US close Oct 21, 2026: NQ futures settle +332 pts (+1.1%) as SpaceX and Super Micro results lift AI stocks
The short answer
NQ futures settled +332 pts (+1.1%), ~$664 per MNQ, as SpaceX and Super Micro results lifted AI stocks.
Key figures (as reported)
- ES futures: +0.6%
- $QQQ: +1.1% to $725.20
- $BTC: ~$84.5K (~+2% 24h)
- SpaceX +7.8%, Super Micro +9.5%
- Netflix -5.3% on weak Q4 outlook
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