Nasdaq Dips Over 1% But Records Gains For August: Investor Sentiment Declines, Fear Index Remains In 'Greed' Zone

1. S&P 500 recorded a 2% gain in August despite a recent decline. 2. Personal consumption expenditures rose by 2.6%, aligning with expectations. 3. Fear & Greed index shows slight decline but remains in 'Greed' zone. 4. Hospitality and consumer staples had positive performance, unlike tech stocks. 5. Investors await earnings results from Nio, Signet, and Zscaler today.