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Investment Review №352. Playing Defense

S&P 500: August 12–August 20, 2026

Investment Review №352. Playing Defense

S&P 500: August 12–August 20, 2026

Key Events on the US Stock Market

S&P 500

12.08.2026 — 7 748

  • Cisco (CSCO) beat expectations and materially raised its FY27 outlook as AI momentum accelerated and backlog expanded. However, weaker gross margins and a demanding valuation drove the stock down 8.45%

 

14.08.2026 — 7 785

  • U.S. retail sales fell 0.6% MoM in July vs. +0.1% expected. Both the core measure and control group declined, pointing to softer consumer demand

 

19.08.2026 — 7 707

  • Moderna (MRNA) and Merck (MRK) reported positive Phase 3 results for a personalized mRNA melanoma vaccine combined with Keytruda. The therapy reduced recurrence risk, sending Moderna up 177% and Merck >12%
  • July FOMC minutes showed a divided Fed on the path for rates. Policymakers remained concerned about above-target inflation despite continued labor-market resilience

 

20.08.2026 — 7 641

  • Walmart (WMT) beat revenue and EPS expectations, but U.S. comps slowed to 2.6% YoY—the weakest pace since 2022. Weakness in Health & Wellness drove the stock down >9%
  • U.S. initial jobless claims fell 6k to 206k vs. 210k expected, reinforcing the view that layoffs remain low and the labor market is holding up

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