Finance Daily
Tuesday, 03 November 2026

Dow Jones Futures: AI Trade Dives As Marvell, Lumentum Plunge; Apple Tumbles On Earnings With Midterm Elections Next

Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, along with other key stock indexes, showed a mixed performance as investors prepared for Tuesday's market opening. On Monday, the Dow added 278 points, indicating a positive trading session. However, the artificial intelligence sector faced significant setbacks, with notable declines in several key stocks.

After market hours on Monday, both Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Palantir Technologies (PLTR) released their quarterly earnings reports. Following this news, Apple's shares experienced a sharp decline of over 3%, reflecting investor reactions to the company's performance and outlook.

The fluctuations in the stock market come at a pivotal time as the midterm elections loom, adding an additional layer of uncertainty for traders and investors. As the market digests the implications of these earnings reports alongside the political climate, many will be watching closely to see how these factors influence future trading sessions.