Weekly Options Trader for the Week of 1-20-26

The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq were down fractionally on the week (less than 1%), while the Russell 2000 made new highs, signaling a broadening of participation beyond mega-cap technology. Banks started off earnings season with mixed results, although GS and MS,...

Weekly Options Trader for the Week of 1-12-26

The first full trading week of 2026 kicked off on a strong note, aligning with January’s historical tendency to lean bullish. The major indices advanced amid a mix of geopolitical headlines, softer economic data, and policy developments out of Washington.The Dow Jones...

Weekly Options Trader for the Week of 1-5-26

The U.S. stock market closed out 2025 near an all-time high.  The S&P 500 gained 17%, its seventh-best three-year run on record.The bull party held strong despite artificial intelligence bubble fears, slowing job market, inflation, rates, real affordability...

Weekly Options Trader for the Week of 12-29-25

The Santa Claus rally started early this year and continued higher with the SPY, DIA, and QQQ up over 1% for week and SPY closing at all-time highs and gaining 18% for the year.  IWM lagged.The runup in precious metals continued with gold and silver at record...