Why is the stock market up today?

The stock market is broadly up today - 152 of the 235 most-discussed stocks are up, and the S&P 500 (SPY) is +2.21%. VIX (stock fear gauge) is 17.05 (normal). Here is what the data and headlines show - not financial advice.

This page summarises today's overall stocks move - how many names are up vs down, the bellwether's change, the fear gauge - and the headlines being discussed. It explains what the market is doing, not what you should do; do your own research.

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