Key TakeawaysThe S&P 500 edged higher on Monday, July 15, 2024, as investors weighed the shifting political environment and the Fed chair reiterated optimism on declining inflation.Energy was the top-performing sector as increased odds of a Trump election victory boosted the outlook for policies favorable to oil and gas companies.SolarEdge Technologies announced workforce reductions as it deals with excessive inventory, pressuring shares across the solar power industry. Major U.S. equities indexes moved hig ...