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markets22 days ago•40 min saved

Markets Slip as Triple Witching Approaches and Iran Tensions Rise, FedEx Up But SMCI Falls

U.S. stock futures, including the S&P 500 and Dow, were lower ahead of Friday’s triple-witching expiry as Iran warned of 'zero restraint' amid strikes on energy infrastructure and disruption risks; the 10-year yield was around 4.28% and the two-year near 3.83% with markets pricing a high chance of no rate change in April. Premarket movers included FedEx higher after strong results and raised guidance, while Super Micro Computer tumbled after charges against its co-founder over AI exports to China; Planet Labs and Scholastic rose on earnings.

via Benzinga|

#fedex #futures #iran-tensions

finance3 months ago•2 min saved

Wall Street Prepares for a Volatile 'Witching' Day Amid Market Gains

Triple witching day occurs four times a year when stock options, index options, and futures all expire simultaneously, leading to high trading volume but typically low volatility, as traders prepare in advance for the event.

via Axios|

#finance #index-rebalancing #market-volatility

markets9 months ago•0 min saved

Triple Witching Could Shake Up Friday's Trading

The upcoming 'triple witching' options expiration, involving over $6 trillion in assets, is unprecedented as it occurs one day after a market holiday, potentially causing significant market volatility on Friday.

via MarketWatch|

#market-holiday #markets #options-expiration

finance1 year ago•2 min saved

Market Braces for $6 Trillion Triple Witching Event

Despite Nvidia's recent stock sell-off and the market entering a triple witching day, the broader market remains resilient. Evercore ISI's Julian Emanuel suggests that short-term fluctuations in Nvidia's stock are expected and that the market's stability is a positive sign. Nvidia's long-term potential, driven by AI, remains strong according to analysts.

via Yahoo Finance|

#ai #finance #market-resilience

stock-market1 year ago•11 min saved

Nvidia's Struggles Drag Down Stock Market for Second Day

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.2% as Nvidia shares fell for a second day, impacting the broader market. Despite Nvidia's recent struggles, it remains up 155% year-to-date. The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a slight decline but is on track for a 1.4% weekly gain. Trading volatility is expected due to triple witching, and some analysts suggest the market may be overextended. Key movers include Salesforce, Amgen, and Nike, while UnitedHealth lagged.

via CNBC|

#dow-jones #nasdaq #nvidia

finance1 year ago•4 min saved

Nvidia and Markets React to Triple Witching Frenzy

The S&P 500 fell amid the "triple witching" event, which saw the expiration of $5.5 trillion in options and futures contracts, causing significant market volatility. Nvidia experienced a roller-coaster ride, nearly erasing a 5% plunge before falling again. The event comes as markets prepare for the second half of 2024 and potential Federal Reserve actions.

via Yahoo Finance|

#federal-reserve #finance #nvidia

finance1 year ago•2 min saved

Triple Witching Day: Key Market Movers and Insights

The stock market is experiencing volatility due to triple witching, where stock options, stock index futures, and stock index options all expire simultaneously. Treasury yields have fallen, with the 10-year at 4.231%. Nvidia's stock continues to slip, and crude oil prices are expected to rise due to seasonal demand and geopolitical tensions. Gold futures fell 1.2% as the dollar strengthened on positive U.S. business activity data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite are all experiencing minor fluctuations.

via Barron's|

#crude-oil-prices #finance #gold-futures

business1 year ago•3 min saved

Nvidia Loses $118B in Market Value

Nvidia's stock has plummeted, erasing $118 billion in market capitalization and losing its position as the most valuable publicly traded company to Microsoft. The decline coincides with the market's triple-witching event, which involves the expiration of various stock options and futures, contributing to increased market volatility.

via Yahoo Finance|

#business #market-capitalization #microsoft

stock-market1 year ago•0 min saved

"Triple Witching Friday: $6 Trillion in Options and Nvidia in Focus"

Nearly $6 trillion in options are set to expire during Friday's record-breaking 'triple witching,' causing volatility as the Dow wobbles and the S&P 500 trades modestly lower.

via MarketWatch|

#dow-jones #options-expiration #sandp-500

finance2 years ago•4 min saved

Massive Options Expiry Sparks Chaotic 'Triple Witching' on Friday

Options contracts worth over $5 trillion are set to expire on Friday, coinciding with the rebalancing of the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100, leading to a potentially volatile trading session. Traders will be cashing in bullish bets, while index-tracking funds adjust their holdings. Trading volume has been increasing throughout the week, with expectations of enormous volumes on Friday. The surge in bullish options contracts has helped push the S&P 500 to near-record highs. The quarterly "triple witching" expiration event is typically associated with higher trading volume and intraday swings. The rebalancing of the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 after the market close adds further complexity to the situation.

via MarketWatch|

#finance #market-strategists #options