Midday Brief
Jul 01 · 12:00 PM EDT
Midday trading shows modest gains in the Dow and Russell 2000, supported by strength in Communication Services, Financials, and Consumer Discretionary, while Energy, Utilities, and Technology lag amid mixed signals from oil and cautious consumer sentiment. FactSet's earnings matched expectations, providing little surprise to the market tone as volatility eases.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,515.41 | +0.21% |
| Dow Jones | 52,623.47 | +0.58% |
| Nasdaq | 26,154.30 | -0.23% |
| Russell 2000 | 3,044.23 | +0.66% |
| VIX | 16.08 | -2.25% |
Sector Performance
Leaders
Laggards
Cross-Asset Moves
10Y Yield
4.46%
+0.09
Gold
$4,098.30
+1.87%
Oil (WTI)
$68.18
-1.90%
Bitcoin
$60,087.70
+2.61%
USD Index
101.37
+0.17%
HYG
$79.60
-0.47%
BMO Earnings Today
| Symbol | EPS | Est. | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| FDS(BMO) | $4.53 | $4.50 | +0.75% |
Current Headlines
- US consumer confidence edges up in June; labor market perceptions deteriorateReuters
- U.S. crude oil hovers above $70 as Trump, Iran issue mixed messages on talks in QatarCNBC
- We're exiting a troubled stock after a muted quarter, while considering better optionsCNBC
- Buy the UK DIP? Defense stocks lifted by $20 billion spending boost as gilts come under fireCNBC
- Tech leads first half stock gains — but the biggest winners weren't in the U.S.CNBC
Focus shifts to upcoming earnings and geopolitical developments that could influence energy and defense sectors, especially with ongoing discussions around U.S. crude oil and the UK defense spending boost.
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