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The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA Fandom usually means tracking your favorite team for years − so why are the Olympics so good at making us root for sports and athletes we tune out most of the time? Fandom usually means tracking your favorite team for years − so why are the Olympics so good at making us root for sports and athletes we tune out most of the time? What was the 'first American novel'? On this Independence Day, a look at what it started What was the 'first American novel'? On this Independence Day, a look at what it started
Science
Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine Fossils show huge salamanderlike predator with sharp fangs existed before the dinosaurs Fossils show huge salamanderlike predator with sharp fangs existed before the dinosaurs China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says
Technology
China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says Even short trips to space can change an astronaut’s biology − a new set of studies offers the most comprehensive look at spaceflight health since NASA’s Twins Study Even short trips to space can change an astronaut’s biology − a new set of studies offers the most comprehensive look at spaceflight health since NASA’s Twins Study From 'latte makeup' to 'girl dinners,' TikTok has launched tons of trends. Will its influence last? From 'latte makeup' to 'girl dinners,' TikTok has launched tons of trends. Will its influence last?
World
Israeli strike kills another senior Hezbollah commander as diplomats scramble for calm in Lebanon Israeli strike kills another senior Hezbollah commander as diplomats scramble for calm in Lebanon Russian missiles and drones strike eastern Ukraine's Dnipro in a daylight attack that kills 5 Russian missiles and drones strike eastern Ukraine's Dnipro in a daylight attack that kills 5 Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral
Sports
Coco Gauff reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon, says she not feeling pressure Coco Gauff reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon, says she not feeling pressure LeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says LeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu will play mixed doubles at Wimbledon Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu will play mixed doubles at Wimbledon
Political
Britain’s new prime minister has a chance to reset ties with the White House – but a range of thorny issues and the US election make it more tricky Britain’s new prime minister has a chance to reset ties with the White House – but a range of thorny issues and the US election make it more tricky Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Israeli strike kills another senior Hezbollah commander as diplomats scramble for calm in Lebanon Israeli strike kills another senior Hezbollah commander as diplomats scramble for calm in Lebanon
Health
Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Detroit’s legacy of housing inequity has caused long-term health impacts − these policies can help mitigate that harm Detroit’s legacy of housing inequity has caused long-term health impacts − these policies can help mitigate that harm Why mass shootings and violence increase in the summer Why mass shootings and violence increase in the summer
Economy
Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Wave of summer travel expected over July Fourth holiday as hot inflation loosens grip Wave of summer travel expected over July Fourth holiday as hot inflation loosens grip US filings for jobless claims inch up modestly, but continuing claims rise for ninth straight week US filings for jobless claims inch up modestly, but continuing claims rise for ninth straight week
Environment
Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine Flirting with disaster: When endangered wild animals try to mate with domestic relatives, both wildlife and people lose Flirting with disaster: When endangered wild animals try to mate with domestic relatives, both wildlife and people lose Northern California wildfire spreads, with more hot weather expected. Thousands evacuate Northern California wildfire spreads, with more hot weather expected. Thousands evacuate
Education
One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics Why US schools need to shake up the way they teach physics Why US schools need to shake up the way they teach physics Judge's order greatly expands where Biden can't enforce a new rule protecting LGBTQ+ students Judge's order greatly expands where Biden can't enforce a new rule protecting LGBTQ+ students
Entertainment
One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral
Local
Los Angeles' secret spots locals love to keep hidden Los Angeles' secret spots locals love to keep hidden Discover diverse hotels in Los Angeles for every traveler's dream experience Discover diverse hotels in Los Angeles for every traveler's dream experience Live like an A-lister: LA's most chic & glamorous hotels Live like an A-lister: LA's most chic & glamorous hotels
Games

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Economy

Investors temper US rate cut bets as Fed meeting looms

A strong U.S. economy and pushback from central bank officials is leading some investors to rethink their bets on how quickly the Federal Reserve will cut

January 24, 2024
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Election and Fed risks loom for US stocks after strong first half of 2024

As U.S. stocks lock in a solid first half, investors are speculating whether political uncertainty, potential Federal Reserve policy shifts and big tech's

June 28, 2024
Election and Fed risks loom for US stocks after strong first half of 2024
News|Political

US stock futures, dollar rise after Biden-Trump debate

U.S. stock futures and the dollar rose in early Asian trading on Friday as 2024 presidential election candidates Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump

June 27, 2024
US stock futures, dollar rise after Biden-Trump debate
Economy|News|Political

Dollar slips against euro as European political jitters subside

The dollar slipped against the euro on Monday, as the common currency recovered from the more than one-month lows hit last week amid political turmoil in

June 17, 2024
Dollar slips against euro as European political jitters subside
Business

Analysis-Wobbling US stocks could push volatility-linked funds to ramp up selling

Volatility-linked investment strategies are joining the nascent sell-off in U.S. stocks and could help accelerate declines if market gyrations keep increasing

April 18, 2024
Analysis-Wobbling US stocks could push volatility-linked funds to ramp up selling
Business

Trump's media company ticker leads to fleeting windfall for some investors

Possible confusion over the new stock symbol for former President Donald Trump's Truth Social saw some investor brokerage balances briefly jump by hundreds of

March 27, 2024
Trump's media company ticker leads to fleeting windfall for some investors
Business

Reddit options launch draws bulls as shares extend gains

Options on Reddit drew a flurry of bullish bets on Monday as the social media platform's stock rallied as much as 16% after last week's strong market debut.

March 25, 2024
Reddit options launch draws bulls as shares extend gains
Business

Options players ready for market swings after US inflation data

Traders in the U.S. equity options market have grown skittish ahead of Tuesday's release of inflation data that could sway the Federal Reserve's monetary

March 11, 2024
Options players ready for market swings after US inflation data
Business

As NYCB's shares dive, options traders prepare for worse

The latest knock to the shares of New York Community Bancorp sent traders in the options market looking for defensive positions with renewed gusto on Friday.

March 01, 2024
As NYCB's shares dive, options traders prepare for worse
Business

Nvidia bets dominate US options market as AI fervor grows

Investors' fervor for all things AI-related is leaving its mark on the U.S. options market, as traders pile in to derivatives bets to gain exposure to the red

February 26, 2024
Nvidia bets dominate US options market as AI fervor grows
Business

As earnings loom, Nvidia options traders brace for monster share move

Traders in the U.S. equity options market are betting Nvidia's upcoming earnings report could spur a massive move in the shares of the world's most dominant

February 15, 2024
As earnings loom, Nvidia options traders brace for monster share move
Business

Hunt for ‘next Nvidia’ draws options traders to Arm’s soaring stock

The craze for artificial intelligence stocks sent options traders piling into bets on Arm Holdings on Monday, with many positioning for more gains in the

February 12, 2024
Hunt for ‘next Nvidia’ draws options traders to Arm’s soaring stock
Business

Bearish trades engulf New York Community Bancorp options as shares sink

New York Community Bancorp options drew increasingly bearish trading on Wednesday, as the bank's shares extended their recent sell-off.

February 07, 2024
Bearish trades engulf New York Community Bancorp options as shares sink
Business

U.S. election worries show up in newly-listed volatility futures

Newly-listed volatility futures contracts are showing heightened expectation for stock market gyrations around this year’s presidential election in November,

January 26, 2024
U.S. election worries show up in newly-listed volatility futures
Business

US stock investors splurge on cheap options hedges with VIX near four-year lows

Traders on Friday piled into U.S. stock options contracts that would pay out if volatility jumped from the current four-year lows, even as the S&P 500

January 12, 2024
US stock investors splurge on cheap options hedges with VIX near four-year lows
Business

Regional bank ETF's options draw defensive plays with earnings ahead

Traders in the U.S. equity options market are guarding against a drop in shares of the biggest regional bank exchange-traded fund, days before reports from

January 11, 2024
Regional bank ETF's options draw defensive plays with earnings ahead
Business

Zero-day options just a factor in US stock volatility -experts

A sudden surge in U.S. stock volatility this week prompted some traders to blame short-dated options as the culprit, though others say the popular derivatives

December 22, 2023
Zero-day options just a factor in US stock volatility -experts
Business

US stock short sellers down $145 billion in 2023 - Ortex

A late-year surge in stocks is exacerbating the pain of short-sellers, who are on track for their worst collective annual loss since 2020, according to data

December 15, 2023
US stock short sellers down $145 billion in 2023 - Ortex
Business

Why are US stocks sluggish? Blame a record $5 trillion options expiration

An upcoming U.S. stock options expiration that is set to be the largest on record is tamping down market swings, potentially counterbalancing any gyrations

December 12, 2023
Why are US stocks sluggish? Blame a record $5 trillion options expiration
Business

Cerevel options trading surge before AbbVie deal news raises eyebrows

Trading in the options of Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings Inc experienced an unusual surge along with its stock price in the days before Wednesday's

December 07, 2023
Cerevel options trading surge before AbbVie deal news raises eyebrows
Business

China-linked ETFs draw bullish options bets ahead of Biden-Xi meet

U.S.-listed exchange traded funds focused on China are seeing bullish options activity as investors await U.S.

November 15, 2023
China-linked ETFs draw bullish options bets ahead of Biden-Xi meet
Business

Investors spurn options hedges as U.S. stock rally crushes fear

Fear has plunged in the U.S. equity market following last week's explosive rally, and some options mavens are urging clients to stock up on portfolio

November 08, 2023
Investors spurn options hedges as U.S. stock rally crushes fear
Business

Stock options bets on volatility around macro events are finally paying off

Options traders betting that Wednesday's Federal Reserve meeting and highly anticipated macroeconomic events later this week could cause gyrations in markets

November 01, 2023
Stock options bets on volatility around macro events are finally paying off
Business

Falling stocks, climbing mortgage rates: how 5% Treasury yields could roil markets

Relentless selling of U.S. government bonds has brought Treasury yields to their highest level in more than a decade and a half, roiling everything from stocks

October 19, 2023
Falling stocks, climbing mortgage rates: how 5% Treasury yields could roil markets
Business

Options traders see larger-than-usual stock swings as banks report results

Options traders are braced for larger-than-usual post-earnings stock price swings for some U.S. banks, despite signs of cooling volatility in broader markets,

October 12, 2023
Options traders see larger-than-usual stock swings as banks report results

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