S&P 500 Nabs Record as Stocks Settle Quietly Higher

• Another retailer making major post-earnings moves.
• This oil stock is a buy for short-term put traders.
• Plus, a Swift lift for this jewelry giant; software name enjoying gains; and ANF options on fire. 

5 Things to Know Today

1. Fewer people will be able to get the latest version of the Covid-19 vaccine, as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. changes accessibility. (Bloomberg)
2. Small team managers were among some of the most recent cuts at Google. (CNBC)
3. Taylor Swift's engagement boosts popular jewelry stock.
4. Record day just unfolded for this software giant.
5. Behind the post-earnings options surge for ANF.

Gold Ekes Out Small Gain Despite Rising Yields

A bigger-than-anticipated drop in U.S. crude inventories, combined with the possible impact of U.S. tariffs on India pushed oil higher today. September-dated West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose 1.4%, or 90 cents, to settle at $64.15 per barrel.

A rise in yields and the U.S. dollar pressured gold, though it eked out a gain for the session. December-dated gold futures added 0.2% to finish at $3,438.30 per ounce.