Midday Brief
Jun 18 · 12:00 PM EDT
The market is advancing with technology, utilities, and consumer discretionary sectors leading, supported by a sharp drop in volatility and a stronger dollar amid hawkish Fed commentary. Earnings from ACN and KR have met expectations, providing steady footing despite lingering fear in sentiment.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,492.53 | +0.98% |
| Dow Jones | 51,666.36 | +0.34% |
| Nasdaq | 26,374.10 | +1.35% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,955.49 | +1.29% |
| VIX | 17.14 | -7.05% |
Sentiment:Fear (36)+4 from last week
Sector Performance
Leaders
Technology+2.69%
Utilities+1.83%
Cons. Disc.+1.31%
Laggards
Energy-1.98%
Healthcare-1.22%
Financials-0.22%
Cross-Asset Moves
10Y Yield
4.44%
-0.05
Gold
$4,245.90
-2.59%
Oil (WTI)
$73.78
-3.92%
Bitcoin
$62,294.88
-5.04%
USD Index
100.67
+0.58%
HYG
$79.99
+0.32%
BMO Earnings Today
Current Headlines
- Gold slips as hawkish Fed signals lift dollar, boost rate hike betsReuters
- California’s counting on an IPO tax windfall. Several factors are complicating the equationCNBC
- Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market ThursdayCNBC
- Here are the odds of SpaceX becoming the world's most valuable companyCNBC
- Godfather of AI blasts Musk's xAI as 'failure,' says labs are risking a 'big bubble explosion'CNBC
Focus will be on Jim Cramer's top market watchlist and any further developments around SpaceX's valuation prospects as the session progresses.
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