07/11/26 15:00:02 Barchart.com All-Financials News Articles https://www.barchart.com/news/contributors https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3239176/shark-tank-star-kevin-oleary-cant-stand-it-when-young-people-spend-28-on-lunch-but-only-make-70k-i-mean-thats-just-stupid Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:00:02 +0000 Kevin O’Leary says spending $28 on lunch while earning $70,000 is “just stupid,” arguing small daily expenses can cost hundreds of thousands in missed investment gains over time. Kevin O'Leary pictured with Barbara Corcoran and Lori Greiner_ Image by Kathy Hutchins via Shutterstock_ https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3239176/shark-tank-star-kevin-oleary-cant-stand-it-when-young-people-spend-28-on-lunch-but-only-make-70k-i-mean-thats-just-stupid Caleb Naysmith https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3238935/market-capitalization-an-overlooked-edge-for-option-sellers Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:14:04 +0000 Not all option-selling candidates are created equal. Discover how market capitalization affects option liquidity, stock stability, and premium consistency, and why it's one of seven objective metrics used to identify higher-quality trading opportunities. Black-white bull vs bear_Image by a1vector via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3238935/market-capitalization-an-overlooked-edge-for-option-sellers Darren Carlat https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3238649/6-apy-unlimited-3-cash-back-and-free-atm-withdrawals-everything-you-need-to-know-about-elon-musk-s-bank-killer-x-money-app Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:30:02 +0000 Elon Musk is trying to turn X into a one-stop shop for all your financial needs. Win or lose, X Money is showing us a clear direction of travel for consumer finance. Elon Musk, founder, CEO, and chief engineer of SpaceX, CEO of Tesla by Frederic Legrand - COMEO via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3238649/6-apy-unlimited-3-cash-back-and-free-atm-withdrawals-everything-you-need-to-know-about-elon-musk-s-bank-killer-x-money-app Nash Riggins https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3237701/10-experts-10-financial-forecasts-for-2026-s-second-half Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0000 We examine what research outfits expect for the rest of the year concerning inflation, housing, stocks, and more. Wall street sign in New York with New York Stock Exchange background by Stuart Monk via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3237701/10-experts-10-financial-forecasts-for-2026-s-second-half Kyle Woodley https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3231292/the-sierra-leone-digital-id-deal-is-bigger-than-georgia-s-stablecoin Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:03:05 +0000 Georgia's new stablecoin made headlines, but Bhutan's blockchain ID system and Sierra Leone's new MoU with SIGN Foundation may be the bigger financial-inclusion story. A concept image for the Avalanche cryptocurrency by DIAMOND VISUALS via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3231292/the-sierra-leone-digital-id-deal-is-bigger-than-georgia-s-stablecoin Ivan Patriki https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3230949/stock-indexes-settle-higher-as-geopolitical-risks-ease Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:37:16 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up +0.42%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.29%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.33%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose +0.43%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Wall street sign in New York with New York Stock Exchange background by Stuart Monk via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3230949/stock-indexes-settle-higher-as-geopolitical-risks-ease Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3229800/dollar-recovers-as-t-note-yields-rise Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:33:11 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) recovered from a 1-week low on Friday and finished up by +0.07%. The fragile and uncertain situation in the Middle East is supporting safe-haven demand for the dollar today after Iran vowed to respond to the US attacks this week on Iran’s rail and maritime... Pile of money by Atlantagreg via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3229800/dollar-recovers-as-t-note-yields-rise Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3228197/unusual-options-activity-in-this-1-stock-highlights-a-bet-on-big-volatility-with-capped-downside-and-unlimited-upside Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:40:09 +0000 Among QXO’s unusual options activity yesterday was a call ratio backspread that netted some trader/investor a $468,000 credit by betting on either minimal movement or a sharp rally. It’s an advanced bet that could pay big dividends. Words options trading written on a book by Vitalii Vodolazskyi via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3228197/unusual-options-activity-in-this-1-stock-highlights-a-bet-on-big-volatility-with-capped-downside-and-unlimited-upside Will Ashworth https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3226140/stock-indexes-slip-as-chipmakers-and-cybersecurity-stocks-fall Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:21:29 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.08%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.16%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Inside NYSE by Orhan Akkurt via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3226140/stock-indexes-slip-as-chipmakers-and-cybersecurity-stocks-fall Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3225459/dollar-slightly-higher-on-us-iran-risks Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:36:17 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) recovered from a 1-week low today and is up +0.03%. The fragile and uncertain situation in the Middle East is supporting safe-haven demand for the dollar today after Iran vowed to respond to the US attacks this week on Iran’s rail and maritime infrastructure. The... Image by Karolina Kaboompics via Pexels https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3225459/dollar-slightly-higher-on-us-iran-risks Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3225280/inflation-concerns-and-rising-crude-oil-prices-mean-you-should-sell-u-s-t-bonds-here Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:24:16 +0000 September U.S. T-Bond futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness. Financial paperwork via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3225280/inflation-concerns-and-rising-crude-oil-prices-mean-you-should-sell-u-s-t-bonds-here Jim Wyckoff https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3225142/stocks-supported-by-lower-crude-prices-as-geopolitical-risks-ease Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:10:15 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.03%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.19%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Wall street sign in New York City by f11photo via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3225142/stocks-supported-by-lower-crude-prices-as-geopolitical-risks-ease Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3223996/eqt-stock-is-near-a-trough-attracting-value-investors-ahead-of-earnings Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0000 Natural gas producer EQT Corp has had a rough 3 months, as analysts project significantly lower Q2 revenue. But EQT stock is at a 6-month low, attracting value investors, including those shorting 1-month puts. EQT Corporation on screen in front of web page By Timon https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3223996/eqt-stock-is-near-a-trough-attracting-value-investors-ahead-of-earnings Mark R. Hake, CFA https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3221207/stock-index-futures-slip-as-chip-rally-fades-sk-hynix-debut-in-focus Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:38:31 +0000 September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are down -0.11%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are down -0.41% this morning, taking a breather after a chip-led rally in the prior session, with all eyes on the U.S. trading debut of SK Hynix. Wall street sign in New York with New York Stock Exchange background by Stuart Monk via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3221207/stock-index-futures-slip-as-chip-rally-fades-sk-hynix-debut-in-focus Oleksandr Pylypenko https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3220019/dow-futures-hold-firm-near-record-highs-as-tech-rotation-meets-renewed-middle-east-risk Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:33:23 +0000 Dow futures (YM) have outperformed the S&P 500 (ES) and Nasdaq 100 (NQ) in recent weeks as capital rotates out of stretched semiconductor and AI names and into blue chip industrials, financials, and healthcare stocks. The index has broken and accepted above the 50,000 level since May, made repeated new all time highs, and is currently digesting a sharp round trip driven by an escalation in U.S. Iran tensions that briefly knocked the Dow down as much as 810 points intraday. The 52,000 level, Daily level 1, is the key area to watch in the coming weeks. Buyers defending it points toward a bullish continuation and a possible test of the 54,000 millennium level, while a break and acceptance below it opens the door to a move toward 51,000 and eventually 50,000. Oil prices, the Federal Reserve's hawkish leaning tone, and next week's CPI report are likely to determine which path plays out. Trader pointing at stock market graphs by DragonImages via Adobe Stock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3220019/dow-futures-hold-firm-near-record-highs-as-tech-rotation-meets-renewed-middle-east-risk EdgeClear https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3213146/stocks-settle-higher-as-chipmakers-rally-and-crude-prices-fall Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:33:17 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +0.81%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.62%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose +0.82%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... New York Stock Exchange NYSE in Manhattan by 4kclips via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3213146/stocks-settle-higher-as-chipmakers-rally-and-crude-prices-fall Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3211804/dollar-falls-as-stocks-rally-and-crude-oil-retreats Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:39:13 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell by -0.08% on Thursday. The dollar moved lower on Thursday as strength in stocks reduced liquidity demand for the currency. Also, Thursday’s -2% fall in crude oil prices lowered inflation expectations and could prompt the Fed to ease monetary policy, a bearish factor for... A U_S_ banknote that is digitally warped by Ruslan Lytvyn via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3211804/dollar-falls-as-stocks-rally-and-crude-oil-retreats Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3209962/occidental-petroleum-stocks-unusual-options-activity-signals-bullish-bets-amid-oil-rally Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:30:02 +0000 OXY options volume surged by 5.4x the average yesterday, with a 0.07 put/call ratio signaling heavy bullishness. Six unusually active July 17 contracts suggest several options strategies are available to make money. Options button on browser by Pashalgnatov via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3209962/occidental-petroleum-stocks-unusual-options-activity-signals-bullish-bets-amid-oil-rally Will Ashworth https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3207748/strength-in-chipmakers-boosts-stock-indexes Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:24:40 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.48%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.27%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.49%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Computer memory closeup by Nor Gal via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3207748/strength-in-chipmakers-boosts-stock-indexes Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3206897/dollar-slips-as-stocks-strengthen Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:34:59 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down by -0.11% today. The dollar is moving lower today as strength in stocks has reduced liquidity demand for the currency. The dollar dropped to its low after US Jun existing home sales unexpectedly declined. Losses in the dollar are limited after US weekly... A one dollar bill floating in water by Wirestock via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3206897/dollar-slips-as-stocks-strengthen Rich Asplund