Closing Brief
Jun 26 · 4:30 PM EDT
Markets held steady amid extreme fear, with healthcare stocks notably reaching record highs and contrasting sector performances. The megacap portfolio trails the broader market this month, while the sharp drop in volatility contrasts with the flat index tone.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,354.02 | -0.05% |
| Dow Jones | 51,876.11 | -0.09% |
| Nasdaq | 25,297.62 | -0.24% |
| Russell 2000 | 3,010.08 | +0.07% |
| VIX | 18.38 | -2.70% |
Sentiment:Extreme Fear (25)-13 from last week
Sector Performance
Leaders
Healthcare+3.03%
Real Estate+1.46%
Cons. Staples+0.91%
Laggards
Technology-1.99%
Industrials-1.59%
Materials-0.46%
Cross-Asset Moves
Gold
$4,082.40
+1.29%
Oil (WTI)
$69.43
-3.46%
Bitcoin
$59,646.00
-0.13%
USD Index
101.32
-0.10%
HYG
$79.83
-0.06%
Signal Performance
Megacap Portfolio (2026-06 month-to-date)View signals ›
-9.1% portfolio-3.4% SPY
Current Headlines
- Bessent sees GDP growth booming again this year. Kalshi traders see little chance of thatCNBC
- Walmart heir Lukas Walton buys minority stake in the Chicago Bulls and United CenterCNBC
- Healthcare stocks have caught fire, sending all 3 of our names to record highsCNBC
- Trump chides Iran for ship attack after Tehran insists on control of the straitReuters
- Honeywell Aerospace lands an analyst endorsement ahead of its debut. This is our plan for the stockCNBC
Today's Events
Economic Calendar ›
| Event | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| Goods Trade Balance (May) | -85.00B | -83.01B |
| Retail Inventories Ex Auto (May) | — | 0.7% |
| Michigan 1-Year Inflation Expectations (Jun) | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| Michigan 5-Year Inflation Expectations (Jun) | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Michigan Consumer Expectations (Jun) | 49.3 | 44.1 |
Tomorrow's focus turns to key inflation expectations and consumer outlook data from Michigan, which may shape near-term market sentiment.
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