Midday Brief
Aug 19 · 12:00 PM EDT
Markets are modestly higher with strength in healthcare, materials, and consumer discretionary sectors, supported by upbeat earnings from Target and steady results from other retailers. The sharp drop in volatility and gains in gold and oil reflect a risk-on mood amid geopolitical tensions involving the UAE and Iran.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,726.08 | +0.45% |
| Dow Jones | 53,494.23 | +0.28% |
| Nasdaq | 26,395.39 | +0.40% |
| Russell 2000 | 3,043.02 | +0.83% |
| VIX | 15.23 | -3.85% |
Sentiment:Greed (58)-5 from last week
Sector Performance
Leaders
Healthcare+2.92%
Materials+1.92%
Cons. Disc.+1.84%
Laggards
Technology-0.61%
Industrials-0.53%
Utilities-0.33%
Cross-Asset Moves
10Y Yield
4.65%
-0.05
Gold
$4,548.80
+4.19%
Oil (WTI)
$85.31
+0.44%
Bitcoin
$68,519.63
+5.94%
USD Index
98.90
-0.75%
HYG
$79.71
+0.23%
BMO Earnings Today
Current Headlines
- Wall Street analysts just called this healthcare stock a buy — here’s our takeCNBC
- We're booking a five-fold profit on one of drug stock's rally to record highsCNBC
- Hedge funds are about to jump into prediction markets in a big wayCNBC
- Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market WednesdayCNBC
- UAE's financial embargo on Iran after missile threat puts rivalry back in spotlightReuters
Watch for afternoon commentary on ADI's earnings and Jim Cramer's top market insights for further directional cues.
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