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International Flavors & Fragrances had two unusually active call options in Thursday trading. It appears that the calls set up nicely for a diagonal spread. Should investors board IFF stock now that it’s bounced back from its October 2023 lows?
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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed up +1.58%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.24%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +3.01%. US stocks rallied Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting 1-week highs...
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.71%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.44%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +2.89%. US stocks today are moderately higher, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting...
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.18%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +2.29%. US stocks today are mostly higher, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting...
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed up +0.70%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.01%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.99%. US stock indexes Friday settled higher. The broader market rose Friday on some positive...
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.44%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.24%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.71%. US stock indexes today are moderately higher. Some positive corporate news is boosting stocks...
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.28%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.36%. US stock indexes today are moderately higher as they recover some of Thursday’s losses....
June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are up +0.28%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are up +0.30% this morning, rebounding from yesterday’s slump prompted by strong U.S. economic data, which heightened speculation that the Federal Reserve might keep rates on hold for most of this year.
A survey of North American equities heading in both directions
June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are trending up +1.01% this morning as forecast-beating quarterly results and sales forecast from Nvidia boosted sentiment, with investors bracing for U.S. business activity data.
June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are up +0.12%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are up +0.11% this morning as market participants looked ahead to the release of the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting, comments from Fed officials, and an earnings report from semiconductor stalwart Nvidia.
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed up +0.12%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.06%. US stock indexes settled mixed on Friday as they consolidated just below this week’s...
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.12%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.08%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.34%. US stock indexes today are mixed as they consolidate just below this week’s all-time...
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.01%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.02%. US stock indexes today are mixed. Stocks garnered some support today on dovish comments...
June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are trending down -0.05% this morning as warnings from a series of Federal Reserve officials prompted investors to reassess their expectations regarding interest rate cuts this year.
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed down -0.34%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.70%. US stock indexes Wednesday settled mixed. Stock prices whipsawed higher Wednesday afternoon after bond...
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down -0.28%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.29%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.23%. The market is mixed the FOMC was released this afternoon. Chairman Jerome Powell announce no...
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up +0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.65%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.47%. The FOMC was released this afternoon . Chairman Jerome Powell announced no change in the...
June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are down -0.42%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are down -0.73% this morning as mixed earnings and the prospect of higher-for-longer U.S. interest rates weighed on sentiment, with all eyes on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision due later in the day.
The world's thirst for energy remains strong, but traditional extraction methods have reached their limits. Enhanced oil and gas recovery (EOR) techniques offer a compelling solution. By employing innovative technologies, EOR unlocks additional resources from existing wells, extending production lifespans and boosts energy security, all while making sound business sense...
The Value Unlocker: Why Ed Breen Makes Investors Money
Ed Breen's name has become synonymous with a specific kind of corporate transformation: the strategic dissection and value extraction from large, often unwieldy conglomerates. His track record across companies like Tyco International and DowDuPont...
Ed Breen's name has become synonymous with a specific kind of corporate transformation: the strategic dissection and value extraction from large, often unwieldy conglomerates. His track record across companies like Tyco International and DowDuPont has earned him a place on any list of "Who's Who Making Investors Money." But what...
After a second straight losing week for stocks, investors in search of relative safety in the market might want to consider value-priced dividend stocks - like the three income picks we've highlighted here.