Stock Market Update

[BRIEFING.COM] While the S&P 500 (-0.4%), Nasdaq Composite (-1.1%), and DJIA (+0.6%) are little changed from their previous levels, sector strength has steadily improved throughout the session, leaving just the consumer discretionary (-1.3%), information technology (-1.1%), communication services (-0.8%), and materials (-0.5%) sectors in negative territory.

Meanwhile, the financials sector (+1.3%) jumps out to a solid gain after a 1.7% retreat yesterday. 

S&P Global (SPGI 493.70, +20.65, +4.37%) leads the advance after topping expectations and issuing upside guidance, while major banking names also provide support. 

The real estate sector (+1.2%) holds a similar gain after sliding 2.7% yesterday.