Low volatility in markets – but a lot of push and pull below the surface

Low volatility in markets – but a lot of push...

Up next

Peace talk hopes boost global stocks

As peace talks could be back on the table in the Middle East, global equity markets breathed a sigh of relief and investors snapped up tech stocks around the world. The Kospi retreated from bear market territory rallying more than 5%. And Japanese bonds, equities and the currency ...  Show more

Oil shock or short detour? Markets react to Middle East tensions

Market sentiment has weakened as renewed tensions in the Middle East have pushed oil prices and government bond yields higher. Spain’s benchmark equity index has come under additional pressure following President Trump’s threat to impose trade restrictions on the country. In this ...  Show more

Recommended Episodes

The Big Trade Underneath the Strangely Calm Surface of the S&P 500
Odd Lots

For much of this year, the S&P 500 has marched steadily higher while measures of stock market volatility, like the VIX, have stayed pretty low. But looking at the headline index only tells you part of the story. Beneath the surface of the S&P 500, individual stocks have been movi ...  Show more

Wall Street Roundup: AI trade, market melt up
Wall Street Breakfast

Musk, Tesla, more politics (0:20). Betting on Nvidia and the AI trade (2:55). Markets continue higher despite concerns (5:40). Financial earnings coming next week; sector showing strength (8:40).Show Notes:Nvidia hits $4 trillion market capNetflix Is Still KingMost Fed officials ...  Show more

Conagra CEO, Low P/E Part 4 & Fed Ex CEO 4/5/23
Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer

The market today had a mixed bag day, with the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ falling while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 80 points, and Jim Cramer is digging into factors impacting the market this week. First, Jim sits down with Conagra CEO Sean Connolly to discuss the driv ...

  Show more

Motley Fool Money: 07.29.2011
Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing

The government reports weaker-than-expected economic growth. The debt ceiling drama continues.  Amazon, Starbucks, and Whole Foods serve up big earnings. And Dunkin' Brands serves up a hot IPO.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, we tal ...  Show more