Midday Brief
Sep 21 · 12:00 PM EDT
Stocks are advancing with strength in Communication Services, Technology, and Consumer Discretionary amid a backdrop of rising fear and a modest increase in volatility. The spotlight on Gen Z-approved investment funds appears to be resonating with market participants today.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,737.61 | +1.14% |
| Dow Jones | 51,913.51 | +0.45% |
| Nasdaq | 26,983.42 | +1.74% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,878.79 | +0.64% |
| VIX | 14.89 | +0.54% |
Sentiment:Fear (34)+3 from last week
Sector Performance
Leaders
Comm. Svc.+3.22%
Technology+2.03%
Cons. Disc.+0.72%
Laggards
Energy-2.28%
Cons. Staples-0.88%
Utilities-0.58%
Cross-Asset Moves
10Y Yield
4.96%
-0.04
Gold
$4,386.40
-0.87%
Oil (WTI)
$92.17
-8.11%
Bitcoin
$85,932.61
+5.90%
USD Index
100.41
+0.19%
HYG
$78.72
+0.25%
Current Headlines
Focus will be on the upcoming market insights and geopolitical developments discussed in the Reuters podcast covering Iran-US tensions, Germany elections, and AI at the UN.
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