Closing Brief
Jul 31 · 4:30 PM EDT
Equities showed a mixed tone with gains in major indices and a sharp drop in volatility, while the Russell 2000 declined modestly. Earnings were generally steady with Chevron standing out positively, and the Megacap Portfolio continues to outperform the broader market this month.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,489.72 | +0.70% |
| Dow Jones | 52,485.03 | +0.53% |
| Nasdaq | 25,373.85 | +1.00% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,931.34 | -0.50% |
| VIX | 15.99 | -6.44% |
Sentiment:Fear (42)+1 from last week
Sector Performance
Leaders
Cons. Disc.+3.29%
Comm. Svc.+1.56%
Energy+1.00%
Laggards
Materials-2.34%
Utilities-0.69%
Healthcare-0.59%
Cross-Asset Moves
10Y Yield
4.74%
+0.08
Gold
$4,104.40
+0.10%
Oil (WTI)
$84.62
+1.23%
Bitcoin
$62,939.85
-2.76%
USD Index
99.82
-0.19%
HYG
$79.48
+0.01%
Earnings Reported Today
Signal Performance
Megacap Portfolio (2026-07 month-to-date)View signals ›
+7.7% portfolio+0.0% SPY
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Today's Events
Attention turns to tomorrow’s key earnings releases and economic data that could influence market direction after a cautious close today.
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