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‘Main Street’ Rebounds as AI Pauses
Airlines, banks, retailers and metals are coming to life as AI megacaps pause.
How to Trade SPY Options
SPDR S&P 500 ETF isn’t just the most active product in the stock market – it’s also the most traded in the options market. Learn more here.
Value Stocks Rally on Fed Hopes, Dealmaking
Lagging stocks like small caps and materials are playing catchup as investors pivot from megacap growth to value plays.
Options Alert: Big Trade in Wynn Resorts
Wynn Resorts rallied two months ago, and one big investor may expect further upside.
Apple’s Big Week Drove the Nasdaq to Records
Apple just had one of its best weeks ever, driving the Nasdaq to new record highs.
Is More Weakness Coming in the U.S. Dollar?
The greenback has shown signs of continuing lower amid weak economic data and expected changes at the Fed.
Chart of the Day: More Downside in the Greenback?
The U.S. Dollar Index began 2025 with a dramatic slide. Now, after a period of consolidation, some traders may see further downside risk.
Technology & Communication
Chips Break Out as Investors Return to Tech
Money is streaming back to technology stocks as semiconductors and software makers break out.
Nvidia Calls Get Active as AI Goes Mainstream
Options traders flocked to Nvidia yesterday ahead of a potentially key week for the AI giant. Volume surged in short-dated weekly calls expiring this Friday, which suggests investors are looking for a quick move. Here were some of the busiest contracts: More than...
Is Big Tech Starting 2025 With Bullish Signals?
The Nasdaq-100 may be confirming a breakout as the New Year begins with more strength in AI. The tech-heavy index probed below 21,000 last week before reversing higher. That pullback included tests under its October high, December low and 50-day moving average....
Chart of the Day: Is Nvidia’s Next Leg Coming?
Nvidia has been mostly quiet since the summer, but some traders may think another move to the upside is coming. The first pattern on today’s chart is the August high of $131.26. NVDA broke above this level in the first of October and then pulled back to test it in...
Options Alert: Call Volume Spikes in Social Media Stock
Social-media company Snap has been trying to rebound from a summer selloff, and options traders may expect further gains. Heavy volume was detected yesterday in the 6-December 12.50 calls, with early blocks fetching for $0.24 to $0.30. Premiums more than doubled to...