Markets
Daily Market Briefing
Friday, August 21, 2026
Bullish
Confidence 78%
Volatility Moderate
Indexes grind higher with buyers in control
Markets are showing bullish tone with 4 of the major indexes higher and 0 lower. Basic Materials is leading the sector board, while Utilities lags. The VIX at 15.21 points to subdued volatility expectations.
Where the indexes closed
| Index | Level | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,631.47 | -54.67 | -0.71% |
| Nasdaq | 26,099.77 | -271.12 | -1.03% |
| Dow Jones | 52,766.88 | -419.02 | -0.79% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,918.01 | -38.44 | -1.30% |
| VIX | 16.44 | +1.52 | +10.19% |
Leading
| Symbol | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
FRVO
Fervo Energy Co
|
19.75 | +28.41% |
|
|
11.35 | +15.23% |
CRK
Comstock Resources Inc
|
16.04 | +11.12% |
MMED
MiniMed Group Inc
|
22.42 | +10.66% |
ADVB
Advanced Biomed Inc
|
10.44 | +10.48% |
Lagging
| Symbol | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
ALMS
Alumis Inc
|
9.47 | -56.58% |
|
|
15.97 | -26.37% |
|
|
2.39 | -17.30% |
|
|
20.53 | -16.51% |
|
|
10.08 | -14.72% |