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Options

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are mixed in choppy trading with profit taking being seen in the technology space.

Markets and Economy

Closing Market Update: Small-Caps Rise Again

The Russell 2000 rose to a three-month high, but large-cap indexes were mixed as investors looked toward next week's Fed meeting.

Markets and Economy

Mid-Year Outlook: Fixed Income

Despite high volatility in the bond market during the first half of the year, what's surprising is how much didn't change.

Markets and Economy

Opening Market Update: Seeking Direction

After a powerful rally, stocks are flat in a week where earnings and data remain sparse. Investors await tomorrow's initial jobless claims report and Tuesday's inflation data ahead of the Fed meeting next week.

Futures

Looking to the Futures: Surprise Rate Hike Down Under

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) shocked markets by raising their benchmark rate to the highest level since 2012.

Markets and Economy

Tech, Small Caps Gain

Continued gains in tech leave the Nasdaq near a 14-month high, while small-cap stocks shook off some of the weakness.

Markets and Economy

Lower as Apple Rally Fades

A stumble by Apple keeps the S&P 500 Index from entering a fresh bull market, while slowing services sector activity has raised concerns about the economy.

Markets and Economy

Mid-Year Outlook: Global Stocks and Economy

The drama characterizing the first half of 2023 may abate, with potentially milder returns for investors due to effects from the Cardboard Box Recession.

Markets and Economy

Debt Deal Sparks Rally

The end of debt standoff and a stronger-than-expected jobs report helped boost the Dow to its biggest gain in over six months, while the Nasdaq is near a 14-month high.

Trading

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Equities advance on debt ceiling deal and strong employment data.

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