S&P 500
7,652.86 USD
▲ 0.15%
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Markets
LiveAs of Aug 24, 2026, 04:30 PM EDTSource: Yahoo Finance
Quotes may be delayed. For information only, not investment advice.
Market movers
Home and major world indices at a glance.
Nasdaq
25,980.19 USD
▼ 0.33%
NIFTY 50
24,219.05 INR
▼ 0.14%
FTSE 100
10,854.32 GBP
▲ 0.99%
SENSEX
77,369.11 INR
▼ 0.22%
Nikkei 225
65,528.09 JPY
▼ 0.74%
DAX
26,106.60 EUR
▲ 0.48%
Hang Seng
25,517.33 HKD
▼ 0.70%
United States markets
2 quotes| S&P 500 | 7,652.86 USD | 11.70 | ▲ 0.15% |
| Nasdaq | 25,980.19 USD | -86.98 | ▼ 0.33% |
World markets
11 quotes| NIFTY 50 | 24,219.05 INR | -32.95 | ▼ 0.14% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,854.32 GBP | 106.12 | ▲ 0.99% |
| SENSEX | 77,369.11 INR | -171.7 | ▼ 0.22% |
| Nikkei 225 | 65,528.09 JPY | -488.3 | ▼ 0.74% |
| DAX | 26,106.60 EUR | 123.56 | ▲ 0.48% |
| Hang Seng | 25,517.33 HKD | -181.2 | ▼ 0.70% |
| ASX 200 | 9,103.10 AUD | 19.30 | ▲ 0.21% |
| CAC 40 | 8,453.01 EUR | -31.42 | ▼ 0.37% |
| SSE Composite | 3,882.01 CNY | -23.19 | ▼ 0.59% |
| All Ordinaries | 9,316.70 AUD | 18.20 | ▲ 0.20% |
| Straits Times | 5,680.46 SGD | 8.55 | ▲ 0.15% |
Commodities
7 quotes| Gold | 4,707.90 USD | 27.30 | ▲ 0.58% |
| Silver | 68.86 USD | -0.6700 | ▼ 0.96% |
| Copper | 6.60 USD | 0.01400 | ▲ 0.21% |
| Platinum | 1,890.10 USD | -5.600 | ▼ 0.30% |
| WTI Crude Oil | 85.04 USD | -2.020 | ▼ 2.32% |
| Brent Crude | 92.04 USD | -2.350 | ▼ 2.49% |
| Natural Gas | 2.81 USD | -0.002000 | ▼ 0.07% |
Crypto · USD
6 quotes| Bitcoin | 78,692.57 USD | 937.30 | ▲ 1.21% |
| XRP | 1.47 USD | -0.05000 | ▼ 3.28% |
| Ethereum | 2,468.74 USD | 4.92 | ▲ 0.20% |
| Dogecoin | 0.08883 USD | -0.004600 | ▼ 4.91% |
| BNB | 701.29 USD | -0.5600 | ▼ 0.08% |
| Solana | 95.92 USD | 0.4800 | ▲ 0.50% |
FX
5 quotes| EUR/USD | 1.1667 USD | -0.0021 | ▼ 0.18% |
| GBP/USD | 1.3631 USD | -0.0012 | ▼ 0.09% |
| USD/JPY | 159.1460 JPY | 0.2600 | ▲ 0.17% |
| AUD/USD | 0.7151 USD | 0.0032 | ▲ 0.45% |
| NZD/USD | 0.5960 USD | 0.0006 | ▲ 0.10% |
Markets news
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ASX Lists AusBond Index Futures on A$60bn Benchmarks
ASX and Bloomberg have listed futures on the AusBond Composite and Credit indices, benchmarks tracked by more than A$60 billion in Australian assets.
financefeeds.com · 24 Aug 2026
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Weak Sentiment In Global Markets
Sentiment in global markets remains dampened by the deteriorating macroeconomic as well as geopolitical scenario. The looming U.S. sanctions against Iran, the potential spike in crude oil prices as well as the likely impact on inflation weighed heavily on market sentiment.
rttnews.com · 24 Aug 2026
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U.S. Stocks May Lack Direction Ahead Of Nvidia Earnings, Jackson Hole Symposium
The major U.S. Index futures are currently pointing to a roughly flat open on Monday, with stocks likely to show a lack of direction after moving mostly higher last Friday but still posted notable losses for the week.
rttnews.com · 24 Aug 2026
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AVITA Medical: Favorable Reimbursements For Skin Wound Care (NASDAQ:RCEL)
RCEL outlook: more predictable RECELL reimbursement, RECELL GO rollout, PermeaDerm economics, and Q4 2026 breakeven target.
seekingalpha.com · 24 Aug 2026
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Wall Street Poised To Open Lower As Trump To Impose Additional Sanctions On Iran
President Trump is said to be planning to impose more sanctions on Iran. Investors are closely monitoring the geopolitical situation in the Middle East. In the Asian trading session, oil prices were sharply lower.
rttnews.com · 24 Aug 2026
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KPMG Australia to Fire Hundreds of Workers as Crisis Deepens
Scandal-plagued KPMG Australia is cutting almost 400 jobs as it grapples with the fallout from allegations it misused confidential client information to
insurancejournal.com · 24 Aug 2026
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Durham's Workforce Development Confronts Economic Uncertainty and Labor Shifts
Economic uncertainties and shifting labor demands challenge efforts to prepare Durham’s workforce for the future.
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Durham Startups Transform Job Market, Reshape Talent Recruitment Landscape
As entrepreneurship surges, Durham’s workforce and recruitment landscape are undergoing notable shifts.
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Durham's Economic Indicators Drive Job Growth and Skills Training
A clear look at how local economic trends shape job growth and skills training in Durham's evolving business landscape.
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Durham Startups Create Thousands of New Jobs, Reshape Talent Market
Entrepreneurial growth is altering employment patterns and talent demand across Durham’s innovation hubs.
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Durham Welcomes 15+ New Businesses Downtown and Neighborhoods
From downtown dining to neighborhood hubs, here is what residents should know about the latest commercial additions to the city.
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Durham Businesses Navigate Shifting Markets Amid Global Economic Disruptions
Local enterprises face shifting dynamics amid global disruptions and regional economic challenges.
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Durham Retail Vacancy and Openings Track Investment Flows
The city's 2.41 percent vacancy rate and 90 new openings in 2025 show where capital continues to move despite quarterly shifts.
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Durham's Commercial Boom Reshapes Daily Life for 250,000 Residents
Understanding the implications of Durham’s evolving business landscape is critical for consumers and everyday residents.
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Durham's Startup Engine Powers Local Economy with AI, Biotech and Robotics Breakthroughs
From AI-powered weeding systems to drug screening platforms, Durham's entrepreneurs are building the future-and the numbers prove it.
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Durham Businesses Navigate Global Supply Pressures for Expansion Plans
Durham operators weigh global supply pressures when timing new store launches and service expansions.
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S&P 500 fell 0.43% as global markets retreat
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Durham investors and retirement balances.
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Durham Residents Can Use Workforce Services to Reach Triangle Jobs
The local board and its career centers give everyday workers direct access to job search help and training programs tied to regional employers.