Closing Brief
Sep 22 · 4:30 PM EDT
Markets showed mixed sector leadership with materials, consumer staples, and technology advancing amid a backdrop of declining fear as VIX dropped sharply; AZO delivered earnings in line with expectations while the megacap portfolio maintains a positive stance relative to the broader market. Despite the flat S&P 500, notable weakness in communication services and energy contrasted with strength in smaller caps and Nasdaq gains.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,764.64 | 0.00% |
| Dow Jones | 51,863.69 | -0.36% |
| Nasdaq | 27,244.28 | +0.45% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,889.92 | +0.51% |
| VIX | 14.21 | -4.44% |
Sector Performance
Leaders
Laggards
Cross-Asset Moves
10Y Yield
4.97%
+0.01
Gold
$4,396.90
+0.30%
Oil (WTI)
$89.84
-6.20%
Bitcoin
$86,358.10
-0.28%
USD Index
100.54
+0.11%
HYG
$78.67
-0.01%
Earnings Reported Today
| Symbol | EPS | Est. | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZO(BMO) | $56.05 | $54.40 | +3.03% |
Signal Performance
Current Headlines
- Cisco stock sinks 5% after Piper Sandler cuts price target on growth concernsCNBC
- Trump says Iran deal nearing, Tehran offers Hormuz reopeningReuters
- Nvidia options are doing something unusual ahead of two catalysts. Here's how one trader is playing itCNBC
- We're protecting big profits in tech, and buying more non-tech in this oversold marketCNBC
Today's Events
Earnings Today ›
| Symbol | EPS Est. | Rev. Est. |
|---|---|---|
| AZO(BMO) | $54.40 | $6.8B |
Focus turns to tomorrow's earnings from major tech names and geopolitical developments around the Iran deal, which may influence sector rotations and risk sentiment.
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