Closing Brief
Aug 20 · 4:30 PM EDT
Markets retreated amid rising volatility, with notable earnings beats from Walmart and Deere providing some support. The megacap portfolio remains behind the broader market this month, reflecting the day's cautious tone.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,641.16 | -0.87% |
| Dow Jones | 52,759.21 | -1.32% |
| Nasdaq | 26,067.17 | -1.00% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,992.43 | -1.34% |
| VIX | 16.01 | +7.52% |
Sentiment:Neutral (52)-15 from last week
Sector Performance
Leaders
Energy+0.27%
Real Estate+0.20%
Materials-0.19%
Laggards
Healthcare-1.87%
Cons. Disc.-1.61%
Cons. Staples-1.41%
Cross-Asset Moves
10Y Yield
4.70%
+0.04
Gold
$4,578.10
+1.98%
Oil (WTI)
$86.48
+0.76%
Bitcoin
$72,813.15
+5.12%
USD Index
98.89
+0.06%
HYG
$79.56
-0.19%
Earnings Reported Today
Signal Performance
Megacap Portfolio (2026-08 month-to-date)View signals ›
-0.2% portfolio+2.1% SPY
Current Headlines
- Hyundai to increase U.S. production at new Georgia plant, CEO tells CNBCCNBC
- Bessent says US will impose toughest ever sanctions on Iran, urges China to cooperateReuters
- We're adding two new stocks to our Bullpen watchlistCNBC
- Gatekeeping bots, piles of slop: Welcome to the age of AI weirdness at workCNBC
- U.S. sports fans spend about $2,000 a year on their favorite teams—many find themselves in debt as a resultCNBC
Today's Events
Focus turns to Friday's scheduled earnings and economic data for clues on market direction amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and sector rotation.
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