Midday Brief
Aug 18 · 12:00 PM EDT
Markets are showing cautious sentiment midday, with defensive sectors holding ground amid a modest pullback in major indices and a surge in volatility. Renewed Middle East tensions appear to be influencing energy sector strength, while tech struggles despite upbeat AI job trends.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,703.66 | -0.53% |
| Dow Jones | 53,350.81 | -0.20% |
| Nasdaq | 26,352.18 | -1.10% |
| Russell 2000 | 3,027.21 | -0.99% |
| VIX | 15.86 | +4.41% |
Sentiment:Neutral (55)-6 from last week
Sector Performance
Leaders
Healthcare+1.67%
Energy+1.43%
Cons. Staples+1.24%
Laggards
Technology-2.54%
Industrials-1.19%
Materials-0.70%
Cross-Asset Moves
10Y Yield
4.72%
-0.01
Gold
$4,419.60
+0.04%
Oil (WTI)
$84.76
+0.31%
Bitcoin
$64,819.66
+0.49%
USD Index
99.60
-0.04%
HYG
$79.50
-0.13%
BMO Earnings Today
| Symbol | EPS | Est. | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| HD(BMO) | $4.92 | $4.88 | +0.90% |
Current Headlines
- We're adding to our position in a stock that's been hurt by rekindled Middle East tensionsCNBC
- Millennials and Gen Z are landing fast-growing, high-paying AI jobs, according to LinkedIn studyCNBC
- Trump says no talks are taking place with Iran and none are scheduledReuters
- Hims & Hers CEO says FTC lawsuit misunderstands how the company worksCNBC
- My fiance discovered a secret childhood stock account—what I learned about investing for your kidsCNBC
Watch for afternoon earnings from KEYS and JKHY to gauge further sector momentum and market direction.
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