India, Oct. 21 -- The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded slightly lower on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, as investors assessed mixed corporate earnings, gains in artificial intelligence (AI)-related stocks and fresh company forecasts. While the Dow edged down around 0.1% during the session, the Nasdaq Composite advanced as SpaceX and Super Micro Computer shares rallied. The S&P 500 remained close to unchanged, reflecting a mixed trading environment on Wall Street. Investors are also watching upcoming earnings from Tesla and Meta Platforms for further clues about corporate performance and the outlook for US stocks.

Where Is the Index Trading?

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down around 0.1% in Wednesday's trading, according to marke...