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NASDAQ:CBOE 9 November 2025 - 31 March 2026

VIX Fear Gauge Above 30 Puts Wall Street at a Crossroads: Buy Stocks or Brace for More Pain?

VIX Fear Gauge Above 30 Puts Wall Street at a Crossroads: Buy Stocks or Brace for More Pain?

Wall Street opened higher Monday, with the Dow up 116 points, but the VIX stayed elevated at 30.79 after last week’s spike. All three major indexes posted a fifth straight weekly loss Friday, their longest streak in nearly four years. Oil prices rose as Brent topped $116 a barrel amid Middle East tensions. Morgan Stanley downgraded global equities and upgraded cash and U.S. Treasuries, citing persistent uncertainty.
30 March 2026
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VIX slips below 20 as Trump pulls Greenland tariff threat and Wall Street steadies

VIX slips below 20 as Trump pulls Greenland tariff threat and Wall Street steadies

The VIX fell more than 8% to 18.43 on Wednesday after President Trump said planned tariffs on European imports would be dropped, citing a preliminary deal with NATO over Greenland. U.S. stocks rebounded, with the S&P 500 up about 0.5% in afternoon trading. Tuesday’s tariff threat had sent the VIX to an eight-week high and triggered sharp losses across equities and currencies.
21 January 2026
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Is the Canadian Stock Market Open on Dec. 25, 2025? TSX Christmas Day Hours, Boxing Day Closure, and What Investors Need to Know

Is the Canadian Stock Market Open on Dec. 25, 2025? TSX Christmas Day Hours, Boxing Day Closure, and What Investors Need to Know

Canadian stock markets, including the TSX, TSXV, TSX Alpha, CSE, and Cboe Canada venues, are closed Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, for Christmas Day. Markets also close Friday, Dec. 26, for Boxing Day. On Dec. 24, trading ended early, with most venues closing by 1:00 or 1:30 p.m. ET. Regular trading resumes Monday, Dec. 29.
25 December 2025
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VIX Today After the Bell: “Fear Gauge” Holds Near 17 as Jobs Data, Yields and Skew Keep Volatility Bid (Dec. 16, 2025)

VIX Today After the Bell: “Fear Gauge” Holds Near 17 as Jobs Data, Yields and Skew Keep Volatility Bid (Dec. 16, 2025)

The Cboe Volatility Index climbed to around 17 by late morning Tuesday, up from Monday’s close, as investors reacted to delayed U.S. macro data and ongoing tech sector volatility. The VIX’s move followed a brief spike in rate-cut expectations after new labor-market figures showed higher unemployment and mixed payrolls. Options markets continued to price in elevated downside protection.
16 December 2025
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VIX Index Today, December 5, 2025: Wall Street’s Fear Gauge Slides Back Toward Lows as Fed-Cut Hopes Build

VIX Index Today, December 5, 2025: Wall Street’s Fear Gauge Slides Back Toward Lows as Fed-Cut Hopes Build

The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) closed near 15.6 on December 5, down about 1% from Thursday, marking its lowest levels in months. The index traded in a tight range between 15.55 and 16.18, far below the late November spike above 28. The VIX now sits close to the low end of its 52-week range, reflecting subdued equity market volatility.
5 December 2025
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VIX Index Today (November 26, 2025): Wall Street’s ‘Fear Gauge’ Falls Back Toward 17 as Stocks Rally

VIX Index Today (November 26, 2025): Wall Street’s ‘Fear Gauge’ Falls Back Toward 17 as Stocks Rally

The VIX fell over 8% to end at 17.0 on Wednesday, capping a 35% drop since last Thursday’s close above 26. U.S. stocks rallied for a third straight session, with the Dow up about 400 points after Tuesday’s 664-point surge. The VIX traded between 16.93 and 18.70, well below last week’s peak near 28.3. Traders increased bets on a December Federal Reserve rate cut.
26 November 2025
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VOO Stock Today, November 17, 2025: Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Slips as Wall Street Braces for Nvidia and Heavy Data Week

Vanguard ETFs Today (Nov. 18, 2025): Vanguard’s First Stock‑Picking ETFs Debut — VDIG, VUSG, VUSV — as SEC Clears Wider ETF Share‑Class Use

Vanguard launched three actively managed, stock-picking ETFs—VDIG, VUSG, and VUSV—on Cboe BZX Tuesday, marking its first U.S. equity active ETF offerings. All three funds are managed by Wellington and began trading at the opening bell. The SEC approved Dimensional Fund Advisors to add ETF share classes to 13 mutual funds, a first since Vanguard’s patent expired.
18 November 2025
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US Stock Market Today: 7 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell on November 17, 2025

US Stock Market Today: 7 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell on November 17, 2025

Netflix’s 10-for-1 stock split and the launch of Cboe’s “Magnificent 10” futures headline a busy Monday for Wall Street, as investors digest the aftermath of a record U.S. government shutdown. The S&P 500 slipped 0.05% Friday, while the Dow fell 0.65% and the Nasdaq gained 0.13%. Bitcoin dropped to a six-month low. The Empire State Manufacturing Index and remarks from Fed officials are due.
16 November 2025
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Ethereum (ETH) Price Today, Nov. 9, 2025: ETH Holds Near $3.39K as ETF Flows Swing and ‘Fusaka’ Upgrade Nears

Ethereum (ETH) Price Today, Nov. 9, 2025: ETH Holds Near $3.39K as ETF Flows Swing and ‘Fusaka’ Upgrade Nears

Ethereum traded near $3,390 on Sunday, down 1.3% over 24 hours, with prices ranging from $3,359 to $3,451. U.S. spot ETH ETFs saw a $46.6 million net outflow on Nov. 7 after modest inflows earlier in the week. Cboe plans to launch “continuous” ether futures on Monday, pending approval. The Ethereum Foundation set Dec. 3 for the Fusaka mainnet upgrade.
9 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • 3 Reasons to Sell NOV Stock and Alternative Investment Suggestions
    April 9, 2026, 5:10 PM EDT. NOV's stock soared 45.4% over six months, reaching $19.13 per share. Yet, analysts caution against buying despite recent gains. Key concerns include NOV's modest 7.5% annualized revenue growth over five years, placing it below sector standards. Its 20.2% average gross margin suggests weaker unit economics compared to peers, indicating struggles with commodity price changes. Also, NOV's 3.6% free cash flow margin signals limited capacity to return capital to shareholders. Trading at 19.3 times forward price-to-earnings (P/E), NOV appears fully valued. Experts recommend considering alternative investments, especially in software and edge computing sectors, where companies like Meta, CrowdStrike, and Broadcom have shown explosive revenue growth and substantial returns.

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Tesla Revives Cheaper EV Push With New Compact SUV as Sales Pressure Builds

Tesla Revives Cheaper EV Push With New Compact SUV as Sales Pressure Builds

9 April 2026
Tesla is developing a lower-cost compact SUV, with initial production planned for Shanghai, Reuters reported Thursday. The company built 408,386 vehicles and delivered 358,023 in the first quarter, leaving its widest gap in at least four years. Reuters said the new SUV likely will not reach production this year. Tesla did not respond to questions about the project.
NIO ES9 Price Starts at 528,000 Yuan as Flagship SUV Bet Faces China EV Slump

NIO ES9 Price Starts at 528,000 Yuan as Flagship SUV Bet Faces China EV Slump

9 April 2026
NIO opened pre-orders for its ES9 flagship SUV Thursday, pricing it at 528,000 yuan with battery or 420,000 yuan under its Battery-as-a-Service plan. March deliveries rose 136% year-on-year, but NIO’s U.S. shares fell 4.9% after the announcement. The ES9 enters a shrinking premium SUV market in China, competing with Li Auto and Aito. CEO William Li warned chip shortages could add up to 10,000 yuan per vehicle.
Plug Power Stock Climbs After 2026 Profit Push, Up to $200M Cost-Cut Plan

Plug Power Stock Climbs After 2026 Profit Push, Up to $200M Cost-Cut Plan

9 April 2026
Plug Power shares rose 2.5% to $2.715 Thursday after the company reaffirmed its target of positive EBITDAS by end-2026 and projected up to $200 million in savings from Project Quantum Leap. The update followed a major electrolyzer project win in Quebec and investor meetings in Toronto and Montreal. Plug reported 2025 revenue of $710 million and a fourth-quarter gross profit of $5.5 million.
Oil Prices Today: Brent, WTI Rebound as Fragile Iran Ceasefire Leaves Hormuz Choked

Oil Prices Today: Brent, WTI Rebound as Fragile Iran Ceasefire Leaves Hormuz Choked

9 April 2026
Oil prices rebounded Thursday as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz stayed below 10% of normal, with just seven ships passing in 24 hours. Brent crude rose 1% to $95.65 a barrel, while U.S. WTI climbed 3.2% to $97.39. North Sea Forties crude hit a record $146.43. Major shippers and banks warned supply disruptions could persist for weeks despite the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
Natural Gas Price Today: Europe’s TTF Holds Near €44 as EU Says Supply Is Safe for Now

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe’s TTF Holds Near €44 as EU Says Supply Is Safe for Now

9 April 2026
European natural gas prices hovered near 44 euros per megawatt hour Thursday after a 15% drop in the Dutch TTF benchmark. Brussels reported no immediate supply risk from the Iran crisis, but ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained below 10% of normal. QatarEnergy restarted some LNG production, though full recovery depends on shipping. Goldman Sachs cut its TTF price forecast, citing possible volatility if disruptions persist.
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