Closing Brief
Aug 14 · 4:30 PM EDT
Markets held steady with modest gains in smaller caps and sector leadership from Energy, Utilities, and Materials amid a sharp drop in volatility. SanDisk's upbeat outlook supported related stocks, while the Megacap Portfolio remains behind the broader market this month.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,785.76 | -0.17% |
| Dow Jones | 53,732.41 | -0.20% |
| Nasdaq | 26,729.16 | -0.28% |
| Russell 2000 | 3,068.42 | +0.51% |
| VIX | 14.25 | -2.60% |
Sentiment:Greed (65)+1 from last week
Sector Performance
Leaders
Energy+1.39%
Utilities+0.61%
Materials+0.44%
Laggards
Healthcare-0.60%
Technology-0.39%
Cons. Disc.-0.21%
Cross-Asset Moves
10Y Yield
4.70%
+0.06
Gold
$4,428.80
+1.49%
Oil (WTI)
$82.34
+1.34%
Bitcoin
$62,872.31
-0.84%
USD Index
99.65
-0.31%
HYG
$79.71
-0.10%
Signal Performance
Megacap Portfolio (2026-08 month-to-date)View signals ›
+3.4% portfolio+3.9% SPY
Current Headlines
- What flash memory maker SanDisk told investors this week is a boon for our newest stockCNBC
- Two slicks appear in Gulf as huge oil spill off Oman threatens disasterReuters
- Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro to speak with CNBC live from D23 expoCNBC
- Trump asks Supreme Court to let White House ballroom construction continueCNBC
- We're buying more shares of a recent spin-off that has great long-term prospectsCNBC
Attention turns to Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro's live remarks from the D23 expo tomorrow, which could influence sentiment in Consumer Discretionary and Technology sectors.
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