U.S. equities are broadly higher at midday on May 20, 2026, with the S&P 500 up 0.94% to 7,423, the Nasdaq gaining 1.34% to 26,217, and the Russell 2000 outperforming with a 1.97% advance to 2,801. West Texas Intermediate crude shed 6% to around $97 per barrel after President Tru
