Midday Brief
Sep 02 · 12:00 PM EDT
Markets are modestly higher with materials, communication services, and financials leading while technology, utilities, and real estate lag. Apple’s unusual share activity and OpenAI’s cybersecurity announcement add intrigue amid a sharp drop in market fear.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,675.56 | +0.58% |
| Dow Jones | 53,053.64 | +0.54% |
| Nasdaq | 26,233.15 | +0.51% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,946.04 | +0.89% |
| VIX | 15.42 | -5.63% |
Sentiment:Fear (35)-19 from last week
Sector Performance
Leaders
Materials+1.75%
Comm. Svc.+1.73%
Financials+1.05%
Laggards
Real Estate-0.58%
Utilities-0.28%
Technology+0.01%
Cross-Asset Moves
10Y Yield
4.80%
+0.00
Gold
$4,414.70
+1.53%
Oil (WTI)
$90.88
+0.73%
Bitcoin
$77,253.04
-0.19%
USD Index
99.54
-0.13%
HYG
$79.18
+0.11%
BMO Earnings Today
| Symbol | EPS | Est. | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| BF.B(BMO) | $0.38 | $0.38 | +1.20% |
Current Headlines
- Private equity funds are losing to the S&P 500 of late—why investments for the wealthy aren't necessarily betterCNBC
- Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market WednesdayCNBC
- Apple shares are doing something they haven't done in 20 years. Here’s what’s happeningCNBC
- OpenAI says Astra AI model is its first that crosses 'Critical' cybersecurity capabilityCNBC
- We're sitting on more cash than at any time this year. Here's whyCNBC
Focus will turn to afternoon earnings from AVGO, HPE, and NTAP for further market direction.
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