US Market Report · as of 2026-08-04 NY close
The S&P 500 closed at 7,736.52, up 1.79% on the day. Overall regime call: INFLATION.
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S&P 500 Close
7,736.52
+1.79% · +0.0% vs peak
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VIX
16.5
Calm <20
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USD/KRW
1,429.4
-0.44% · 1M -6.6%
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Regime
INFLATION
🟢 Entries allowed
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📝 US Market Wrap
■ Market Overview & Leaders
US equities roared to fresh records as easing Iran tensions and strong earnings lifted sentiment across the board. The Nasdaq led with a 2.59% surge to 26,584.99, the S&P 500 climbed 1.79% to 7,736.52, and the Dow added 1.71% to close at 54,085.88. Stealing the show was the PHLX Semiconductor Index, which rocketed 6.55% to 12,179.26 — a move set to reverberate through Asian chip names overnight. Intel (+10.8%), Qualcomm (+7.3%), AMD (+7.0%), and Broadcom (+6.6%) paced the rally, while Caterpillar (+5.6%) added industrial muscle.
■ Flows & Breadth
Breadth was solidly positive, with 30 advancers against 10 decliners among large caps — confirming the broad-based nature of today’s rally rather than a narrow chip-driven pop. Defensive and energy names lagged: Amazon (-2.3%), UnitedHealth (-1.9%), Chevron (-1.4%), ExxonMobil (-0.7%), and Costco (-0.7%) all slipped. Notably, the VIX rose 4.04% to 16.50 even as indices hit highs — a mild divergence worth watching. USD/KRW eased 0.44% to 1,429.43, reflecting reduced risk aversion.
■ Takeaway
Today’s action was a textbook risk-on session — semis roared, breadth confirmed the move, and geopolitical relief provided the spark. 🚀
📊 Market Snapshot
| Index | Close | 1D | 5D | 1M | vs Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,736.52 | +1.79% | +4.1% | +2.6% | +0.0% |
| Nasdaq | 26,584.99 | +2.59% | +6.9% | +1.8% | -1.9% |
| Dow | 54,086 | +1.71% | +2.5% | +1.9% | +0.0% |
| PHLX Semiconductor | 12,179.3 | +6.55% | +10.4% | -5.6% | -16.8% |
| VIX | 16.5 | +4.04% | -9.4% | +6.0% | -36.0% |
| USD/KRW | 1,429.4 | -0.44% | -2.4% | -6.6% | -8.0% |
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🏷️ Large-Cap Movers (Today)
| Gainers | Chg | Losers | Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel | +10.8% | Amazon | -2.3% |
| Qualcomm | +7.3% | UnitedHealth | -1.9% |
| AMD | +7.0% | Chevron | -1.4% |
| Broadcom | +6.6% | ExxonMobil | -0.7% |
| Caterpillar | +5.6% | Costco | -0.7% |
Large-cap breadth: 30 up · 10 down (of 40)
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🔄 Sector Rotation
| Sector | 1M | 3M | Score | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | -1.4% | +11.7% | 21.2 | Growth |
| Materials | +0.8% | +2.2% | 10.2 | — |
| Industrials | -0.7% | +11.8% | 6.5 | — |
| Consumer Staples | -0.0% | +7.3% | 6.2 | Defensive |
| Energy | +13.1% | -6.4% | 5.2 | Defensive |
| Consumer Discretionary | +3.9% | +1.3% | 4.0 | Growth |
| Health Care | -1.5% | +10.8% | 4.0 | Defensive |
| Financials | +1.1% | +6.3% | 2.1 | Defensive |
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📐 Market Breadth
(40 names)
| Above 200-DMA | Above 50-DMA | Up over 1M | 52-wk highs | 52-wk lows |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65% | 52% | 48% | 0% | 0% |
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📰 Headlines
- Stock market today: Nasdaq surges, Dow and S&P 500 trade at record highs amid US-Iran optimism, tech rally — Yahoo Finance
- Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq 100 Futures Gain as Trump Halts ‘Massive Attack’ on Iran—Atkore — Benzinga
- The S&P 500 is back at a record high and the Dow just hit 54,000 — CNN
- Stocks are surging to fresh records as the US says a deal is close to reopen the Strait of Hormuz — Business Insider
- Stock Market Today, Aug. 4: S&P 500 and Dow Set New Highs on Easing Geopolitical Tensions — The Motley Fool
- US stocks near record high, oil falls as Trump claims Iran talks under way — aljazeera.com
- Dow soars 900 points on strong corporate earnings and hopes of Iran deal — CBS News
- Dow Jones Futures: S&P 500 Jumps To High; SpaceX, AMD Lead Earnings Movers Late — Investor’s Business Daily
Headlines are credited to their publishers — click a headline to open the original article.
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🌐 Macro Dashboard
| Indicator | Level | 1M | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 10Y yield | 0.79 | — | — |
| Dollar Index (DXY) | 119.70 | -0.7% | — |
| Gold | 4,134 | -0.5% | — |
| WTI Crude | 84.20 | +21.1% | ▼ |
| Bitcoin | 64,176 | -1.2% | — |
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🌡️ Regime & Risk Diagnosis
- Regime call: INFLATION — Inflationary — growth with rising price pressure
- Allocation guide: Tilt toward real assets and value
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🎯 System Watchlist
Sectors in focus: Consumer Discretionary 6 names · Health Care 3 names · Technology 3 names · Consumer Staples 3 names · Financials 2 names
| Name | Mkt | Sector | Style | Score | Target | Stop | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSIC | US | Health Care | Swing | 100 | +11.2% | -5.6% | Watching |
| ZBRA | US | Technology | Swing | 100 | +20.0% | -10.0% | Watching |
| CINF | US | Financials | Swing | 100 | +19.0% | -9.5% | Watching |
| EBAY | US | Consumer Discretionary | Swing | 100 | +17.7% | -8.9% | Watching |
| PFG | US | Financials | Swing | 100 | +15.6% | -7.8% | Watching |
| CSCO | US | Technology | Swing | 100 | +20.0% | -10.0% | Held |
| LIN | US | Materials | Swing | 100 | +13.4% | -6.7% | Watching |
| NWSA | US | Communication Services | Swing | 100 | +18.3% | -9.1% | Watching |
| SBUX | US | Consumer Discretionary | Swing | 100 | +17.6% | -8.8% | Watching |
| MNST | US | Consumer Staples | Swing | 100 | +15.6% | -7.8% | Watching |
| DXCM | US | Health Care | Swing | 100 | +20.0% | -10.0% | Watching |
| NVDA | US | Technology | Swing | 100 | +20.0% | -10.0% | Held |
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🤖 System Trading Status
Closed today:
| Name | Mkt | Exit type | Held | P&L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KDP | US | ROTATION_EXIT | 7d | +0.18% |
5 open positions — average unrealized P&L +5.91% (5 winning / 0 losing)
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Published 2026-08-05 07:16 KST
For information only — not investment advice or a solicitation. All investment decisions are your own responsibility.
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