Closing Brief
Jul 02 · 4:30 PM EDT
Equity markets showed mixed results with notable strength in healthcare and utilities amid a backdrop of declining fear as VIX dropped sharply. Earnings from GE Vernova highlighted gains tied to AI, while the megacap portfolio maintained its lead over the broader market this month.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,483.24 | 0.00% |
| Dow Jones | 52,900.07 | +1.14% |
| Nasdaq | 26,213.72 | +1.52% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,996.11 | -0.55% |
| VIX | 16.14 | -2.71% |
Sentiment:Fear (31)+7 from last week
Sector Performance
Leaders
Healthcare+2.63%
Utilities+2.21%
Cons. Staples+2.03%
Laggards
Technology-2.77%
Cons. Disc.-0.82%
Comm. Svc.-0.13%
Cross-Asset Moves
10Y Yield
4.48%
+0.11
Gold
$4,136.20
+1.67%
Oil (WTI)
$68.50
-0.12%
Bitcoin
$61,317.78
+2.19%
USD Index
100.86
-0.53%
HYG
$79.71
+0.15%
Signal Performance
Megacap Portfolio (2026-07 month-to-date)View signals ›
+2.2% portfolio-0.3% SPY
Current Headlines
- Asia's crude oil imports tick up in June but uncertainty reignsReuters
- GE Vernova's gas turbines aren't the only way it's winning from the AI boomCNBC
- Married Americans tend to be wealthier and happier. Gen Z is forgoing the institution anywayCNBC
- Premier Lacrosse League plans to bring in team owners by 2028 'or soon thereafter,' co-founder saysCNBC
- Why Jim Cramer says investors should 'want to own' this industrial stockCNBC
Today's Events
Economic Calendar ›
| Event | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| FOMC Member Daly Speaks | — | — |
| Average Hourly Earnings (MoM) (Jun) | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Average Hourly Earnings (YoY) (YoY) (Jun) | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Continuing Jobless Claims | 1,810K | 1,812K |
| Initial Jobless Claims | 219K | 216K |
Attention turns to key labor data and remarks from FOMC's Daly tomorrow, which could influence market direction ahead of the holiday weekend.
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