Closing Brief
Jul 22 · 4:30 PM EDT
Markets showed mixed sentiment with defensive sectors leading amid a backdrop of declining volatility and rising yields. Earnings were a mixed bag as some megacaps beat expectations while others fell short, supporting the Megacap Portfolio's month-to-date outperformance versus SPY.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,498.96 | -0.14% |
| Dow Jones | 52,218.58 | -0.01% |
| Nasdaq | 25,690.90 | -0.57% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,959.94 | -0.92% |
| VIX | 16.70 | -2.05% |
Sentiment:Fear (43)+2 from last week
Sector Performance
Leaders
Utilities+2.25%
Materials+1.44%
Energy+1.20%
Laggards
Comm. Svc.-0.75%
Cons. Disc.-0.74%
Healthcare-0.51%
Cross-Asset Moves
10Y Yield
4.66%
+0.03
Gold
$4,140.50
+1.70%
Oil (WTI)
$86.40
+1.75%
Bitcoin
$65,898.55
-0.91%
USD Index
101.11
-0.07%
HYG
$79.52
-0.16%
Earnings Reported Today
Signal Performance
Megacap Portfolio (2026-07 month-to-date)View signals ›
+7.2% portfolio+0.1% SPY
Current Headlines
- J&J gets a big win on its new robotic surgical system — plus, a flood of earningsCNBC
- EXCLUSIVE: Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian roleReuters
- Senate panel advances China auto bill that could bar Mercedes-Benz from U.S.CNBC
- Amazon cuts some jobs in its artificial general intelligence unitCNBC
- Under-the-radar beverage name captures trader's attentionCNBC
Today's Events
Economic Calendar ›
| Event | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 20-Year Bond Auction | — | 4.927% |
Attention turns to tomorrow's economic calendar with the 20-Year Bond Auction set to provide fresh market direction.
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