Dow Jones closes flat as Boeing sinks 10.7 percent

Published on 10/27/2026 at 22:46 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Dow Jones ends at 52,377 points after AI optimism offsets Boeing losses before the Fed decision at 2:00 p.m. ET Wednesday.

Boeing loss offsets AI support

The Dow Jones finished at 52,377 points on October 27 after a 16-point, 0.03 percent rise.
Boeing dropped 10.7 percent after a larger-than-expected quarterly loss and delayed 737 production target.
Caterpillar led Dow gainers with a 3.1 percent rise at the close.
The Fed decision is due October 28 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

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The Dow Jones closed at 52,377 points on October 27, 2026, up 16 points or 0.03 percent. AI optimism and easing oil prices supported risk appetite before the Federal Reserve's policy decision, while Boeing's results limited the advance, Reuters reports.

Boeing was the Dow Jones' biggest decliner, falling 10.7 percent after reporting a larger-than-expected quarterly loss and delaying its 737 production target, Investing.com reports.

Why did Boeing weigh on the Dow Jones?

Boeing's adjusted loss was 34 cents per share, compared with an expected loss of 21 cents. Revenue reached USD 24.19 billion, above the USD 23.84 billion forecast, but management said the planned 737 production rate would not arrive until the second half of 2027, according to Investopedia.

Technology stocks led the broader advance as investors maintained confidence in artificial-intelligence demand. Easing oil prices also supported risk appetite ahead of the Fed meeting, while six of the 11 major sectors advanced in mid-session trading, Reuters reports.

Winners and losers in the Dow Jones

Closing movers at 4:00 p.m. ET came from Investing.com and its closing market data:

Caterpillar up 3.1 percent
Goldman Sachs up 2.1 percent
Verizon Communications up 1.9 percent
Boeing down 10.7 percent: quarterly loss and delayed production target
Sherwin-Williams down 2.7 percent
Salesforce down 2.7 percent

Basic materials, technology and telecommunications led the sector gains, according to the closing market data.

Dow Jones remains below its August record

The index has risen 2.9 percent in October and 9.0 percent since the start of 2026. It remains 3.6 percent below its record close of 54,349 points set on August 5, 2026, Morningstar reports.

What comes next for the Dow Jones

October 28, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET: Federal Reserve interest-rate decision, with no change expected, TokenPost reports.
October 28, 2026, 2:30 p.m. ET: Federal Reserve press conference.
October 28, 2026, 4:30 p.m. ET: Alphabet's third-quarter earnings call.
October 28, 2026, 5:30 p.m. ET: Microsoft's fiscal first-quarter earnings call.

Dow Jones price data for October 27, 2026

The Dow Jones closed at 52,377 points on October 27, 2026, at 4:20 p.m. ET, according to Yahoo Finance. It rose 16 points or 0.03 percent from the previous close of 52,362 points.

Dow Jones by the numbers on October 27, 2026

Index: Dow Jones
Home exchange: NYSE, United States
Close on October 27, 2026: 52,377 points
Change versus previous close of October 26, 2026: up 16 points (up 0.03 percent)
Previous close: 52,362 points
Top gainer: Caterpillar up 3.1 percent
Top loser: Boeing down 10.7 percent
Distance to record high: 3.6 percent (54,349 points on August 5, 2026)
Next scheduled event: October 28, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET: Federal Reserve interest-rate decision