Critical PHP Security Vulnerabilities Trigger Global Alarm - China's Stock Market Slides into Bear Market - Meta Defies Billions for Legal Settlement - Tesla Exceeds Analyst Expectations

On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, US stock markets made gains, with technology stocks being particularly sought after. The Dow Jones rose 0.7% to 52,856 points, the S&P 500 gained 0.6% to 7,757 points, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.1% to 26,703 points. Convincing corporate earnings boosted confidence in the AI sector, offsetting the weakness of individual companies with disappointing growth prospects. Among the most notable winners was the aerospace and AI company SpaceX , whose stock jumped nearly 8%. The company reported its first...