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Stock-hungry volatility funds, ‘gamma-heavy’ options dealers could buoy U.S. equities
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Dec. 4.
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Life happens fast. Life in the options world, even faster
Specialist James Denaro works at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. Wall Street is ticking higher Wednesday and adding a bit more to its big rally from a day before. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
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Why volatility on currency market has suddenly disappeared
Mike Dolan
report on business
AI is showing potential in transforming financial sector, but it’s not ‘ready for prime time’: RBC CEO
BC chief executive Dave McKay says artificial intelligence is already showing its potential in transforming the financial sector, even if it's not "ready for prime time." McKay speaks at the banks annual meeting in Toronto on April 6, 2017.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
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Investors seek shelter as stocks grow more turbulent. Plus, can Enbridge’s juicy dividend be trusted?
FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: Enbridge Inc logo is seen displayed in this illustration taken April 10, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo/File Photo
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Investors seek shelter as U.S. stocks grow more turbulent
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on October 20, 2023 in New York City. The Dow is on a multi day losing streak as events in Israel add to global concerns about oil prices and inflation. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
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Falling stocks, climbing mortgage rates: how 5% Treasury yields could roil markets
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on Aug. 31.
asia-pacific business
Japan says any decision on currency market intervention would be based on volatility, not yen levels
FILE PHOTO: Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks with the media after a meeting of G7 leaders on the sidelines of G20 finance ministers' and Central Bank governors' meeting at Gandhinagar, India, July 16, 2023. REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo
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’Unknown unknowns’ unnerving markets for Q4
Mike Dolan
advisor mutual funds
Is increasing risk tolerance in portfolios to make up for recent drops in valuations a good idea?
Symbol for reducing a risk. Cubes form the word "RISK" while a hand turns a cube and changes the word "high" to low" (or vice versa).
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Hawkish Fed unwittingly stokes Treasuries ‘basis trade’ risks
Jamie McGeever
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Odd bond calm loosening Fed squeeze
Mike Dolan
opinion
The market might be headed for a hard landing. These defensive strategies could protect your portfolio
Lawrence Ullman
opinion
Why now is a good time to consider covered call ETFs
Tom Czitron
inside the market
Like stable dividends? Check out this portfolio
Norman Rothery
investment ideas
Policy tweak and global rates peak - BOJ times it just right
A man walks at the headquarters of Bank of Japan in Tokyo, Japan, January 18, 2023.
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Is this as calm as it gets for markets? Just look at the VIX
Traders work the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on July 25, 2023, in New York City. Wall Street stocks were mixed early July 25 following a round of generally positive earnings as markets looked ahead to a Federal Reserve interest rate decision. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)
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Why stress testing financial plans goes beyond bracing for market volatility
Jason Pereira
advisor stocks
Portfolio managers turn to LRCNs for attractive yields despite greater volatility
BMTC Group Inc.’s balance sheet is buttressed with $52-million in long-term investments and basically no long-term debt.
u.s. business
Economists urge caution as U.S. weekly unemployment claims race to 1½-year high
MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 05: A 'Now Hiring' sign posted on the window of a business looking to hire workers on May 05, 2023 in Miami, Florida. A report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the US economy added 253,000 jobs in April. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)