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Traders Are Buying S&P Call Options-But It’s Not What It Seems

Don’t be fooled…

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S&P Continues Its Rally – New All-Time Highs With Low Volatility

S&P Continues Its Rally – New All-Time Highs With Low Volatility

The S&P 500 gained another 1.74% this week as concerns about punitive tariffs eased

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S&P Soars On Benign Inflation Data and Strong Bank Earnings

S&P Soars On Benign Inflation Data and Strong Bank Earnings

S&P 500 gains 23.31% in 2024 but dips 0.48% in early 2025. Volatility rises, led by tech stocks, as investor optimism improves but stays bearish. TSLA volatility drops post-Q4 results.

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Good News Is Bad News For The Market This Week

Good News Is Bad News For The Market This Week

S&P 500 gains 23.31% in 2024 but dips 0.48% in early 2025. Volatility rises, led by tech stocks, as investor optimism improves but stays bearish. TSLA volatility drops post-Q4 results.

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S&P Erodes To End A Strong 2-Year Streak

S&P Erodes To End A Strong 2-Year Streak

S&P 500 gains 23.31% in 2024 but dips 0.48% in early 2025. Volatility rises, led by tech stocks, as investor optimism improves but stays bearish. TSLA volatility drops post-Q4 results.

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Ugly Friday But S&P Gains During the Holiday Week

Ugly Friday But S&P Gains During the Holiday Week

There’s an old saying that markets go up until they don’t. And they didn’t on Wednesday. The conventional wisdom is dangerous for traders and investors and that was

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Fear of the Fed Fuels Frantic Volatility Spike – For Awhile

Fear of the Fed Fuels Frantic Volatility Spike – For Awhile

There’s an old saying that markets go up until they don’t. And they didn’t on Wednesday. The conventional wisdom is dangerous for traders and investors and that was

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Implied Volatility Rises Slightly From Lows

Implied Volatility Rises Slightly From Lows

The week of Dec 7th, implied volatility declined, signaling lower market uncertainty and a perception of greater stability among investors.

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Implied Volatility Eases – Seasonal Factors and Jobs Data Weigh

Implied Volatility Eases – Seasonal Factors and Jobs Data Weigh

The week of Dec 7th, implied volatility declined, signaling lower market uncertainty and a perception of greater stability among investors.

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