Midday Brief
Jul 15 · 12:00 PM EDT
Midday trading shows a modest gain in small caps amid strength in Communication Services, Consumer Discretionary, and Financials, supported by upbeat earnings from Morgan Stanley, BlackRock, and Bank of New York. Despite broad equity calm, the decline in volatility and yields reflects cautious optimism as markets digest geopolitical developments and Warren Buffett's cautious remarks.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,552.29 | +0.12% |
| Dow Jones | 52,637.75 | +0.25% |
| Nasdaq | 26,174.88 | +0.26% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,978.41 | +0.46% |
| VIX | 16.12 | -2.30% |
Sector Performance
Leaders
Laggards
Cross-Asset Moves
10Y Yield
4.55%
-0.04
Gold
$4,056.30
-0.12%
Oil (WTI)
$78.66
-0.86%
Bitcoin
$65,369.98
+0.64%
USD Index
100.72
-0.21%
HYG
$79.81
+0.16%
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Current Headlines
- US supporting efforts to revive Iraq-Syria crude oil pipeline, US official saysReuters
- Jim Cramer sees more upside for Goldman and addresses Wells Fargo's biggest questionCNBC
- Warren Buffett on the market today: 'It's tough to find values when everybody is preferring gambling'CNBC
- Buffett says Trump's pick of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair was 'good choice'CNBC
- Star analyst Dan Ives forms Yorkville Ives merchant bank after leaving WedbushCNBC
Watch for afternoon updates from Johnson & Johnson and further commentary on Fed leadership following Buffett's endorsement of Kevin Warsh.
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