Some red, some green… market just breathing.
I’m just watching and learning, no rush.
TorukMaktoM on
The major U.S. stock indexes ended **slightly lower** today, **April 18, 2026**, in a modest pullback after six straight days of gains and repeated all-time highs. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq gave back a small portion of recent strength while small caps held up better.
The **S&P 500** slipped **0.24%** (-16.92 points) to close at **7,109.14**,
the **Dow Jones Industrial Average** was nearly flat, down just **0.01%** (-4.87 points) to close at **49,442.56**,
the **Nasdaq Composite** fell **0.26%** (-64.09 points) to close at **24,404.39**,
the **Russell 2000** rose **0.58%** to **2,792.96**.
The **VIX** jumped **7.95%** to **18.87**.
**Bitcoin** climbed **2.22%** to **$76,320**.
**Gold** fell **0.89%** to **$4,836**.
Crude oil surged **5.00%** to **$86.72** per barrel. In dollar terms, the broader market shed an estimated **$120–150 billion** in value.
probablydeadsooon on
Record highs still holding on spy.
You_Cant_Win_This on
Market is scared and I feel momentum from last week is gone. Probably flat for the rest of the week.
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Some red, some green… market just breathing.
I’m just watching and learning, no rush.
The major U.S. stock indexes ended **slightly lower** today, **April 18, 2026**, in a modest pullback after six straight days of gains and repeated all-time highs. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq gave back a small portion of recent strength while small caps held up better.
The **S&P 500** slipped **0.24%** (-16.92 points) to close at **7,109.14**,
the **Dow Jones Industrial Average** was nearly flat, down just **0.01%** (-4.87 points) to close at **49,442.56**,
the **Nasdaq Composite** fell **0.26%** (-64.09 points) to close at **24,404.39**,
the **Russell 2000** rose **0.58%** to **2,792.96**.
The **VIX** jumped **7.95%** to **18.87**.
**Bitcoin** climbed **2.22%** to **$76,320**.
**Gold** fell **0.89%** to **$4,836**.
Crude oil surged **5.00%** to **$86.72** per barrel. In dollar terms, the broader market shed an estimated **$120–150 billion** in value.
Record highs still holding on spy.
Market is scared and I feel momentum from last week is gone. Probably flat for the rest of the week.
hahah HEAT MAP
I was hoping for more green on 4/20