The pecking order of 401(k) plan design: A bird’s eye view
Establishing the optimal workplace retirement plan follows a pecking order, which starts by prioritizing plan design over investments. Our Mike Dullaghan discusses the process.
View ArticleFOMC May Spark Volatility Amidst Frail Seasonals: Sep. 18, 2024
Investors are patiently awaiting this afternoon’s interest rate decision from the Fed with folks divided on whether the central bank will deliver a quarter or a half.
View ArticleHow to Get Started with the IBrokers Package
The IBrokers package is an open-source R programming package for connecting to the Interactive Brokers Trader Workstation API.
View ArticleOptions Market Expectations from the FOMC
Finally, the long-awaited day arrives. We seemingly have been discussing the potential outcomes for this afternoon’s FOMC meeting for months, not just the six weeks since the last meeting. A cut of...
View ArticleWonder drug, or, just too good to be true?
The hype around Wegovy, Zepbound and other GLP-1 products over the last year or so has, at times, mirrored the hyperbolic expectations pinned on AI.
View ArticleStockTok: ByteDance and TikTok await decision on ban following court hearing
Meta faces EU fine, Trump says he has no plan of selling Trump media shares and other notable stories from this week.
View ArticleFed’s 50 Basis Point Cut: Aggressive Move or Front-Loaded Relief?
For the first time in four years, the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by 50 basis points. Will the Fed's half-point rate cut be seen as the central bank front-loading eases or a signal of more...
View Article1,700 Calendar Spreads Trade in Arcus Biosciences, Inc. (Symbol: RCUS)
This morning 1,700 of the Arcus Biosciences, Inc. (Symbol: RCUS) September 20 ’24 / October 18 ’24 12.5 calendar calls spread traded for $0.50.
View ArticleWall Street Wants You to Be Manic. Be Focused Instead.
Wall Street wants you to be a short-term event addict.
View ArticleProprietary Trading Desk Setup: A Step by Step Guide – Part I
We will delve into the critical aspects of financial management, strategy development, risk management, and compliance, providing practical tips and insights to help you avoid common pitfalls.
View ArticleBulls Chant “Don’t Fight the Fed”: Sep. 19, 2024
Stocks are soaring following yesterday afternoon’s Fed pivot in which the central bank kicked off its easing cycle with a 50-bp jumbo rate reduction.
View ArticleMr. Market ❤️ Jerome Powell
By mid-morning I’d already been asked multiple times about whether this morning’s stellar rally is warranted and/or sustainable. Coming on the heels of a minor “sell the news” decline after Chair...
View ArticleA consolidation tone
The stock market traded Thursday with a sense of enthusiasm for the Fed's aggressive rate cut and Apple's (AAPL) iPhone 16 sales prospects.
View ArticleConstellation Energy Inks Nuclear Power Deal with Microsoft, Stock Gains
In a groundbreaking move, Constellation Energy has signed an exclusive deal with Microsoft to restart Unit 1 of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant.
View ArticleAirline Stocks Poised For A Strong Second Half In 2024
As we move into the final stretch of 2024, many investors may be asking themselves: Is it time to give airline stocks another look? According to a new report from Bank of America (BofA), the answer...
View ArticleFed’s Rate Cut Triggers Market Moves
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points on Wednesday, making waves across US Treasury yields.
View ArticleSeptember 2024 Highlights from the IBKR Quant Blog
Recent Quant and Algo Trading updates include Using Pandas for Market Data Management and Simulated Trading Use Case – The School of Mathematical Sciences, Queen Mary University of London.
View ArticleTriple-Witching Angst Offsets Dovish Fed, BoJ: Sep. 20, 2024
Markets are facing some selling pressure following yesterday’s ferocious risk-on rally which was a day delayed considering the Fed reduced rates by a half-point during the prior trading session.
View ArticleTriple-Witch Says, “Remember Me?”
For a good portion of my life, I avoided taking vacation days on the third Friday of a month. Options expired on a monthly basis, typically on those third Fridays, and the concentration of expiring...
View ArticleFinancial Seasonality: Seasons Impact More Than Weather
Seasonal changes impact more than the weather. You can see seasonal changes in financial markets as well. How can that be incorporated into a trading strategy? Are there trends that have already been...
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