US stock markets beaten up, close on the lows. More earnings to come

Some of the biggest companies were beaten up on Halloween, with Microsoft and Nvidia falling 5.8% and 4.3%, respectively.

Closing changes:

• S&P 500 -108 points or -1.9%
• Nasdaq Comp -2.8%
• Russell 2000 -1.2%
• DJIA -0.8%
• Toronto TSX Comp -1.3%

Earnings from Amazon, Apple and Intel are coming up after the bell.

This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.