The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Neutral” zone on Monday. U.S. stocks recorded gains on Monday, with the Nasdaq Composite settling at a record level during the session. Shares of Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) gained 2.2%, while Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) gained around 2.9% on Monday. The technology-heavy Nasdaq jumped 18.1% in the first half of the year, while the S&P 500 surged 14.5%. Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed on a negative note, with materials, industrials, and real estate stocks recording the …