation hits AI shares

After the close, Wednesday October 14: what moved, why, and what to watch next.

Dusk Ledger · Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 5:00 PM ET

Stocks end little changed as bank earnings cancel out and chips slide again

After the close, Tuesday October 13: what moved, why, and what to watch next.

Dusk Ledger · Monday, October 12, 2026 · 5:00 PM ET

Stocks end mixed near a record as oil climbs and chips slide

After the close, Monday October 12: what moved, why, and what to watch next.

Dusk Ledger · Friday, October 9, 2026 · 5:00 PM ET

Stocks end a record week higher; chips sit out the bounce, telecoms sink

After the close, Friday October 9: what moved, why, and what to watch next.

Dusk Ledger · Thursday, October 8, 2026 · 6:00 PM ET

Chips slide as oil and rates stay in charge

After the close, Thursday October 8: what moved, why, and what to watch next.