[BRIEFING.COM] The S&P 500 (+0.01%) is narrowly higher this afternoon, in second place among the major averages.
Elsewhere, S&P 500 constituents Super Micro Computer (SMCI 36.05, -1.88, -4.96%), Generac (GNRC 165.68, -7.94, -4.57%), and Nucor (NUE 125.45, -5.96, -4.54%) slip in the standings despite a dearth of corporate news.
Meanwhile, Progressive (PGR 253.84, +11.08, +4.56%) is one of today's top performers as November results showed strong growth in premiums, income, and policies.