The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.45%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.60%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25) are up +0.42%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM25) are up +0.58%.
Stock indexes today are moderately higher, with the Dow Jones Industrials posting a 1-1/2 week high. Bank stocks are climbing today to boost the broader market, led by a +3% jump in Bank of America after reporting better-than-expected Q1 net interest income. Also, lower T-note yields today support stocks, with the 10-year T-note yield down -3.9 bp to 4.335%.
