Closing Brief
May 28 · 4:30 PM EDT
Markets edged higher with strength in healthcare, technology, and consumer discretionary sectors, supported by a sharp drop in volatility. Earnings beats from DLTR and HRL added to the positive tone, while the megacap portfolio maintains its lead over the broader market this month.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,563.63 | +0.58% |
| Dow Jones | 50,668.97 | +0.05% |
| Nasdaq | 26,917.47 | +0.91% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,936.57 | +0.57% |
| VIX | 15.76 | -3.25% |
Sentiment:Greed (60)+2 from last week
Sector Performance
Leaders
Healthcare+1.40%
Technology+1.32%
Cons. Disc.+0.42%
Laggards
Utilities-1.15%
Real Estate-0.49%
Industrials-0.29%
Cross-Asset Moves
10Y Yield
4.45%
-0.03
Gold
$4,528.50
+1.82%
Oil (WTI)
$89.00
+0.36%
Bitcoin
$73,544.04
-1.08%
USD Index
99.02
-0.19%
HYG
$80.23
+0.12%
Earnings Reported Today
Signal Performance
Megacap Portfolio (2026-05 month-to-date)View signals ›
+9.9% portfolio+5.0% SPY
Today's Events
Economic Calendar ›
| Event | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permits (Apr) | 1.442M | 1.363M |
| Building Permits (Apr) | 1.442M | 1.363M |
| Continuing Jobless Claims | 1,780K | 1,771K |
| Core Durable Goods Orders (MoM) (Apr) | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Core PCE Price Index (MoM) (Apr) | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Attention turns to tomorrow's economic data on jobless claims and durable goods orders, which may influence market direction ahead of the holiday weekend.
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