The S&P 500 reached all-time highs this week, boosted by record options trading volumes and a drop in the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) to its lowest level since January. Over four million S&P 500 index call options traded on Tuesday, breaking previous records and reflecting strong bullish sentiment. Semiconductor stocks also surged, helped by stabilizing Treasury yields and robust earnings growth projections for the second quarter. This market activity suggests renewed investor confidence as summer ends and trading picks up.
Senator John Boozman bought Palantir shares in May 2026, and since then the stock surged about 28.4%, far outperforming the S&P 500. Palantir, a major U.S. government software contractor, reported strong Q2 earnings with revenue up 93% year-over-year...
The ProShares S&P 500 High Income ETF (ISPY) offers higher monthly income through daily call option writing but charges a 0.56% annual fee, significantly more than standard S&P 500 ETFs like SPY or VOO. This strategy limits upside gains, as shown by ...
The US Labor Department reported a surprising decline of 23,000 payroll jobs in July, well below the expected growth of nearly 100,000. Despite the job losses, unemployment decreased to 4.1%, with declines mainly in retail and financial sectors. This...
The NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF (SPYI) has shown a strong three-year performance since its August 2022 launch, offering investors a near 12% annual distribution while maintaining principal growth. The fund uses a covered-call strategy on S&P 500 opt...
Nvidia is gaining momentum with its stock poised to reach all-time highs, driven by strong growth in AI and the semiconductor sector. Valuations in tech and semiconductors remain below their 2025 peaks, supporting further upside potential. Increased ...
