Single Stock Volatility Jumps Higher As Earnings Approach

Implied volatilities were mixed across asset classes last week as the risk of a looming government shutdown weighed on ...
Schaeffer's Investment Research

Stock Futures Shift Higher Despite Fading AI Optimism

Stock futures are higher this morning, as investors monitor the AI sector and look ahead to nonfarm payrolls for September ...

S&P, Nasdaq, Dow futures drift ahead of JOLTS numbers

Stock index future pointed to little change at the open Tuesday as a looming government shutdown kept traders on edge. Dow futures (INDU) slipped 79 points, or -0.17%, to 46,236.67. S&P 500 futures ...
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Stocks Start the Week Higher, Rebound from Weekly Dip

U.S. gold hit record highs today, as investors targeted the safe-haven asset amid government shutdown fears and geopolitical tensions. U.S. gold futures for December delivery rose 1.2% to $3,855.20 ...
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Key SPX Levels to Watch During Options Expiration Week

The S&P 500 Index (SPX – 5,659.91) moved lower last week after rising for three out of four weeks with the help of mega-cap technology names. However, the decline was inconsequential, a loss off about ...