The Under-the-Radar Stock Beating Every Major Index in 2026
One overlooked growth stock is quietly outperforming the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, and Dow Jones in 2026 — and it's doing it by capitalizing on market volatility. Here's what options traders need to know about this emerging opportunity.
Nasdaq Futures Rise as Big Tech Earnings Calm Geopolitical Fears
Nasdaq futures climbed Friday as strong Big Tech earnings helped offset geopolitical jitters and a mid-week selloff. After IBM and ServiceNow disappointed, investors are now looking to megacap results to sustain the rally. Here is what options traders need to know heading into the weekend.
GLD Up 9% YTD While the S&P Stalls: What's Driving Gold?
Gold has quietly outpaced the S&P 500 by a wide margin so far this year, raising important questions about portfolio diversification and macro risk. Here's what's fueling the rally in GLD and why options traders should be paying close attention to this move.
Markets Pull Back From Highs as Iran Tensions Rattle Traders
Stocks retreated from record highs Thursday as fresh tensions in the Strait of Hormuz gave investors a reason to take profits. Here is what the selloff means for options traders watching volatility and deep OTM LEAPS plays.
Iran Ceasefire, Fed Uncertainty & What It Means for Options
US equity futures climbed and oil briefly touched $100 per barrel after President Trump indefinitely extended a ceasefire with Iran. Meanwhile, Kevin Warsh's rocky confirmation hearing and a security breach at Anthropic are adding layers of uncertainty to an already complex market. Here's what retail options traders need to know.
Faith-Based ETF Beats S&P 500: What Options Traders Should Know
The Inspire 500 ETF (PTL) has outperformed the S&P 500 over its first two years, proving that biblically responsible investing can compete with mainstream benchmarks. For options traders, ETF outperformance stories like this one often signal overlooked opportunities in the underlying holdings. Here's what retail traders need to understand about this milestone and how to position around it.
The Fed, SpaceX & VIX: New Rules of Trading Volatility
The VIX remains surprisingly subdued even as geopolitical tensions simmer and macro uncertainty lingers. Experts from RBC Capital Markets and Kelly Intelligence break down why markets are looking past short-term chaos — and what it means for options traders positioning today.
Magnificent Seven Surge 20%: What It Means for LEAPS Traders
Big Tech stocks have rebounded sharply from March lows, adding $4 trillion in market value as the Magnificent Seven climb 20%. Here's what this momentum shift means for retail options traders eyeing long-dated opportunities in large-cap tech.
Treasuries Slip as Oil Rises: What Options Traders Need to Know
Bond markets are on edge as Middle East ceasefire tensions push oil prices higher, while a potential Fed chair confirmation adds another layer of uncertainty. Here is what retail options traders should understand about these macro crosscurrents and how to position accordingly.
S&P 500 Stocks: 1 to Hold Forever and 2 That Raise Red Flags
Not every S&P 500 stock deserves a spot in your long-term portfolio. We break down one large-cap worth owning for decades and two that are showing troubling signs — plus what it all means for options traders hunting LEAPS opportunities.
Iran Tensions Sink Futures: What Options Traders Need to Know
U.S. futures dropped sharply after American forces seized an Iranian tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, dimming hopes for Middle East de-escalation. For options traders, rising geopolitical risk changes the volatility landscape fast. Here's how to read the market and where opportunities may emerge.
Stocks Hit Records, But Bond Markets Are Flashing Caution
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are at all-time highs, but bond markets and oil futures are telling a very different story. A growing disconnect between equities and fixed income could signal hidden risks — and hidden opportunities — for options traders paying attention.