Stock Market Update

[BRIEFING.COM] The major averages remain pinned near their flatlines as the session trudges on in an uneventful fashion.

The financials sector (+0.6%) is off to a solid start this morning, with Apollo Global Management (APO 144.20, +6.82, +4.97%) leading the strength against a backdrop of solid participation. 

KeyCorp (KEY 20.32, +0.93, +4.80%) holds a similar gain after providing investor updates, with the company reporting that it is on pace to meet or exceed all financial metrics. 

Though not yet a member of the sector, Ares Management (ARES 177.28, +13.02, +7.93%) trades higher following news that it will join the S&P 500.