Midday Brief
Sep 22 · 12:00 PM EDT
Midday trading shows a calm S&P 500 and Nasdaq, supported by gains in Consumer Staples, Materials, and Healthcare, while the Dow Jones lags amid weakness in Consumer Discretionary and Financials. Optimism around Alphabet's boost and hopes for Middle East peace contrast with a backdrop of rising Treasury yields and a declining VIX, reflecting a complex risk environment.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,760.90 | -0.05% |
| Dow Jones | 51,751.68 | -0.57% |
| Nasdaq | 27,192.52 | +0.26% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,883.27 | +0.28% |
| VIX | 14.39 | -3.23% |
Sector Performance
Leaders
Laggards
Cross-Asset Moves
10Y Yield
4.98%
+0.01
Gold
$4,363.80
-0.46%
Oil (WTI)
$91.72
-4.24%
Bitcoin
$86,416.54
-0.22%
USD Index
100.68
+0.24%
HYG
$78.62
-0.08%
BMO Earnings Today
| Symbol | EPS | Est. | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZO(BMO) | $56.05 | $54.80 | +2.28% |
Current Headlines
- Trump to use UN speech to defend Iran war, tout peace efforts - reuters.comReuters
- Nasdaq hits intraday record high on Alphabet boost, Mideast negotiation hopes - reuters.comReuters
- September surge or October offload? Jobs experts weigh in on this fall’s hiring trendsCNBC
- Santoli: The S&P 500 is within striking distance of record as bull relies on familiar leadershipCNBC
- Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market TuesdayCNBC
Watch for afternoon earnings from FERG and further market reactions to ongoing geopolitical developments and employment outlooks.
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