Market Brief 29 August, 2024

Good evening, investors and traders!

The markets are showing mixed signals today, with the S&P 500 Index (GSPC) holding steady while the Nasdaq 100 Index (NDX) experienced a slight decline. Volatility is evident across various asset classes, with notable gains in the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) and losses in the CBOE Gold Volatility (GVZ). Among individual stocks, Dollar General Corporation (DG) saw a significant drop, while Veeva Systems Inc Class A (VEEV) experienced a substantial surge. The cryptocurrency market is also experiencing volatility, with Ariva (ARV) experiencing the most significant losses.