Implied vs. Historical Volatility: Why the Best Option Trades Often Begin wit...
Saturday, July 4,2026,10:31
High implied volatility doesn't automatically make an option attractive to sell. By comparing implied volatility to historical volatility, traders can identify when the options market may be pricing in more risk than a stock has recently demonstrated. This research explains why the IV/HV relationship became an important component of a dual-stock-plus-option stock-ranking system. .. read more..
How to save money on air conditioning as electric bills climb
Friday, July 3,2026,20:29
As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs. .. read more..
Canadian Rock Legend Bryan Adams Shares Defiant New Single '51st State'
Friday, July 3,2026,17:02
Canadian rock legend Bryan Adams shared a powerful new rock anthem, "51st State," on Canada Day, July 1. .. read more..
Canadian Stocks Advance As US Fed Rate-Hike Concerns Begin To Ease
Friday, July 3,2026,16:27
Extending the gains from two previous sessions, Canadian stocks edged higher on Friday after yesterday's U.S. nonfarm payrolls data cooled U.S. Federal Reserve rate hike concerns, leading to a rise in gold-linked metal stocks and a consequent surge in materials sector that lifted the index. .. read more..
Canadian Market Up Firmly, Looks Set To End On Strong Note
Friday, July 3,2026,14:08
The Canadian market remains firmly up in positive territory on Friday, led by gains in materials, healthcare and communications sectors. The undertone remains firm amid easing geopolitical tensions and rising hopes the Fed will not hike interest rates anytime soon. .. read more..
American Express and Chase move luxury lounge wars beyond the airport
Friday, July 3,2026,14:03
Credit card companies are increasingly offering access to lounges and perks at festivals and sporting events, often exclusively for premium cardholders. .. read more..
More than 100,000 fireworks recalled ahead of July 4
Friday, July 3,2026,13:33
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund. .. read more..
Swiss Market Shrugs Off Early Weakness, Ends On Firm Note
Friday, July 3,2026,13:31
After a marginal upmove and a subsequent drop into negative territory, the Switzerland market stayed weak till around mid-afternoon on Friday before climbing higher to eventually end the trading session on a firm note. .. read more..
Five July 4th Fireworks: Unusual Options Activity Flags Cheap Lottery-Ticket ...
Friday, July 3,2026,13:30
These five unusually active July 10 out-of-the-money calls are priced below $0.20. Stellantis offers the highest probability of profit at 26.23%, while Chewy, Broadcom, PayPal, and Walmart round out the list of cheap, speculative bets for next week's expiration. .. read more..
European Markets Close Higher Note On Easing Geopolitical, Interest Rate Conc...
Friday, July 3,2026,13:09
After struggling for direction till around noon, European stocks moved higher and closed on a firm note on Friday on easing concerns about Middle East tensions and hopes that the Federal Reserve will not tighten its monetary policy for now. .. read more..
THINK Ahead: The calm before the CPI
Friday, July 3,2026,13:00
THINK Ahead in developed markets United States (James Knightley) It is a quiet week for US data, sandwiched between a softer-than-expected US jobs report and a June CPI release scheduled for 14 July, which should show prices at the headline level falling month-on-month due to the plunge in gasoline prices. This may push the market ... .. read more..
Treasury, IRS To Accept Philanthropic Stock Contributions For Trump Accounts
Friday, July 3,2026,12:54
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced that it will accept large philanthropic contributions of readily tradable public company stock to support Trump Accounts. This announcement comes ahead of the formal launch of Trump Accounts on July 4, U.S. Independence Day. .. read more..
97% Of US Filers Received Tax Cut In The Past Filing Season: Treasury
Friday, July 3,2026,12:53
97 percent of Americans who filed their income tax returns this past filing season have received a tax cut, benefiting from the Working Families Tax Cuts, according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. .. read more..
FAA Grants $1.776 Bln To Upgrade American Airports
Friday, July 3,2026,12:49
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced that the Federal Aviation Administration granted a total of $1.776 billion to upgrade American airports with runway rehabilitations, family-friendly enhancements, and safety upgrades. These investments address infrastructure needs, family-friendly improvements, and more. Forty-six states received investment grants. Major investments inclu .. read more..
Here's who won — and lost — under Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
Friday, July 3,2026,12:14
A year after President Trump signed the sweeping tax and spending package, its effects on households, businesses and federal programs are increasingly evident. .. read more..
One year later, here's who won — and lost — under the OBBBA
Friday, July 3,2026,11:39
A year after President Trump signed the sweeping tax and spending package, its effects on households, businesses and federal programs are increasingly evident. .. read more..
U.S. says it's monitoring oil markets for price-fixing, urges states to do same
Friday, July 3,2026,10:30
Antitrust regulators suggested that state attorneys general could assist in investigating unlawful conduct by companies. .. read more..
Brazil Services Growth Improves On World Cup Boost
Friday, July 3,2026,10:23
The Brazilian service sector growth accelerated somewhat in June as World Cup-related viewing events, hospitality spending, and media activity helped support demand. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Brazil Services Business Activity Index rose to 51.3 in June from 50.4 in May. On the price front, input prices and selling charges increase at stronger rates in June. .. read more..
Down 19% YTD, Is Carvana (CVNA) Due for a Bounce Back?
Friday, July 3,2026,10:15
While the operational narrative is very convincing, CVNA stock is priced for perfection, making it a difficult bullish trading prospect. .. read more..
Turkey Inflation Eases To 32.11% In June
Friday, July 3,2026,09:38
Turkey's consumer price inflation moderated in June to the lowest level in three months. Consumer price inflation slowed to 32.11 percent in June from 32.61 percent in May. The annual price growth in housing eased to 45.14 percent from 45.59 percent, inflation based on transportation softened to 31.15 percent from 34.29 percent. .. read more..
Italy Retail Sales Rise 0.2% In May
Friday, July 3,2026,09:06
Italy's retail sales increased more than expected in May after remaining flat in the previous month. The sales value rose 0.2 percent on a monthly basis in May, following a stagnant change in April. Economists had expected an increase of 0.1 percent. Sales of food products expanded 0.2 percent monthly in May, and those of non-food products increased the same by 0.2 percent. .. read more..
Constellation Brands Generates Strong Free Cash Flow - But is STZ Undervalued?
Friday, July 3,2026,09:00
Constellation Brands, which sells Corona and Modelo beers, generated strong fiscal Q1 free cash flow and FCF margins. But investors are wondering if it's undervalued. One play is to sell short OTM puts. .. read more..
UK Service Sector Contracts In June
Friday, July 3,2026,08:48
The UK service sector contracted at the fastest pace since early 2023 in June, final purchasing managers' survey data from S&P Global showed Friday. The services Purchasing Managers' Index posted 48.8 in June, down from 49.3 in May. The flash score was 48.7. The score remained below the neutral 50.0 mark and hit the lowest since the start of 2023. .. read more..
Portugal Survive Late Drama To Defeat Croatia With Ramos' Goal
Friday, July 3,2026,08:47
Goncalo Ramos scored in the 4th minute of stoppage time as Portugal came from behind to win an enthralling encounter against Croatia, while Spain and Switzerland won comfortably in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Ivan Perisic had given Croatia the lead shortly after the break, but Cristiano Ronaldo's third goal of this tournament from a penalty drew Portugal level. It was also the Por .. read more..
Swedish Services Growth Strongest Since November 2025
Friday, July 3,2026,08:42
The Swedish service sector expanded at the quickest pace in seven months in June. The purchasing managers' index, or PMI, for the services sector rose to 56.6 in June from 54.2 in May. Among components, the business volume sub-index accounted for the largest contribution to the increase in PMI services, followed by the order intake index. .. read more..
Bay Street Likely To Open On Positive Note
Friday, July 3,2026,08:20
The Canadian market may open on a positive note on Friday with materials stocks gaining some ground, riding on firm precious metals prices. Easing geopolitical concerns and hopes that the Fed will not hike interest rates for now may also aid sentiment. .. read more..
Ford achieves quality milestone, as CEO targets flawless new vehicle launches
Friday, July 3,2026,08:08
Ford CEO Jim Farley told CNBC that the automaker has learned from its past quality and recall issues, which have hurt its earnings and stained its reputation. .. read more..
Potential Treatments Trial For Ebola Virus Begins In DR Congo: WHO
Friday, July 3,2026,08:07
In a major international effort to evaluate potential treatments for Ebola disease due to Bundibugyo virus (BVD), the PARTNERS clinical trial has opened enrolment for patients in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. .. read more..
Trump’s Freedom 250 draws corporate sponsors with business before his adminis...
Friday, July 3,2026,08:00
Companies with federal interests — including Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Oracle — are sponsoring a Trump-aligned effort celebrating America’s 250th birthday. .. read more..
Manhattan luxury real estate sales hold firm despite fears of a 'Mamdani effect'
Friday, July 3,2026,08:00
A month after the passage of a tax on second homes in New York City, brokers and analysts said sales of luxury real estate remain strong. .. read more..
FTSE Modestly Lower As Weak Data Weighs
Friday, July 3,2026,07:52
U.K. stocks turned in a mixed performance on Friday with investors largely making cautious moves, after data showed continued contraction in the nation's services sector activity. .. read more..
Spain Industrial Output Growth At 6-Month High
Friday, July 3,2026,07:39
Spain industrial production registered its strongest growth in six months in May, the statistical office INE said Friday. .. read more..
CAC 40 Pares Early Gains; Luxury Stocks Lose Ground
Friday, July 3,2026,07:15
France's benchmark index CAC 40 rose to a five-month high on Friday morning as stocks extended gains from the previous session amid easing concerns about inflation and fading worries about interest rate hikes. However, due to a lack of support at higher levels, the market pared most of its early gains and was roughly flat a little while ago. .. read more..
DAX Climbs To New Record High
Friday, July 3,2026,06:55
Germany's equity benchmark DAX climbed to a new record high on Friday, as easing concerns about inflation and interest rates continued to prompt investors to pick up stocks. .. read more..
Indian Shares End Off Day's Highs
Friday, July 3,2026,06:35
Indian shares rose for a third straight session on Friday, even as markets ended off their day's highs due to profit booking at higher levels. .. read more..
Eurozone Private Sector Stabilizes In June
Friday, July 3,2026,06:17
The euro area private sector stabilized in June after two months of moderate decline, final purchasing managers' survey results published by S&P Global showed Friday. The composite output index registered 50.0 in June compared to 48.5 in May. The flash score was 49.5. The stabilization reflects growth in manufacturing being offset by a further fall in services. .. read more..
What's open and closed on July 3 and July 4? See which stores are operating.
Friday, July 3,2026,06:00
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4. .. read more..
Europe shares extend record rally on cool U.S. data, geopolitical progress
Friday, July 3,2026,06:00
European shares extended their record-breaking rally on Thursday, buoyed by signs of a cooling U.S. labor market that prompted investors to scale back expectations of an imminent interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.5% in early trade, touching a new all-time high after closing at a record web ... .. read more..
Gold Rises Toward $4,200 As Fed Rate Fears Ease
Friday, July 3,2026,05:28
Gold rose towards $4,200 an ounce on Friday and headed for its first weekly rise in five on easing Fed rate hike bets. .. read more..
Oil Prices Hold Steady But Headed For Fourth Weekly Loss
Friday, July 3,2026,05:18
Oil prices held steady on Friday but headed for their fourth straight weekly loss on eased concerns over supply disruptions in the Middle East. .. read more..
Russian Service Sector Contracts Further In June
Friday, July 3,2026,04:59
Russia's service sector activity deteriorated at the fastest pace in nine months as weak client demand led to sharper declines in output and new orders. The services purchasing managers' index, or PMI, dropped to 48.2 in June from 48.7 in May. The downturn was attributed to subdued customer demand and a sustained contraction in new orders, which fell at the fastest pace since December 2022. .. read more..
European Shares Mixed After Thursday's Rally
Friday, July 3,2026,04:54
European stocks were mixed on Friday after surging to record highs the previous day on easing geopolitical tensions and fading expectations of an imminent interest-rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve. .. read more..
Asian Shares Rise As Beaten Tech Stocks Rebound On Dovish Fed Bets
Friday, July 3,2026,04:40
Asian stocks advanced on Friday despite an overnight fall in U.S. technology stocks. Regional sentiment was underpinned by easing geopolitical risks and fading expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike. .. read more..
French Industrial Output Falls Marginally
Friday, July 3,2026,03:04
France's industrial production dropped marginally in May after rising for two straight months, the statistical office INSEE said Friday. .. read more..
India Services Growth Slowest In 17 Months
Friday, July 3,2026,02:59
India's services activity expanded at the weakest pace in nearly one-and-a-half years, as challenging market conditions and weaker demand hindered growth of total sales and output. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI dropped to 57.4 in June from 59.8 in May. The softer increase in services output in June was due to the slowest growth in new orders in over two-and-a-half years. .. read more..
China Service Sector Logs Robust Growth
Friday, July 3,2026,01:44
China's service sector continued to expand in June as new work posted strong growth, while cost pressures eased since May, survey data from S&P Global showed Friday. The headline RatingDog services Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 54.1 in June from 54.4 in the previous month. The reading was expected to decline to 53.0. .. read more..
European Shares Poised To Open Higher As Rate-hike Concerns Ebb
Friday, July 3,2026,01:33
European stocks are set to open higher on Friday as soft U.S. jobs data spurred traders to pare rate hike bets. .. read more..
Indian Shares Edge Higher As Fed Rate Hike Bets Ease
Friday, July 3,2026,00:32
Indian shares opened on a buoyant note on Friday, extending gains from the previous two sessions as weak U.S. jobs data raised expectations that the Federal Reserve will hold rates this month and potentially in September. .. read more..
Profusa Announces 1-for-25 Reverse Stock Split; Stock Down
Friday, July 3,2026,00:11
Profusa, Inc. (PFSA) will implement a 1-for-25 reverse stock split effective July 7, 2026. Shares will continue trading under the ticker PFSA with a CUSIP number. .. read more..
Seer Receives Unsolicited Acquisition Proposal From CEO Omid Farokhzad; Stock Up
Thursday, July 2,2026,23:57
Seer, Inc. (SEER), a biotechnology company specializing in proteomics, announced it has received an unsolicited, non-binding acquisition proposal from its Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Omid Farokhzad, M.D. The offer seeks to acquire all outstanding shares of Seer's Class A common stock for $2.45 per share in cash, along with two contingent value rights (CVRs) tied to future milestones. .. read more..