CBOE GLOBAL MARKETS
Wall Street fear gauge soars and retail traders bolt as markets in tailspin
Retail investors experienced significant losses as they sold over $1 billion in stocks due to rising fears. The Cboe Volatility Index spiked sharply, indicating increased market anxiety among traders and investors. Major stock indexes declined, driven down by fears that a Democratic sweep could hinder AI spending. Options market activity reflected heightened demand for hedges, as retail investor sentiment shifted.
US midterms put Trump-era crypto boom and prediction markets at risk
The US midterm elections could threaten the crypto friendly regulatory environment created under President Donald Trump. A potential Democratic takeover of Congress may bring tighter oversight of digital assets and prediction markets, putting companies such as Coinbase, Strategy and Bullish under pressure as investors reassess the sector's regulatory outlook.
NYSE bets on all-or-nothing options as event driven trading gains traction
NYSE is preparing to launch binary return options that will let investors make all-or-nothing bets on whether stocks and ETFs finish above or below set prices. The exchange is also seeking approval for KPI options linked to company earnings metrics, expanding the range of event-driven trading products available to investors.
Tech stocks drag Nasdaq lower on report of OpenAI revenue fall, high yields
US equity indexes fell, influenced by megacap technology stocks and concerns regarding OpenAI's revenue performance. The Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 saw declines as the yield on the 10-year Treasury rose. Additionally, increased oil prices and energy supply fears contributed to market pressure. Federal Reserve comments indicated potential for further interest rate increases, impacting credit sectors. A rise in economic-policy uncertainty reflects growing concerns among investors amid upcoming election dynamics.
NSE shares wipe off Rs 41,000 crore after listing day pop as stock slips below IPO price. Why are analysts still bullish?
NSE shares have slipped below their IPO price after a brief listing-day rally, wiping out nearly Rs 41,000 crore from the exchange’s peak market value. Despite the decline, analysts remain bullish, citing NSE’s dominant market position, strong profitability, cash generation and India’s long-term capital-market growth potential.
Why US stocks are rising: Nasdaq hits record after weaker jobs data cools rate-hike bets; Nike shares drop on forecast
US stocks rose, with the Nasdaq Composite hitting a record high after disappointing jobs data emerged. Lower Treasury yields and declining oil prices contributed to the positive market sentiment. Notable gains were observed in semiconductor stocks, with Nvidia reaching an intraday record high. Nike's shares fell due to forecasts of a significant revenue decline linked to challenges in China.
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US stocks: US markets dip as surging Treasury yields overshadow software gains
Wall Street encountered a downturn as escalating Treasury yields affected investor confidence in high-priced stocks. Despite solid performance from the software sector buoyed by favorable earnings, the shadow of rising interest rates looms large. September saw the S&P 500 and Dow post monthly losses, while the Nasdaq thrived on AI optimism.

Robinhood to allow 24-hour weekend trading of US stocks as industry shifts to wider access
Robinhood is set to revolutionize trading by offering 24/7 access to select US stocks during weekends, fostering a more flexible investment environment for its users. This move aligns with a growing trend towards longer trading hours. Alongside this, new features will allow betting on corporate earnings and trading perpetual futures.

US stocks today: US stocks rebound as tech rally gains momentum on easing oil, yields
US stocks rebounded sharply on Thursday, led by technology shares as easing oil prices and lower Treasury yields offered relief after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates. The Nasdaq gained 1.66%, while the S&P 500 rose 1.14% and the Dow added 0.61%, despite lingering inflation and rate hike concerns.

Cboe to cut staff by 20% as exchange operator sharpens focus on core business
Cboe Global Markets' CEO Craig Donohue on Friday outlined plans to sharpen the exchange operator's focus on key businesses, including a 20% reduction in its global workforce.

Cboe Q4 Results: Co beats profit estimates on options trading boom
Cboe Global Markets has surpassed Wall Street profit expectations for the fourth quarter. Increased market volatility fueled options trading volumes, driving strong revenue. The exchange is focusing on growth areas like prediction markets and crypto. Cboe is also streamlining operations by exiting businesses in Australia and Canada.

Nasdaq plans 24-hour trading to tap into growing international demand
Nasdaq Inc. plans to introduce 24-hour trading on its flagship U.S. exchange to capitalize on growing global demand for U.S. equities, a senior executive said in a social media post on Friday.

Big timing change in New York stock exchange? Nasdaq mulls introducing 24-hour trading window
Nasdaq joins rival exchanges like Cboe Global Markets and Intercontinental Exchange , the operator of the New York Stock Exchange, in planning extended trading hours.

Cboe Global Markets seeks SEC approval to list ETF share class structure
Cboe Global Markets filed a request with the SEC for regulatory approval to change its rules and allow issuers to add an exchange-traded fund (ETF) share class to existing mutual funds, the exchange said on Thursday.

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest files for first US spot-ether ETF
In a boost to the crypto sector, the US District of Columbia Court of Appeals last month passed a landmark ruling that the SEC was wrong to reject an application from crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments to list an ETF that tracks the price of bitcoin.

SEC spells out bitcoin ETF concerns to asset managers -source
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly stated that recent applications to launch spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by asset managers were not sufficiently clear and comprehensive. The SEC conveyed its concerns to exchanges Nasdaq and Cboe Global Markets, which had filed the applications on behalf of asset managers BlackRock and Fidelity. The rejection of these applications by the SEC has dampened investor hopes and resulted in a drop in the price of bitcoin. The applicants had proposed a surveillance mechanism to prevent manipulation but did not disclose the specific bitcoin exchange involved.

Exchange operator Cboe gets nod to launch leveraged crypto derivative products
Cboe Global Markets received regulatory approval from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission to offer leveraged derivatives products on its digital trading platform, including physically and financially settled bitcoin and ether margined futures contracts. Cboe Digital allows trading and clearing of bitcoin and ether futures on a fully collateralized basis. The margined contracts are expected to launch in H2 2022 and will enable users to trade crypto futures while putting less collateralized capital upfront. Cboe Digital's clearinghouse will act as the central counterparty to reduce default risks.

Cboe says Robinhood and Virtu among potential equity partners in crypto exchange
"ErisX was founded with the mission of bringing transparent, well-regulated markets for digital assets and we are excited to further accelerate on this vision with growing support from our partner firms," said Cboe Chief Executive Officer Ed Tilly.

SEC delays ruling on Bitcoin ETF in blow to crypto traders
Crypto enthusiasts have long been frustrated by the agency’s reluctance to sign-off on a Bitcoin ETF, a product that could catapult the world’s most valuable digital token into the mainstream among institutional investors.

Options on Coinbase Global start trading in robust volume
Monthly options contracts on Coinbase shares started trading for the first time on all U.S. options exchanges, including ones run by Cboe Global Markets, the Nasdaq and the Intercontinental Exchange, on Tuesday.

Will US exchange trading floors still be relevant post-coronavirus?
Cboe aims to reopen its options trading floor on June 1 after acknowledging that some customers were frustrated by the exchange's electronic trading tools.

Nasdaq may go with bitcoin futures amid price fall
The New York exchange operator is reportedly keen on allowing trading in the first quarter of 2019.

Crypto's open secret: Its multibillion dollar volume is suspect
Market participants say quantifying the scale of suspected volume exaggeration is difficult.

Crypto’s $600 billion crash hits a new low
A selloff in coins of all sizes reduced the m-cap of virtual currencies to about $230 billion.

Billions in VIX-rigging profits? A battered index takes new hit
There’s plenty at stake. ETFs and notes tied to the VIX are worth about $3.5 billion.

Bitcoin takes bigger Wall Street stage with smooth CME debut
CME is a much bigger player in futures, so many traders expect bitcoin to make a bigger splash.

US regulators warn of bitcoin futures dangers
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued statement on "risks of virtual currency trading”

Huge price gap between bitcoin futures and bitcoin is shrinking
The spread has narrowed, in a sign that the bitcoin futures market may be getting more efficient.
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