Markets Glide Higher Amid Broad Index Strength
Traders watched a broad rally across stocks and bonds as major indexes posted gains. Investors reacted to favorable economic indicators and strong earnings from several large groups, lifting consumer names, techs, and financials while keeping energy stocks steady.
Mission cast misreads amid uncertain data
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Options trading for amateurs grows in a cautious market
Amateurs increasingly trade options as prices fall since 2003 and volume hits records. The piece explains puts and calls, writer premiums, and a newer product the closed end covered write funds. Skepticism is voiced by Bernie Schaeffer about risk and downside protection in these strategies.
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Market Averages Drift After Mixed Trading
A broad stock market update shows mixed results with the Dow Jones Industrial Average around 10536.93 and the S&P 500 near 1223.13 on one index reading. Wells Fargo and other sectors posted declines while Uti and Trn posted varied moves amid fluctuating futures and bond activity.
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