Stock Market Midday, Aug. 28: Stocks Edge Higher on Fed's Clear Inflation Message

Major stock indexes edged higher on Aug. 28 as investors digested Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech emphasizing commitment to reducing inflation. The S&P 500 gained 0.20%, Nasdaq rose 0.14%, and the Dow climbed 0.17%. Communication services led sector gains while industrials and healthcare traded lower. Elastic surged 18% on earnings, but semiconductor stocks like Marvell and Rubrik fell despite beating expectations, as investors grew cautious following recent rallies and amid signals of potential rate hikes.