Closing Brief
Jul 16 · 4:30 PM EDT
Markets faced a cautious tone as major indices showed mixed performance amid rising volatility, with healthcare and consumer staples providing some support. Earnings were generally positive, highlighted by beats from UNH, GE, and ISRG, while Netflix and Abbott met expectations; the megacap portfolio remains ahead of the broader market this month.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,533.77 | -0.51% |
| Dow Jones | 52,552.97 | -0.20% |
| Nasdaq | 25,881.95 | -1.47% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,974.57 | -0.06% |
| VIX | 16.71 | +6.64% |
Sector Performance
Leaders
Laggards
Cross-Asset Moves
10Y Yield
4.57%
+0.02
Gold
$3,976.60
-1.67%
Oil (WTI)
$78.46
-1.43%
Bitcoin
$64,133.71
-0.89%
USD Index
100.75
+0.25%
HYG
$79.80
-0.01%
Earnings Reported Today
Signal Performance
Current Headlines
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Today's Events
Economic Calendar ›
| Event | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| Continuing Jobless Claims | 1,820K | 1,821K |
| Core Retail Sales (MoM) (Jun) | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| Initial Jobless Claims | 216K | 216K |
| Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index (Jul) | 12.7 | 10.3 |
| Philly Fed Employment (Jul) | — | 7.9 |
Attention turns to Friday's economic data releases and Netflix's after-hours report, which could shape market direction heading into the weekend.
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