Midday Brief
Aug 20 · 12:00 PM EDT
Markets are retreating modestly at midday with energy, materials, and real estate showing resilience amid a surge in volatility. Strong earnings from Walmart and Deere provide some support, while geopolitical tensions around crude imports weigh on sentiment.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,677.42 | -0.40% |
| Dow Jones | 53,013.46 | -0.84% |
| Nasdaq | 26,102.34 | -0.87% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,996.69 | -1.20% |
| VIX | 15.92 | +6.92% |
Sentiment:Neutral (55)-12 from last week
Sector Performance
Leaders
Energy+1.38%
Materials+0.65%
Real Estate+0.50%
Laggards
Cons. Disc.-1.56%
Cons. Staples-1.02%
Comm. Svc.-0.80%
Cross-Asset Moves
10Y Yield
4.71%
+0.06
Gold
$4,575.60
+1.92%
Oil (WTI)
$86.63
+0.93%
Bitcoin
$72,443.15
+4.59%
USD Index
98.87
+0.04%
HYG
$79.53
-0.23%
BMO Earnings Today
Current Headlines
- China boosts imports of Russian crude, stymieing India's refinersReuters
- Arctos agrees to buy 10% of Atlanta Falcons at $10.6 billion valuation, sources sayCNBC
- California AG tells CNBC that settling Paramount-WBD lawsuit would require 'robust structural remedies'CNBC
- Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market ThursdayCNBC
Focus will be on afternoon commentary from Walmart and Deere as investors digest their beats and assess guidance amid ongoing sector rotations.
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