Closing Brief
Sep 14 · 4:30 PM EDT
Markets showed cautious sentiment with modest declines in major indices amid a surge in volatility, as investors favored defensive sectors while some tech names held up. The megacap portfolio remains ahead month-to-date, reflecting selective strength despite broad risk aversion.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,619.98 | -0.48% |
| Dow Jones | 52,421.20 | -0.29% |
| Nasdaq | 26,186.41 | -0.56% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,892.24 | -0.40% |
| VIX | 17.10 | +7.95% |
Sentiment:Fear (31)-14 from last week
Sector Performance
Leaders
Comm. Svc.+2.19%
Healthcare+1.45%
Cons. Staples+1.25%
Laggards
Technology-1.81%
Industrials-1.42%
Utilities-1.34%
Cross-Asset Moves
10Y Yield
4.96%
-0.01
Gold
$4,334.20
-1.69%
Oil (WTI)
$101.89
+1.84%
Bitcoin
$79,436.70
+3.38%
USD Index
99.50
+0.38%
HYG
$78.53
-0.09%
Signal Performance
Megacap Portfolio (2026-09 month-to-date)View signals ›
+1.6% portfolio-0.8% SPY
Current Headlines
- Billionaire Dangote launches oil refinery 'people's IPO', Africa's biggestReuters
- Not all tech is under fire in Monday's selling, while investors seek refuge in defensive stocksCNBC
- Counting the votes: Warsh faces a tough battle as the Fed girds for expected interest rate hikeCNBC
- As the oil surge continues, trader Mike Khouw sees more upside in this surging nameCNBC
- Jim Cramer on why 'sitting on your hands' is worth it in this oversold marketCNBC
Attention turns to tomorrow's scheduled earnings and economic updates that could further clarify market direction amid ongoing volatility.
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