S&P 5007,676.77▲0.7% Nasdaq26,169.38▲0.8% Dow52,361.58▲0.3% Russell 2K2,786.42▲0.4% 10-Yr4.99%+0bp VIX18.39−1.06 WTI$101.14▼2.1% Gold$4,030.20▲0.6% EUR/USD1.118▼0.4% BTC$79,513▼0.6% Nikkei63,194▲0.8%
At close · Tue, Oct 27, 2026
Daily Market Updates.

US Markets

Home›US Markets›Equities›Rise in sales of radios and tinned foods, say retailer…

Rise in sales of radios and tinned foods, say retailers, after call to stock up

Reported · Written up by our desk · Equities

Figures obtained by BBC Newsnight show large spikes in sales of torches, radios and power banks.

← Newer storyHong Kong Insurance Authority reports 36% rise in gross premiums in H…

More like this

US MarketsGM will switch to Nasdaq from the NYSE on Nov. 17
US MarketsAres Private-Credit Fund to Buy Competitor From Apollo
US MarketsCoca-Cola is about to report earnings. Here's what to expect
US MarketsUPS beats quarterly expectations, raises full-year guidance again
US MarketsHSBC profits surge 32%, sparking fresh calls for bank taxes in the budget – business live

Sources

BBC BusinessRise in sales of radios and tinned foods, say retailers, after call to stock up

Get the close, explained.

One email every trading day: what moved, why it moved, and what's on deck tomorrow. Read in 3 minutes.

Free. Unsubscribe anytime.