US stocks are staging a broad-based recovery on Monday as investors shake off last week’s AI-fueled selloff and look ahead to Apple’s highly anticipated earnings report after the close. As of midday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 1.01%, the S&P 500 has gained 0.6%, and the Nasdaq Composite is climbing 0.6% as markets attempt a comeback following last week’s tech rout.

Markets tumbled Friday as tech stocks slid amid disappointing earnings reports from Amazon and Alphabet and concerns about massive AI spending. The Nasdaq posted its worst single-day percentage drop in nearly five months on Friday, tumbling 2.9% to close at 25,437, while the S&P 500 declined 1.8% to 7,580.07 and the Dow slid 1.09% to 51,770.31. Falling oil prices are helping stocks start the month on a positive note, offering some respite after the bruising selloff in the AI trade.

All eyes are now on Apple, which reports fourth-quarter earnings after the bell. “Apple’s results will be particularly interesting because of its relatively limited exposure to large-scale AI infrastructure spending compared with its peers,” with analysts noting that “strong results could help stabilize the Nasdaq, but disappointing guidance could quickly undermine this morning’s tentative recovery.” Options markets are pricing in a ±4.4% move for AAPL on earnings, while Palantir and ON Semiconductor are also set to report after the close today, with implied moves of ±12.0% and ±11.8%, respectively.

For October, the Nasdaq recorded its worst month since March 2025, ending 5.3% lower, while the S&P 500 finished the month down 0.9% — contrasting with a gain of 1.7% for the Dow, which benefited from its relatively lower tech weighting.

Top Movers: Under $10 

Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation (GTEC) is trading up +1.33% today to $0.63. The move comes as investors continue to digest the company's September 24 announcement of plans to expand its product portfolio into the robotics market, targeting precision components for robot manufacturers and mobile platforms for inspection and patrol robots — a move Greenland described as a natural extension of its engineering and manufacturing capabilities. With Q3 2026 earnings expected around November 13, additional buying interest ahead of the report is also supporting the stock.

Palisade Bio, Inc. (PALI) surged +6.72% today to $1.43, continuing its momentum as investors focus on the company's advancing Phase 2 development program for lead candidate PALI-2108 in both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. The FDA recently cleared the company's IND for the ASCENTRA-CD trial, expanding its Phase 2 footprint across IBD indications — a development that drew a Buy initiation from Oppenheimer with an $8 price target. Q3 2026 earnings are expected on November 11 after the close, adding near-term catalyst interest to the rally.

In current trading, SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated (SBC) is up +1.87% to $5.46 as investors position ahead of the company's Q3 2026 earnings report, due November 12 before the market open. The Japanese aesthetic clinic operator has shown strong profitability momentum, with Q2 2026 EPS coming in at $0.12 versus the $0.10 consensus estimate. Analysts forecast Q3 EPS of $0.13, representing continued year-over-year earnings growth, and the stock has historically posted an average post-earnings drift of +26.4% following its recent reports.

Webull Corporation (BULL) advanced +2.20% in today's session to $6.03, with investors warming to the digital investment platform ahead of its Q3 2026 earnings report expected around November 18–19. The company has delivered impressive fundamental momentum, with Q1 2026 revenue up 36% year-over-year to $159.93 million, customer assets growing 90% to $24 billion, and overall revenue up roughly 52% annually. Scotiabank initiated coverage at Sector Outperform in September, and growth in prediction markets and crypto trading continues to support the bullish case for BULL stock.

In the current trading session, Precigen, Inc. (PGEN) is gaining +2.55% to $6.83 as the company prepares to release its Q3 2026 financial results on November 4 after the close. Enthusiasm is running high ahead of the report given Precigen's exceptional track record — the company beat consensus EPS estimates in 6 of its last 7 quarters with an average positive surprise of +71.9%. Most recently in Q2, PGEN delivered EPS of $0.05 versus a -$0.02 estimate and revenue of $55 million versus the $27.9 million forecast, a staggering +97% revenue beat. Analysts expect Q3 revenue of $72.3 million, compared to just $2.9 million in the year-ago quarter.

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Ex-Dividend Stocks

Amalgamated Financial Corp (AMAL) is about to trade ex-dividend tomorrow, meaning that investors who buy the stock after tomorrow will not be eligible for the next dividend payment. The company's next dividend payment will be $0.17 per share. It has set November 03 as the record date for the same and will pay the actual dividend on November 19. Last year, the company distributed a total of $0.65 to its shareholders. Based on last year's worth of payments, AMAL has a trailing yield of 1.30% on the current stock price of $50.06.

Another stock that is shelling out dividends tomorrow is Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp (CCEC), having a market capitalization of $1.31B. It will pay a dividend of $0.15 per share, the payment date of which is November 12. Currently, the stock is trading at a trailing dividend yield of 2.76%.

Shares of 1st Source Corp (SRCE) will be the talk of the stock market on Tuesday as the stock will turn ex-dividend. The company's next dividend payment will be $0.45 per share, and in the last 12 months, it paid a total of $1.68 per share. Last year's total dividend payments show that SRCE has a trailing yield of 1.92% on the current share price of $87.42.

Civista Bancshares Inc (CIVB) is also set to go ex-dividend tomorrow. The next dividend payment from CIVB will amount to $0.18 per share. November 03 has been designated as the record date for this dividend, with the actual payout scheduled for November 17. In the previous year, CIVB distributed a total of $0.71 to its valued shareholders. Considering the cumulative dividend payments from last year, the trailing yield for CIVB stands at 2.52% based on the current stock price of $28.23.

Indivior Pharmaceuticals Inc (INDV) will be paying out a dividend of $8.13 per share to shareholders holding their shares as of the close of the business hours on the record date of October 30. Over the past 12 months, INDV has paid out a total of $N/A per share in dividends. Based on the total dividends paid out last year, INDV boasts an impressive trailing yield of N/A on the current share price of $35.37.

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Crypto Market Highlights

• The Bank of Korea has reportedly questioned banks and brokerages about crypto-related risks, including exchange hacks, market crashes, and financial institution losses.

• Binance recorded $5.8 billion in net outflows within 24 hours following its reported $6.3 billion hack.

• Binance reopened its Bitcoin network as the first phase of restoring withdrawals after the major hack.

• Tether reported $1.5 billion in Q3 operating profit, with excess reserves nearly doubling to $7.95 billion.

• Zcash Community Grants proposed redirecting $46 million in treasury tokens to future block rewards, sparking criticism over transparency and accountability.

Most Shorted Stocks

Wolfspeed (WOLF) was one of the most shorted stocks as of latest short interest figures, with 52.04% short interest. The days-to-cover ratio, a measure of how long it would take to cover all short positions based on average trading volume, is 4.3. This represents a change of 526,169 shares, a 1.96% increase in short interest. The total value of the shares held short is estimated to be around $710.69 million. The average daily volume stands at 3.89M shares, and the market capitalization of the company is $1.16B.

The Ondas with the symbol ONDS currently has a short interest of 44.34%. The short interest has changed by 25,341,919 shares. The days to cover ratio stands at 4.6. The estimated value of the shares held short is approximately $1.61 billion. On an average day, 61.72M shares are traded, with the company's market capitalization totaling $3.68B.

For the stock SoundHound AI (SOUN), the current short interest is at 44.34%. This represents a significant short interest change of 11,865,325 shares, corresponding to a short interest percentage increase of 7.47%. The days needed to cover the short positions amount to 10.1. The approximate worth of the shares held short is $835.21 million.

With the symbol EOSE, the stock currently has a short interest of 38.92%. The short interest change is 4,422,905 shares, compared with a short interest percentage change of 3.28%. It would take approximately 4.7 days to cover all the short positions. The short interest value is estimated to be around $300.82 million. The company boasts an average daily volume of 27.36M shares, contributing to a market capitalization of $688.28M.

The stock SHOE has a current short interest of 54.76%. The short interest percentage has experienced an increase of 4.78% while there was a change of 450,842 shares in short interest. The ratio indicating the time required to cover short positions is 10.4. The calculated worth of the shorted shares amounts to around $136.81 million. Trading activity averages 959.63K shares per day, while the company's market capitalization stands at $398.51M.

AI Stocks to Watch

According to our ST Score evaluation, Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) emerges as a high-quality stock in the AI industry, attaining an impressive score of 80. The stock demonstrates strong profitability, financial strength, and Piotroski Score, alongside excellent growth. Additionally, its forecast is bullish, sentiment is positive, and valuation is fair.

Our ST Score classifies UiPath Inc. (PATH) as a high-quality AI stock, presenting a score of 67. The stock has strong fundamentals in terms of profitability, financial strength, and Piotroski Score, while its growth outlook is excellent. Furthermore, sentiment remains positive. However, the stock is overvalued, and its forecast indicates a bearish outlook.

Another stock in the category, Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR), has an ST Score of 74, indicating strong potential for higher returns. The stock demonstrates strong profitability, financial strength, and Piotroski Score, along with excellent growth. Its forecast is bullish, and stock sentiment is positive. However, its valuation remains overvalued.

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) currently has an ST Score of 56, suggesting a relatively moderate outlook among AI stocks. The company's strengths lie in its profitability, financial strength, and excellent growth, while its forecast remains bullish. However, the stock is overvalued, its sentiment is neutral, and its Piotroski Score is average.

Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET) has an ST Score of 68, indicating promising potential in the AI industry. The stock exhibits strong profitability and financial strength, supported by excellent growth. Its forecast is bullish, and stock sentiment remains positive. However, the company has an average Piotroski Score, while its valuation indicates that the stock is overvalued.

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