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Record Highs Beckon for Big Caps as Small Caps Lag and Deal Flow Builds

Newswire.ca - Fri Oct 9, 12:30PM CDT

Stock Preachers News Commentary 

NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2026 /CNW/ -- Large caps closed out the week near record territory, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both finishing higher even after a rocky start to the week. Small caps told a different story, with the Russell 2000 slipping on the week as volatility measures eased. Deal and contract news kept the tape busy, from convenience store consolidation to defense procurement, enterprise software acquisitions and rail freight records. Active Companies from around the markets with current developments this week include: Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX: ATD), RTX (NYSE: RTX), SAP SE (NYSE: SAP), Canadian National Railway Company (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI), and Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY).

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