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SPXL Jan 2025 86.000 call
| Previous close | 51.10 |
| Open | 51.10 |
| Bid | 40.00 |
| Ask | 42.70 |
| Strike | 86.00 |
| Expiry date | 2025-01-17 |
| Day's range | 51.10 - 51.10 |
| Contract range | N/A |
| Volume | |
| Open interest | 37 |
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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.
