Closing Brief
Sep 03 · 4:30 PM EDT
Markets advanced broadly with notable strength in financials, consumer discretionary, and technology, while fear sentiment eased alongside a sharp drop in volatility. Lululemon's earnings beat added to the positive momentum, complementing the megacap portfolio's outperformance versus the broader market this month.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,747.71 | +1.06% |
| Dow Jones | 53,686.11 | +1.18% |
| Nasdaq | 26,584.06 | +1.40% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,968.27 | +0.51% |
| VIX | 14.31 | -5.86% |
Sentiment:Fear (35)-20 from last week
Sector Performance
Leaders
Financials+1.54%
Cons. Disc.+1.39%
Technology+1.30%
Laggards
Energy-0.74%
Materials-0.62%
Cons. Staples-0.32%
Cross-Asset Moves
10Y Yield
4.76%
-0.03
Gold
$4,518.30
+3.48%
Oil (WTI)
$91.76
+0.82%
Bitcoin
$81,554.77
+5.50%
USD Index
98.98
-0.58%
HYG
$79.21
+0.13%
Earnings Reported Today
| Symbol | EPS | Est. | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| LULU(AMC) | $2.06 | $1.83 | +12.54% |
Signal Performance
Megacap Portfolio (2026-09 month-to-date)View signals ›
+1.5% portfolio+0.8% SPY
Current Headlines
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Today's Events
Attention turns to tomorrow's earnings from key retailers and energy firms amid ongoing Middle East tensions impacting oil prices.
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