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Monday, August 31, 2026

Bearish Confidence 82% Volatility Low

Sellers press the major indexes lower

Markets are showing bearish tone with 0 of the major indexes higher and 4 lower. Communication Services is leading the sector board, while Technology lags. The VIX at 14.45 points to subdued volatility expectations.

Where the indexes closed

Index Level Change %
S&P 500 7,673.78 -37.98 -0.49%
Nasdaq 26,298.54 -103.88 -0.39%
Dow Jones 53,210.20 -349.79 -0.65%
Russell 2000 2,947.84 -24.53 -0.83%
VIX 15.16 +0.73 +5.06%

Leading

Symbol Price % Change
WETO Wetour Robotics Limited 11.59 +102.63%
ASST Strive, Inc. 23.67 +8.86%
METC Ramaco Resources Inc 14.54 +9.32%
XE X-Energy, Inc. 18.71 +8.65%
QMCO Quantum Corporation 23.87 +7.23%

Lagging

Symbol Price % Change
EIX Edison International 53.19 -24.21%
PCG PG&E Corp 13.52 -18.55%
HLF Herbalife Ltd. 10.77 -13.36%
AMIX Autonomix Medical Inc 4.84 -9.02%
APMD Apnimed Inc 27.04 -8.99%

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