Midday Brief
Aug 03 · 12:00 PM EDT
Markets are rallying broadly with leadership from Communication Services, Consumer Discretionary, and Industrials, supported by falling volatility and declining yields. Visa's move to acquire a cybersecurity firm highlights the sector's focus on AI-driven security amid ongoing market optimism.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,584.40 | +1.26% |
| Dow Jones | 53,026.71 | +1.03% |
| Nasdaq | 25,860.17 | +1.92% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,976.02 | +1.52% |
| VIX | 15.65 | -2.13% |
Sentiment:Fear (44)+6 from last week
Sector Performance
Leaders
Comm. Svc.+3.19%
Cons. Disc.+1.90%
Industrials+1.10%
Laggards
Energy-0.67%
Healthcare-0.30%
Cons. Staples-0.02%
Cross-Asset Moves
10Y Yield
4.68%
-0.07
Gold
$4,093.20
+1.09%
Oil (WTI)
$79.57
-6.02%
Bitcoin
$63,627.73
+0.23%
USD Index
99.97
+0.17%
HYG
$79.29
-0.23%
Current Headlines
- We're trimming an industrial and buying another name. Plus, 2 more stocks we're eyeingCNBC
- Visa to buy cybersecurity firm BioCatch for $2.4 billion amid surge in AI-powered scamsCNBC
- Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market MondayCNBC
- Senate appears ready to advance Blanche after Cornyn strikes dealCNBC
- OPEC+ oil output hike is irrelevant for now, not for laterReuters
Watch for developments on the Senate's advancement of Blanche and Jim Cramer's top 10 market watchlist for potential afternoon catalysts.
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