US STOCK OPTIONS
Who is Wall Street betting on, Kamala Harris or Donald Trump? Here's what analysts are saying
Wall Street brokers and analysts are currently in a major dilemma as 'Trump trades' are going down while Kamala Harris' entry in the polls sees a few stocks showing a skyrocketing trend. What could be the trend of the US stock markets as the US poll race intensifies?
US stocks flat at open ahead of Nvidia results
Wall Street's main indexes were flat at the open on Wednesday ahead of Nvidia's earnings report, with focus squarely on whether the recent bull market rally led by the AI chip firm and other tech-related shares can be sustained.
Nasdaq seeks SEC approval for bitcoin index options
Nasdaq is awaiting regulatory approval to launch and trade options on a bitcoin index. This move would provide institutional investors and traders an alternative way to hedge their exposure to bitcoin. The options would track the CME CF Bitcoin Real-Time Index, supplementing the recently launched leveraged ETFs tied to bitcoin.
Nvidia results could spur record $300 billion swing in shares, options show
Traders in the U.S. equity options market predict Nvidia's upcoming earnings report could impact its shares by over $300 billion. Nvidia's stock has driven significant gains in the S&P 500 this year, and traders are betting on a large potential rally due to its dominance in artificial intelligence chips.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock action on Wednesday
Indian equity markets ended flat on Tuesday. Analysts noted that profit-taking at highs and technical indicators suggest the Nifty could face resistance at 25,200-25,250, with support at 24,960-24,855. The market remains range-bound, with potential for a slight dip or rise depending on movements around 25,000 and 25,100.
Asian stocks fall as US rally takes a breather: Markets wrap
Asian stocks declined following a halt in Wall Street's rally near record highs. Shares fell in Japan, Australia, and South Korea, while Chinese stocks are expected to follow suit. The market's recent gains were driven by hopes of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Investors are now looking for more signals from upcoming speeches and data.
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US stocks open higher as July inflation report cements rate-cut bets
Wall Street's main indexes saw gains on Wednesday, buoyed by data showing U.S. inflation moderated. This reinforced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September. Information technology and financial stocks led the gains, while Alphabet slipped following Justice Department scrutiny.
Asian stocks track US rally in countdown to CPI: Markets wrap
Asian markets surged following US inflation data suggesting the Federal Reserve might ease monetary policy in September. Japan and South Korea saw notable gains. The US producer price index increased less than expected, enhancing Fed rate cut expectations. Investors are also eyeing US consumer price index data for further signs of easing inflation pressures.
F&O Radar| Deploy Bull Call Spread in Nifty, Apollo Hospitals for potential gains
Witnessing the recovery in Friday’s session after a volatile week, the index as well as stocks have shown recovery and analysts believe that a potential upward movement can be foreseen.
US stock market: Top stocks to watch out on Monday, list of key factors to drive S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq
US stock market investors will trade cautiously on Monday as S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq will look to come out of volatility.
Wall Street Week Ahead-Rollercoaster week in US stocks leaves investors braced for bumps ahead
The past week experienced substantial fluctuations in U.S. stock markets driven by disappointing manufacturing and employment data. Investors are keenly awaiting upcoming inflation figures, company earnings, and the presidential election outcome to gain clarity. The Federal Reserve's anticipated rate adjustments in September are also a major factor in market predictions.
As valuations soar, staying with a select few is better option: 5 real-estate stocks with upside potential of up to 39%
Like business and economic cycles, stock markets also have cycles where they will take a liking to a particular sector in such a manner that valuations will go through the roof. Then comes a phase, where the same sector is thrown down the dumps. Real estate sector is one sector where in 2008, valuations were at their peak. then come and fall and by the start of 2020 valuations were in the dumps. After the recovery of the last four years real estate stocks have reached the level where they are not as cheap as they were in 2020 nor they have reached levels where one can say a bubble has formed. So, while taking exposure to the real estate sector it would be better to stay with select stocks, where management has learnt how to deal with both good and bad times. Also they operate in a region where the average income is higher. Exposure to both office and residential real estate is extremely important to ensure debt which is bound to be there is served with trouble.
F&O Radar: Deploy Short Strangle in Nifty to gain from limited upside
A Short Strangle consists of selling one call option with a higher strike price and one put option with a lower strike price. Both options are based on the same underlying stock and have the same expiration date, but they have different strike prices.
Will US stock markets get more shocks in coming days? Why has Warren Buffet warned Wall Street? Details here
It should be kept in mind that the S&P 500 fell 1.5% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite also tumbled by 2.5% on Thursday last week. The downslide was so clear and widespread that Dow futures slipped 400 points or 0.1%, S&P 500 futures fell 1.2% and Nasdaq futures came down 1.8%. Under these circumstances, Warren Buffett's unprecedented $132 Billion warning to Wall Street can't be ignored.
Traders brace for more volatility after jobless claims
Traders are bracing for continued market volatility, with significant attention on Thursday's report regarding US jobless claims. The options market suggests a 1.2% move in the S&P 500 Index. Recent unemployment figures have raised concerns, and the jobless claims data will be key in understanding labor market trends and potential market impacts.
O’Neil Capital Management India launches ONeil India Quant Fund
The Indian asset management setup of the legendary investor William O’Neil, O’Neil Capital Management (OCM India), has launched a Category III Quant alternative investment fund (AIF).
Investing in the US: 5 key things to know
Indian investors are increasingly looking to diversify their portfolios by investing in the US stocks. Here are the various ways in which they can do so and access some of the world’s leading companies.
Wall St Week Ahead: Flaring economic worries threaten US stocks rally
Wall Street faced turbulence as apprehensions rose over high-interest rates affecting U.S. growth. Recent data revealed slowed job growth and higher unemployment in July, sparking market selloffs. There are concerns that elevated borrowing costs are harming the economy, compounded by lackluster corporate earnings and heightened market volatility.
Dow slumps 459 pts, Nasdaq on pace to confirm correction after weak jobs report
The S&P 500 reached its lowest point since July 11th, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average faced its most significant two-day decline since March 2023. July's job growth fell considerably short of expectations, with 114,000 new nonfarm payrolls compared to the 175,000 predicted. The unemployment rate also edged up to 4.3%. This weaker-than-expected labour market data has shifted trader sentiment, with many now anticipating a more substantial half-percentage-point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September, as opposed to the previously anticipated quarter-percentage-point reduction.
It is a struggle to invest money in short-term now, says Madhu Kela; points to best way to regulate F&O market
The smartest way to regulate the F&O market is to increase the lot size so that the retail people cannot get in basically, says Madhu Kela. You do not want to kill the market. Already there is so much taxation that is unreal. There is STT, income tax, dividend distribution tax, buyback tax, long-term capital gains tax and short-term capital gains tax.
ATC to convert Rs 160 crore of Voda Idea bonds into equity
American Tower Corp's India unit requests Vodafone Idea to convert remaining debentures into equity shares, potentially giving ATC a 0.2% stake. Vi is taking steps to fulfill the conversion as part of its financial strategy amidst intense competition in the telecom sector.
Zomato gets shareholder approval for Esop plan, gives up pursuit of NBFC licence
Food delivery company Zomato had proposed an Esop pool of 183 million shares. The new plan would mean a 2% stake dilution for existing shareholders, founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal had told shareholders in May, adding that the new pool would be sufficient for the next five years.
Retail traders are getting bigger than ever in US stock options
Retail traders were responsible for 18.3% of the total options activity in June, a record, the bank’s strategists led by Bram Kaplan wrote Friday in a note to clients on Friday. More than 60% of their orders were for contracts expiring a week out or less, with technology options being of the highest demand among single-stock trades.
Musk plans stock option grants to Tesla's high-performers: Report
Elon Musk plans to introduce stock-based compensation at Tesla following shareholder approval of his $56 billion pay plan. The company aims to provide stock option grants for exceptional performance and award spot option grants for outstanding contributions amidst sales slowdown and intensifying price competition from Chinese rivals.
How Elon Musk's $44.9 billion Tesla pay package compares with the most generous plans for other US CEOs
Elon Musk won't get access to the stock options just yet, even with the reapproval vote. In 2018, January Delaware Judge said the shareholders weren't informed that Musk controlled the company's board and the process for approving was 'deeply flawed." But Tesla said Musk deserves the pay because he turned the company into the top-selling electric vehicle maker in the world.
How Elon Musk's $44.9B Tesla pay package compares with the most generous plans for other U.S. CEOs
Tesla shareholders on Thursday voted overwhelmingly in favor of restoring Musk's 10-year pay plan, valued by the company in April at $44.9 billion. It was worth more early in the year, but Tesla's stock value has fallen about 25% since then.
Former Allianz employee pleads guilty to fraud over $7 billion funds meltdown
Former Allianz fund manager Gregoire Tournant pleaded guilty to investment adviser fraud charges related to the $7 billion losses in private funds during the COVID-19 pandemic meltdown. Tournant misled investors about fund risks, altered performance data, and obstructed an SEC probe. Allianz agreed to pay $6 billion to resolve the case, with two other managers also pleading guilty. Tournant had previously denied the charges but changed his plea.
F&O stocks: Hindustan Aeronautics, Power Grid among 5 stocks with short buildup
To determine if a stock has seen a buildup of fresh short positions, we need to understand the concept of "short selling." Short selling occurs when a trader anticipates that the price of a stock will decrease. The trader sells the stock without actually owning it and then aims to buy it back at a lower price. For example, if stock XYZ is trading at Rs 100, a trader might sell it at Rs 100 and then repurchase it at Rs 90, thereby making a profit of Rs 10.
F&O Radar: Deploy Neutral Iron Butterfly in Nifty amid election jitters
Despite the India VIX hitting record levels of 21.81, the highest since October 2022, the Nifty remains within a few percentage points of its all-time highs. The year 2024 holds significance not only for the Indian market, with domestic general elections looming, but also globally, with the US elections on the horizon.
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