Closing Brief
Aug 18 · 4:30 PM EDT
Markets showed a cautious tone with modest declines in major indices and a surge in volatility, while earnings from KEYS impressed and HD met expectations. The megacap portfolio remains behind the broader market this month amid mixed sector performance.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,691.76 | -0.69% |
| Dow Jones | 53,343.40 | -0.22% |
| Nasdaq | 26,289.71 | -1.33% |
| Russell 2000 | 3,017.89 | -1.30% |
| VIX | 15.84 | +4.28% |
Sentiment:Neutral (54)-7 from last week
Sector Performance
Leaders
Energy+1.76%
Healthcare+1.60%
Cons. Staples+1.06%
Laggards
Technology-2.47%
Industrials-1.48%
Materials-0.88%
Cross-Asset Moves
10Y Yield
4.71%
-0.02
Gold
$4,395.90
-0.50%
Oil (WTI)
$84.24
-0.31%
Bitcoin
$64,570.01
+0.10%
USD Index
99.68
+0.04%
HYG
$79.53
-0.10%
Earnings Reported Today
Signal Performance
Megacap Portfolio (2026-08 month-to-date)View signals ›
+1.1% portfolio+2.7% SPY
Today's Events
Focus shifts to tomorrow's earnings from key companies as investors assess potential catalysts for market direction.
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