Wall Street’s ‘fear gauge’ – the VIX – rises to the highest since the pandemic market plunge in 2020
The Cboe Volatility Index broke above 50 on Monday morning, up from about 23 on Friday Source link
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This energy stock is set for a breakout with oil on the rise again. How to play it with options
Tony Zhang breaks down a trade in Phillips 66. Source link
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Markets broaden as investors sell tech winners, but further turbulence may be on the way
Mike Santoli explains the drivers behind this past week’s violent rotation away from big tech winners. Source link
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S&P 500 returns 15% in the first half in an unusually smooth ride
Mike Santoli breaks down what investors are worrying about heading into the second half. Source link
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Election hedging is causing a ‘kink’ in the volatility market
The Vix futures curve shows a sharp jump later this year, around the time of the presidential election. Source link
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The stock market is in its longest stretch without a 2% sell-off since the financial crisis
Wall Street's rise to record highs has come with very little volatility. Source link
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How to buy a put spread on the Nasdaq as a portfolio hedge
Jeff Kilburg gives a market hedge just in case everything doesn't work out as the bulls suspect. Source link
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The revived craze for GameStop is confusing Wall Street. It’s ‘not in a position to be profitable’
From a fundamental standpoint, the brick-and-mortar video game company isn't deserving of such a stock pop. Source link
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Wall Street expects rate hikes are off the table for now. Next week’s inflation data will test that thesis
A reading that comes in line with expectations could signal further upside ahead for stocks, while a significantly hotter print
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