U.S. stocks opened mixed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with the Dow trading lower as Apple shares declined following an earnings report that fell short of expectations, according to WSJ. The Nasdaq moved higher as chip stocks recovered, CNBC reported, while the Dow was weighed down by Apple's slide.
Other big technology names posted gains that helped limit the broader market's losses, AP News reported. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq were only slightly higher ahead of midterm election results and AMD's earnings, according to The Detroit News and Yahoo Finance.
The session reflects a split market: weakness in Apple offset by strength elsewhere in tech. Investors were also looking ahead to the midterm elections and AMD's results, both cited by outlets as factors shaping the day's trading.
What to watch next: Apple's stock reaction through the session, AMD's earnings release, and how markets respond once midterm election results come in.