04/23/26 20:34:24 Barchart.com All-Financials News Articles https://www.barchart.com/news/contributors https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1486096/stocks-settle-lower-on-us-iran-stalemate Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:34:24 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -0.41%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.57%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.42%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Satellite view of the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz with Iran highlighted_ Image by FoxPictures via Shutterstock_ https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1486096/stocks-settle-lower-on-us-iran-stalemate Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1484389/dollar-climbs-as-crude-prices-jump-and-stocks-fall Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:37:33 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 1.5-week high on Thursday and finished up by +0.22%. The dollar remains supported amid persistent tensions in the Middle East, which is boosting safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, rising crude oil prices are pushing up inflation expectations, a hawkish factor for... Pile of money with hands by Sergey Nazarov via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1484389/dollar-climbs-as-crude-prices-jump-and-stocks-fall Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1483969/why-were-bitcoin-and-coin-shares-stuck-in-neutral Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:00:02 +0000 Bitcoin has a decade and a half of history of extreme price volatility. However, since the price corrected from its October 2025 all-time high to a low in early February 2026, it had traded in a narrow range, with the leading cryptocurrency stuck in neutral. Bitcoin concept by Summit Art Creations via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1483969/why-were-bitcoin-and-coin-shares-stuck-in-neutral Andrew Hecht https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1482399/17-unusually-active-call-options-buy-3-for-under-300-and-big-potential-profits Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:30:02 +0000 In Wednesday's trading, 17 unusually active call options had Vol/OI ratios greater than 10 and ask prices below a dollar. Three of them will cost you under $300 with a risk/reward you’re going to like. The words call option spelled out with white tiles on black background by Larry1235 via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1482399/17-unusually-active-call-options-buy-3-for-under-300-and-big-potential-profits Will Ashworth https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1481014/capital-group-is-doubling-down-on-microstrategy-should-you-buy-mstr-stock-here-too Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:30:05 +0000 The firm has upped its stake in the company by buying more than four million shares. Bitcoin coin dark background by Johannes Blumel via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1481014/capital-group-is-doubling-down-on-microstrategy-should-you-buy-mstr-stock-here-too Pathikrit Bose https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1479715/how-options-trading-ai-is-changing-the-way-traders-find-setups Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:28:25 +0000 Options Trading AI is no longer a fringe concept built for quant desks and coders. It is becoming part of a broader shift in financial markets, where artificial intelligence is increasingly used across trading, portfolio management, and risk-related workflows. That matters in an options market that handled more than 12.2 billion contracts in 2024, a scale that makes faster filtering and smarter monitoring more valuable than ever. Ai chip by Quality Stock Arts via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1479715/how-options-trading-ai-is-changing-the-way-traders-find-setups Hashtag Investing https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1479588/why-more-investors-are-opening-a-crypto-ira-in-2026 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:24:30 +0000 A Crypto IRA is no longer a fringe idea reserved for die-hard digital-asset believers. In 2026, it is increasingly part of a more practical retirement conversation, especially for investors who still want crypto exposure but no longer want every decision to feel disconnected from a long-term plan. EOS Crypto by Phira Phonruewiangphing via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1479588/why-more-investors-are-opening-a-crypto-ira-in-2026 Hashtag Investing https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1479447/stocks-turn-higher-on-strength-in-chipmakers Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:16:50 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.07%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.03%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.07%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Computer memory closeup by Nor Gal via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1479447/stocks-turn-higher-on-strength-in-chipmakers Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1479242/is-walmart-stock-in-a-bubble-1-weird-signal-answers-a-contrarian-no Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:08:27 +0000 While it’s easy to brush aside ‘boring’ retail giant Walmart as overpriced, the current behavioral state of WMT stock provides a different perspective. Walmart Inc truck- by Sundry Photography via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1479242/is-walmart-stock-in-a-bubble-1-weird-signal-answers-a-contrarian-no Josh Enomoto https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1478525/middle-east-tensions-support-the-dollar Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:33:53 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) today climbed to a 1.5-week high and is up by +0.04%. The dollar remains supported amid persistent tensions in the Middle East, which is boosting safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, rising crude oil prices are pushing up inflation expectations, a hawkish factor for Fed... Pile of money by Atlantagreg via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1478525/middle-east-tensions-support-the-dollar Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1478150/natural-disasters-impact-on-the-yen-and-broader-markets Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:15:01 +0000 Investors don’t price in natural disasters, but there are even bigger risks for markets coming from Japan. Hurricane viewed from space by janeb13 via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1478150/natural-disasters-impact-on-the-yen-and-broader-markets TradingView https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1478105/stocks-pressured-as-peace-talks-with-iran-remain-in-limbo Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:13:38 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.07%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.03%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.08%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Road sign of New York Wall street corner Broad street by Mezzotint via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1478105/stocks-pressured-as-peace-talks-with-iran-remain-in-limbo Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1477589/super-micro-computer-stock-plunges-on-lost-oracle-contract-but-supply-chain-excesses-could-be-the-bigger-problem-for-smci Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:53:03 +0000 As investors panic over a lost contract between Super Micro Computer and Oracle, recent supply chain intelligence suggests a much bigger problem exists with its inventory, as slowing business with xAI and other customers weigh on near-term revenue. Super Micro Computer Inc HQ photo-by Tada Images via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1477589/super-micro-computer-stock-plunges-on-lost-oracle-contract-but-supply-chain-excesses-could-be-the-bigger-problem-for-smci Sarah Holzmann https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1471208/long-straddle-screener-results-for-april-23rd Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0000 Volatility has eased in recent days as the market digests the tech sector continues to lead the way. However, volatility could rear its ugly head again at any time. Stock option by Daboost via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1471208/long-straddle-screener-results-for-april-23rd Gavin McMaster https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1470681/stocks-slip-before-the-open-on-u-s-iran-talks-uncertainty-earnings-and-pmi-data-in-focus Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:33:31 +0000 June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.53%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.56% this morning as stalled U.S.-Iran talks and heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher, dampening risk sentiment. Down market by Artit Wongpradu via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1470681/stocks-slip-before-the-open-on-u-s-iran-talks-uncertainty-earnings-and-pmi-data-in-focus Oleksandr Pylypenko https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1459130/stocks-settle-higher-as-nasdaq-posts-a-record-high-on-tech-strength Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:35:34 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +1.05%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.69%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.73%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.99%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... NASDAQ sign at times square at night by Lucky-photographer via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1459130/stocks-settle-higher-as-nasdaq-posts-a-record-high-on-tech-strength Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1457015/dollar-recovers-on-rising-tensions-over-the-strait-of-hormuz Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:36:17 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose to a 1-week high and finished up by +0.20%. The dollar found support on Wednesday as the escalation of the US-Iran war boosted safe-haven demand for the dollar. Iran seized two ships on Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz for "endangering maritime... Puzzle of money by TPopova via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1457015/dollar-recovers-on-rising-tensions-over-the-strait-of-hormuz Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1454870/marvell-technology-surges-again-on-ai-news-with-heavy-unusual-call-options-activity Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:30:02 +0000 Marvell Technology surged this week on news that Google will use Marvell to make its AI inference microchips. Heavy and unusual call options activity today shows investors are taking advantage of its rise. The sign for Marvell Technology out front of a corporate office by Valeriya Zankovych via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1454870/marvell-technology-surges-again-on-ai-news-with-heavy-unusual-call-options-activity Mark R. Hake, CFA https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1451918/the-iran-war-has-made-oil-prices-a-moving-target-thats-why-this-etf-and-option-combination-makes-sense Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:13:31 +0000 This options trading strategy lets you profit no matter where oil prices head next. Oil production with Iran flag by EVER STOCK via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1451918/the-iran-war-has-made-oil-prices-a-moving-target-thats-why-this-etf-and-option-combination-makes-sense Rob Isbitts https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1451894/stocks-supported-by-iran-ceasefire-extension-and-strong-earnings Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:12:13 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.84%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.76%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.28%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.80%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Bullish - green stock market chart with arrow up day trade by Quality Stock Arts via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1451894/stocks-supported-by-iran-ceasefire-extension-and-strong-earnings Rich Asplund