
THE GIST (“THE WHAT”) Strength in chip stocks lifted the broader S&P 500 index in today’s choppy trading. Gains were limited as yields jumped amid China’s looming property debt crisis. Gaining momentum during the last hour of the session, the index closed near day’s high at 4489.72, up 25.67 points (0.58%). Note: Our daily “S&P 500 (more…)