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S&P 500’s Midterm-Year Fourth Quarter Has a Strong Historical Record

Rocky White’s review of S&P 500 data since 1949 finds the current quarter has often produced gains.

Cboe Keeps Exclusive S&P 500 Options Rights Through 2051

The 25-year extension preserves Cboe’s exclusive SPX options license and opens the door to joint work on tokenized contracts.

S&P 500’s High Valuation Is Concentrated in Mega-Caps

Hennessy’s Josh Wein puts the index near 21 times earnings, while the average S&P 500 stock is closer to 17 times.

US Futures Pause as Traders Weigh Iran’s Hormuz Offer

Index futures hovered near unchanged before the open as investors assessed a conditional Iranian offer and watched for diplomatic progress.

Stocks

Albemarle Trails the S&P 500 in 2026 Despite 12-Month Gain

ALB has risen more than the index over the past year, but a steep recent slide has left it well behind in 2026.

Stocks

Fox Shares Rebound, but Still Trail the S&P 500 in 2026

Fox stock has surged over three months, yet its year-to-date and 12-month returns remain behind the broad market.

VIX Falls as Iran Signals Conditional Hormuz Reopening

The volatility gauge ended lower as Iran’s offer raised hopes for easing a conflict that has kept oil and markets on edge.

Oil Reversal and Fed Worries Weigh on Wall Street Futures

Investors weigh renewed pressure from crude and Treasury yields against hopes for progress in Middle East talks and the Trump-Xi summit.

Fed Hike Odds Surge, But Stocks May Need Months to Bottom

Markets have priced in a September increase, yet history suggests the S&P 500’s roughest stretch may come after the announcement.