Markets
Daily Market Briefing
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
|
11.59 | +102.63% |
|
|
23.67 | +8.86% |
METC
Ramaco Resources Inc
|
14.54 | +9.32% |
|
|
18.71 | +8.65% |
|
|
23.87 | +7.23% |
Lagging
| Symbol | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
EIX
Edison International
|
53.19 | -24.21% |
PCG
PG&E Corp
|
13.52 | -18.55% |
|
|
10.77 | -13.36% |
AMIX
Autonomix Medical Inc
|
4.84 | -9.02% |
|
|
27.04 | -8.99% |