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Stocks Head for Record Drop as War Escalates
The pain is growing on Wall Street as fighting escalates in the Middle East.
Surprise Deals Lift Stocks Before Powell Speech
Unexpected dealmaking is lifting stocks as investors brace for a key event on Friday.
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.
Technology & Communication
Small Caps Lead as Money Shifts to Real Economy
Small caps are leading as investors focus on real-economy stocks and avoid large growth names.
Options Alert: Bears Could Be Active in Social Media Stock
Snap plunged on weak results last month, and some options traders may be targeting further downside. Check out this unusual activity from yesterday in the social-media stock: More than 29,000 November 6 puts traded, mostly for $0.17. About 16,000 December 8 puts...
Big Technology Companies Report Earnings Soon
Second quarter earnings season has begun. Financials have already reported, and attention will soon turn to major technology companies like Microsoft and Apple. This article will cover some key dates and recent news on these stocks....
Bulls in the China Shop? Options Surge Before Big Events
Options traders are getting active in Chinese technology companies like Baidu before two potentially important events. The first catalyst is at 8:30 a.m. ET tomorrow, when the U.S. Labor Department releases the consumer price index (CPI). It's the first reading of...
AI Stocks May Show Signs of Stalling After Big Rally
AI stocks could be showing signs of fatigue as the end of the second quarter approaches. The S&P 500 rose 0.6 percent in the holiday-shortened week between Friday, June 14, and Friday, June 21. It was the third consecutive positive week, with more than 70 percent...