S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 8/17/26
Tip Ranks·- The S&P 500 faced market pressure on August 17, 2026, amid the impending expiration of the U.S.-Iran 60-day ceasefire and rising oil prices. - The energy sector emerged as the top performer due to a 2% increase in Brent crude and ongoing supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, boosting companies like Devon Energy and Phillips 66. - Conversely, the communication services sector suffered significant losses driven by bearish analyst ratings and heightened competition affecting firms such as Charter Communications and Trade Desk.10 Communication Services Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today’s Session
benzinga_article·- Benzinga's options activity scanner tracked unusual whale transactions across 10 communication services stocks during the session. - The tracked activity includes various put and call options with differing sentiments, strike prices, and expiration dates ranging from August 2026 to December 2028. - These whale alerts help traders discover potential trading opportunities by highlighting abnormal market estimations and trading volumes.