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SPXL May 2024 113.000 put
| Previous close | 1.1800 |
| Open | 1.3100 |
| Bid | 0.9000 |
| Ask | 1.2000 |
| Strike | 113.00 |
| Expiry date | 2024-05-03 |
| Day's range | 0.2200 - 1.4500 |
| Contract range | N/A |
| Volume | |
| Open interest | 69 |
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Market Volatility Looms Amidst Rising Oil Prices and Housing Pressures
The market is currently in a compelling state, likened to a tightly stretched rubber band with equal pressure from both sides, despite consumer discretionary stocks (XLY) having achieved gains of over 20% since the beginning of the year. This was discussed on Monday by Seana Smith and Brad Smith, who invited Dylan Ratigan, host of TastyTrade's Truth or Skepticism, to join them.
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Potential U.S. government shutdown looms as October 1 deadline nears
The U.S. federal government could face a shutdown on October 1, if politicians fail to reach a budget agreement. This impending situation could cause temporary economic damage due to reduced consumer confidence and interruptions in defense and healthcare spending. However, the impact is expected to be short-lived, as previous shutdowns have typically lasted only a few days and most employees have received back pay.
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S&P 500 Year-End Forecasts Rise Amid Robust Earnings Season, AI Investments
Prominent market strategists, Manish Kabra of Societe Generale (OTC:SCGLY) and John Stoltzfus from Oppenheimer Asset Management revised their year-end predictions for the S&P 500 index upward on Monday. This adjustment is a response to recent market dynamics, including a strong earnings season and a surge in artificial intelligence (AI) investments.
