Stocks Mixed as Earnings Start, Consumer Sentiment Sinks

The stock market held steady Friday with mixed results, as consumer sentiment sunk and earnings season began. The Nasdaq fell hardest, down 1.2%.

Consumer sentiment plunged in October to lowest since May, well below estimates, rattling markets.

Major banks kicked off earnings season. JPMorgan and Wells Fargo beat forecasts, Citigroup met them.

Travel stocks hit hard as Israel-Hamas conflict intensified. Norwegian Cruise, Carnival, Royal Caribbean all fell.

Language app Duolingo plunged 8.6% on profit taking after hitting 52-week highs earlier in the week.