Closing Brief
Aug 12 · 4:30 PM EDT
Markets showed mixed strength with modest gains in tech-led sectors and a sharp drop in volatility, while earnings from COHR and TRMB provided positive surprises amid matched results from CSCO and AMCR. The megacap portfolio remains behind the broader market this month, reflecting cautious positioning.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,748.50 | +0.26% |
| Dow Jones | 53,770.27 | -0.04% |
| Nasdaq | 26,588.49 | +0.54% |
| Russell 2000 | 3,045.48 | +0.61% |
| VIX | 14.55 | -4.78% |
Sentiment:Greed (62)+2 from last week
Sector Performance
Leaders
Technology+1.49%
Real Estate+0.93%
Utilities+0.48%
Laggards
Materials-1.24%
Cons. Disc.-1.13%
Comm. Svc.-0.90%
Cross-Asset Moves
10Y Yield
4.68%
+0.00
Gold
$4,467.00
+1.92%
Oil (WTI)
$82.87
-0.40%
Bitcoin
$63,435.70
-0.18%
USD Index
100.00
+0.18%
HYG
$79.61
+0.13%
Earnings Reported Today
Signal Performance
Megacap Portfolio (2026-08 month-to-date)View signals ›
+2.0% portfolio+3.4% SPY
Current Headlines
- Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with USReuters
- How to trade gold prices as Fed rate hike and inflation odds shiftsCNBC
- CEO of Intel just gave Jim Cramer one more reason to call it his favorite stockCNBC
- The S&P paces to snap a 2-day skid, and Goldman beefs up its asset management unitCNBC
- 'Nobody wants it': Lettuce prices see record-setting plunge as cyclospora spooks consumersCNBC
Today's Events
Investors will look to tomorrow's earnings from key companies to gauge if the current sector leadership can sustain momentum amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and shifting asset flows.
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