# Ten stocks to watch as markets open Wednesday

> SpaceX soars on earnings while Netflix tumbles and chip stocks gain ground.
- Title: Ten stocks to watch as markets open Wednesday · CNBC
- Summary: SpaceX soars on earnings while Netflix tumbles and chip stocks gain ground. Stock futures rose Wednesday led by SpaceX's eight percent post-earnings gain and…
- Keywords: stock market, spacex, netflix, capital one, super micro computer, abbott laboratories, danaher, united airlines, micron, ebay, business, finance
- Source: CNBC — https://cnbc.com/investingclub/2026/10/21/our-top-10-things-to-watch-in-the-stock-market-wednesday.html
- Author: Jeff Marks
- Published: 2026-10-21T13:08:24+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: stock market, spacex, netflix, capital one, super micro computer, abbott laboratories, danaher, united airlines, micron, ebay, business, finance
## Futures rise on SpaceX and chips
Stock futures are higher across the board Wednesday morning. The Nasdaq is getting the biggest boost from SpaceX's eight percent post-earnings pop and gains in chip stocks. Oil prices and bond yields are mostly steady.
## SpaceX reports strong quarter
SpaceX turned in a much better-than-expected quarter with positive adjusted EBITDA across all three segments: Space, Connectivity, and Super Intelligence.
## Netflix shares tumble on weak outlook
Netflix shares are tumbling six percent after reporting disappointing results. Fourth-quarter revenue outlook was below expectations due to a delay in rolling out advertising product features. Needham downgraded the stock to hold from buy.
## Capital One rises on strong results
Capital One reported strong quarterly results driven by better-than-expected net interest income and credit metrics.Shares are up nearly four percent.

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## Super Micro Computer soars on beat
Super Micro Computer preannounced a huge beat for the September quarter, expecting net sales of eighteen point five billion to nineteen point five billion dollars, well above estimates of fifteen billion dollars.
## Abbott cuts guidance, plans spinoff
Abbott Laboratories shares are off four percent after lowering its full-year comparable sales growth outlook to six percent, down from six point five to seven point five percent.
## United Airlines hit by fuel costs
United Airlines shares are flat after the carrier missed on quarterly earnings and revenue and cut its outlook.High jet fuel prices are impacting profitability.
## Micron rallies on Taiwan labor deal
Micron announced an agreement with a union representing workers at its Taichung operations in Taiwan.The memory giant still needs to reach a separate deal with a union in nearby Taoyuan.
## Key takeaway

Stock futures rose Wednesday led by SpaceX's eight percent post-earnings gain and chip stocks, while Netflix fell six percent on disappointing results and lowered guidance.