Markets
Daily Market Briefing
Monday, September 21, 2026
Bullish
Confidence 87%
Volatility Low
Indexes grind higher with buyers in control
Markets are showing bullish tone with 4 of the major indexes higher and 0 lower. Communication Services is leading the sector board, while Energy lags. The VIX at 14.80 points to subdued volatility expectations.
Where the indexes closed
| Index | Level | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,706.03 | -58.61 | -0.76% |
| Nasdaq | 26,936.04 | -308.24 | -1.13% |
| Dow Jones | 51,511.59 | -352.10 | -0.68% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,840.04 | -49.88 | -1.73% |
| VIX | 15.31 | +1.10 | +7.74% |
Leading
| Symbol | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
NNBR
NN Inc
|
3.86 | +14.54% |
FSLY
Fastly, Inc.
|
29.65 | +13.69% |
|
|
14.82 | +9.62% |
ASTC
Astrotech Corp
|
7.42 | +6.61% |
ACMR
ACM Research Inc
|
80.67 | +6.43% |
Lagging
| Symbol | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
|
|
16.87 | -22.15% |
ALKT
Alkami Technology Inc
|
14.66 | -18.96% |
RAPP
Rapport Therapeutics Inc
|
34.13 | -17.70% |
|
|
31.39 | -16.36% |
|
|
12.78 | -14.74% |