Midday Brief
Sep 18 · 12:00 PM EDT
Midday trading shows a cautious mood with flat major tech and broad indices, while energy and industrials hold leadership amid a backdrop of rising yields and a stronger dollar. Headlines around Wendy's bankruptcy and geopolitical tensions impacting Nestle add to the prevailing fear sentiment despite a decline in market volatility.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,620.66 | -0.22% |
| Dow Jones | 51,548.07 | -0.44% |
| Nasdaq | 26,378.46 | -0.15% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,851.06 | -0.82% |
| VIX | 15.34 | -0.65% |
Sector Performance
Leaders
Laggards
Cross-Asset Moves
10Y Yield
5.00%
+0.05
Gold
$4,395.50
-0.10%
Oil (WTI)
$96.97
-4.85%
Bitcoin
$80,698.24
+5.62%
USD Index
100.38
+0.16%
HYG
$78.50
-0.29%
Current Headlines
- Wendy's franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as burger chain strugglesCNBC
- Sportsbooks remain king this football season, but upstarts are making a run for the moneyCNBC
- Caviar and champagne: Air France's luxury shift helps ride out Iran war impactReuters
- Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market FridayCNBC
- Putin targets Nestle's Russian business as Kremlin tightens grip on Western assetsCNBC
This afternoon, investors will focus on Jim Cramer's key market insights and any further developments from the ongoing geopolitical pressures affecting multinational firms.
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