The S&P 500 index closed slightly lower on Friday after hitting a new record high of 6,315.61. Mega-cap tech stocks continue to support the market, with earnings reports from Tesla and Alphabet being closely watched. The index is expected to open 0.2% higher today, near record levels. Investor sentiment has slightly deteriorated, with 39.3% bullish and 39.0% bearish. The Nasdaq 100 also reached a new all-time high, driven by Nvidia and Microsoft. The VIX remains near lows, with potential for a market reversal. Crude oil prices are consolidating below resistance levels, reacting to geopolitical developments. Oil remains in consolidation mode, with resistance near $68-69.

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