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Mon, Aug 31st, 2026

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Mon, Aug 31st, 2026
Stocks Finish Mostly Lower as Rising Crude Boosts Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed down by -0.33% on Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.70%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.08%. ...

ALK : 41.33 (-2.34%)
MSTR : 132.94 (+4.42%)
MPC : 373.32 (+1.22%)
GLXY : 24.60 (+5.99%)
SLB : 60.10 (+4.83%)
COIN : 188.12 (+5.31%)
OXY : 60.18 (+1.83%)
FANG : 200.48 (+1.42%)
^BTCUSD : 78,708.86 (-0.17%)
SPY : 767.05 (-0.30%)
HWM : 244.95 (-7.51%)
BKR : 63.55 (+1.83%)
Dollar Slips on Dovish Bessent Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell by -0.28% on Monday. The dollar settled lower on Monday, consolidating below last Friday’s 2-week high. Comments from US Treasury Secretary Bessent weighed on the dollar...

DXY00 : 99.526 (+0.10%)
GCZ26 : 4,478.7 (-0.06%)
SIZ26 : 67.125 (+0.20%)
^USDJPY : 159.845 (+0.06%)
^EURUSD : 1.16035 (-0.12%)
The 3 Best Ways to Hedge Against Higher Interest Rates

By combining a core ladder of cash-generating fixed income with a right-sized overlay of TLT put spreads or specialized rate-hedge ETFs, investors can protect portfolio capital against sudden rate spikes...

PFIX : 51.31 (+1.91%)
TBT : 38.15 (+1.01%)
TBF : 25.41 (+0.59%)
$TNX : 4.75 (+0.64%)
TMV : 42.36 (+1.36%)
TLT : 82.52 (-0.43%)
Unusual Volume in Edwards Lifesciences Put Options Shows Investors Bullish on EW Stock

An unusually high volume of out-of-the-money (OTM) put options in Edwards Lifesciences (EW) shows investors are bullish on EW stock over the next three months. Moreover, EW is below analysts' price targets....

EW : 90.75 (+0.60%)
Stocks Fall as Rising Geopolitical Risks Boost Crude Oil and Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.50% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.67%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.29%. E-mini S&P futures...

ALK : 41.33 (-2.34%)
UAL : 107.99 (-2.36%)
DHI : 144.56 (-1.92%)
CVX : 206.14 (+2.12%)
BLDR : 66.40 (-1.95%)
SLB : 60.10 (+4.83%)
$IUXX : 29,456.97 (+0.08%)
SAIC : 128.22 (+1.79%)
ZNZ26 : 107-165 (-0.13%)
KBH : 53.30 (-2.84%)
OXY : 60.18 (+1.83%)
ESU26 : 7,695.75 (-0.04%)
Dollar Weakens on Strength in the Chinese Yuan

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down by -0.16% today. The dollar is modestly lower today, consolidating below last Friday’s 2-week high. Today’s rally in the Chinese yuan to a 3.5-year high is undercutting...

DXY00 : 99.526 (+0.10%)
GCZ26 : 4,478.7 (-0.06%)
SIZ26 : 67.125 (+0.20%)
^USDJPY : 159.845 (+0.06%)
^EURUSD : 1.16035 (-0.12%)
Stocks Pressured as Soaring Crude Prices Boost Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.42% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.55%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.23%. E-mini S&P futures...

ALK : 41.33 (-2.34%)
UAL : 107.99 (-2.36%)
MPC : 373.32 (+1.22%)
CVX : 206.14 (+2.12%)
SLB : 60.10 (+4.83%)
HPQ : 30.02 (-1.64%)
$IUXX : 29,456.97 (+0.08%)
ZNZ26 : 107-165 (-0.13%)
OXY : 60.18 (+1.83%)
ESU26 : 7,695.75 (-0.04%)
FANG : 200.48 (+1.42%)
NCLH : 16.14 (-3.06%)
Make This 1 Trade Now After Jackson Hole

December Euro currency futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.

$DXY : 99.53 (+0.10%)
E6Z26 : 1.16520 (-0.10%)
Micron Technology Stock Finally Looks Like a Contrarian Opportunity

Although MU stock has been a powerhouse name in the markets, its robust performance has made it a tough bullish argument—until now.

MU : 958.73 (+2.77%)
Netflix Puts Worth Shorting Here for High One-Month Yields

Netflix stock has risen after dipping post-earnings. Moreover, even if NFLX takes a breather or trades in a range, it may be worth shorting out-of-the-money puts to set a lower buy-in price.

NFLX : 81.05 (-0.82%)

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Pension Funds are now 112% funded, the highest funding level since the Dot Com Bubble burst 🚨 🚨 https://t.co/eg7eyaR8zB
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BREAKING 🚨: JapanJapan's 10-Year Yield hits 3% for the first time since 1996 🤯 👀 Uh Oh https://t.co/cQFYLXXLfJ
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Federal Reserve has now lost $212 Billion over the last 3 years 🚨 🚨 https://t.co/5xDx9Mfrbo
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Microsoft just formed a Golden Cross for the first time since June 2025 🚨 The last one sent $MSFT soaring 18% to a new all-time high over the next 7 weeks 📈 📈 https://t.co/GYGrsMjxnl
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JUST IN 🚨: U.S. 10-Year Yield ripping to highest level since January 2025 🤯 👀 Scott, do something!!! https://t.co/hdMJOObe1k
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S&P Agriculture Index has now traded green for 12 straight days, its longest winning streak this century 📈 📈 https://t.co/t4yEaoASnM
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Owning Assets is necessary 👇👇 https://t.co/29Mka9qkJ0 https://t.co/afM6VETa6P
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JUST IN 🚨: Treasury Secretary told the Bank of Japan they need to raise rates https://t.co/XDAtbVa0ca
Mon Aug 31, 10:30AM CDT
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