Personal finance
Micron is overbought. Using options to hedge against a reversal lower, while keeping upside exposure
Most options expire worthless, and short-dated options typically decay more rapidly, particularly relative to their own “extrinsic value” than longer-dated options strategies do. Consequently, options traders tend to focus on selling short-dated options a strategy that looks attractive because the decay (theta) is visible every day. The problem is that most of that theta is […]
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Trump: We are going to run Venezuela until we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition
Smoke rises from Port of La Guaira after explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard on January 03, 2026 in Caracas, Venezuela. Jesus Vargas | Getty Images President Donald Trump said the U.S. is going to temporarily take over governing Venezuela after launching a large-scale surprise attack on the country overnight. “We are going to run the country […]
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He has been walking around the world for the last 27 years—Here’s the no. 1 lesson he learned about happiness
Karl Bushby has been walking around the world over the last 27 years. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Karl Bushby was 29 when he left his home city of Hull, England and took off for the adventure of a lifetime. With $500 in his pocket and some survival gear, he went on a mission […]
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Trump administration must fund U.S. consumer finance watchdog, judge says
A view of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) headquarters building in Washington, DC, on Feb. 10, 2025. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a claim by President Donald Trump’s administration that it is legally barred from securing funding for the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, noting that […]
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Starbucks turnaround will take time. This options strategy works if shares remain range-bound
Despite Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol’s efforts to revitalize the coffee brand through the “Back to Starbucks” initiative , structural challenges continue to erode its performance. Once touted as a primary growth driver, China, its second-largest market, grew nominally by only 5% year over year in U.S. dollar terms. However, adjusting for a strengthening yuan and […]
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This biotech name is evolving into a major obesity play. How to trade it with options
Amgen is entering a pivotal period the as it moves beyond its Enbrel franchise and repositions around obesity, rare disease and next-generation oncology. While Enbrel has entered a period of decline due to Medicare pricing reform, management has demonstrated credible execution in replacing that cash flow with a higher-quality pipeline. Early success from the Imdelltra […]
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Esusu, platform for renters to build credit scores, valued at $1.2 billion in new funding round
Esusu, a fintech platform that helps renters build credit scores, has raised $50 million in a Series C funding round at a $1.2 billion valuation. Renters have remained largely excluded from the traditional credit system, with an estimated $1.4 trillion paid to landlords every year in the U.S., but only 20% of those landlords choosing […]
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Will the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal go through? Using options to trade the uncertainty
Netflix (NFLX) has agreed to buy some pieces — the film and streaming businesses — of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) for $72 billion. The leading streaming giant emerged as the top bidder for Warner Bros outbidding both rivals Comcast (CMCSA) and Paramount Skydance (PSKY) after what felt like a multi-round boxing match. However, this deal […]
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Fraud expert: This is the first sign you’re being targeted by a scammer (and most people overlook it)
How close of an eye do you keep on your checking account — would you notice if $1 went missing? Most people think of financial fraud showing up as a large, unusual charge on their bank account, but it’s the little transactions that can actually be the biggest red flags. Called “phantom payments,” these small […]
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Bessent believes there won’t be a recession in 2026 but says some sectors are challenged
Scott Bessent, US treasury secretary, arrives to speak during a site expansion groundbreaking ceremony at the Boeing South Carolina (BSC) manufacturing facility in North Charleston, South Carolina, US, on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. Sean Rayford | Bloomberg | Getty Images Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday the U.S. was not at risk of entering […]
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