Closing Brief
Jul 21 · 4:30 PM EDT
Equities advanced broadly with tech, energy, and healthcare leading, while the VIX declined sharply, reflecting easing fear despite rising yields and a stronger dollar. Earnings mostly met expectations, with COF standing out positively, and the Megacap Portfolio maintains a lead over the broader market this month.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,509.20 | +0.89% |
| Dow Jones | 52,224.64 | +0.74% |
| Nasdaq | 25,837.21 | +1.29% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,987.40 | +1.53% |
| VIX | 17.05 | -8.58% |
Sentiment:Fear (41)
Sector Performance
Leaders
Technology+2.89%
Energy+0.98%
Healthcare+0.63%
Laggards
Cons. Staples-0.94%
Comm. Svc.-0.69%
Real Estate-0.07%
Cross-Asset Moves
10Y Yield
4.63%
+0.03
Gold
$4,088.40
+1.95%
Oil (WTI)
$84.49
+1.51%
Bitcoin
$66,378.00
+1.76%
USD Index
101.20
+0.21%
HYG
$79.65
-0.04%
Earnings Reported Today
Signal Performance
Megacap Portfolio (2026-07 month-to-date)View signals ›
+6.4% portfolio+0.2% SPY
Current Headlines
- Apple prepares a new way to buy iPhones. Plus, making sense of Google's new AI modelsCNBC
- Investing experts: Why 'just buy the market' doesn't necessarily apply to bondsCNBC
- Wall St rallies on chip stocks recovery; earnings draw focusReuters
- RFK Jr. says cyclospora outbreak is 'under control'CNBC
- Goldman Sachs creates private markets platform as rich investors seek the next SpaceX and StripeCNBC
Today's Events
Economic Calendar ›
| Event | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| ADP Employment Change Weekly | — | 19.80K |
| API Weekly Crude Oil Stock | — | -0.056M |
Focus turns to tomorrow's ADP Employment Change Weekly and API Weekly Crude Oil Stock reports for fresh insights on labor and energy trends.
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