Midday Brief
Jul 21 · 12:00 PM EDT
Markets are showing broad strength midday with tech, energy, and industrials leading amid easing fear as the VIX drops sharply. Headlines around geopolitical tensions and SpaceX's upcoming earnings add layers of complexity despite solid earnings beats from MMM and NOC.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,499.27 | +0.75% |
| Dow Jones | 52,205.18 | +0.71% |
| Nasdaq | 25,817.69 | +1.21% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,972.84 | +1.03% |
| VIX | 17.21 | -7.72% |
Sentiment:Fear (41)
Sector Performance
Leaders
Technology+2.42%
Energy+0.61%
Industrials+0.60%
Laggards
Cons. Staples-0.84%
Comm. Svc.-0.51%
Utilities-0.24%
Cross-Asset Moves
10Y Yield
4.63%
+0.03
Gold
$4,078.30
+1.70%
Oil (WTI)
$84.64
+1.69%
Bitcoin
$66,648.40
+2.17%
USD Index
101.15
+0.16%
HYG
$79.63
-0.06%
BMO Earnings Today
Current Headlines
- Saudi crude tankers turn back as Houthis open new front in US-Iran warReuters
- SpaceX sets earnings date, triggering first lock-up expiration for millions of sharesCNBC
- Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market TuesdayCNBC
- Wall Street is selling more rental homes, as buying ban takes effectCNBC
Focus will turn to earnings from CB, COF, and GD this afternoon for further direction amid ongoing geopolitical developments and market rotation.
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