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VIX at 18.65: Fear Is Present, Panic Is Not

VIX at 18.65: Fear Is Present, Panic Is Not

The VIX closed Monday at 18.65 amid Iran strike headlines, but its 21st percentile reading and contained range signal structure, not breakdown. Here's what it means.

Jul 21, 2026

ON Semi Drops 11% on $7B Synaptics Deal

ON Semi Drops 11% on $7B Synaptics Deal

ON Semiconductor falls 11.6% premarket after announcing a $7 billion all-stock Synaptics acquisition, the week's sharpest single-stock M&A reaction.

Jun 26, 2026

JPMorgan Beat on Revenue but Cut Its Net Interest Income Guidance. Here Is Why That Matters.

JPMorgan Beat on Revenue but Cut Its Net Interest Income Guidance. Here Is Why That Matters.

JPMorgan Chase reported Q1 2026 results this morning that beat on revenue but came with a cut to full-year net interest income guidance that sent the stock marginally lower despite the headline beat. Understanding the difference between those two data points is the key to understanding what this earnings season is actually telling the market about the health of the US economy.

Apr 14, 2026

The Nasdaq Is on a 10-Day Winning Streak. Here Is What the Numbers Actually Say.

The Nasdaq Is on a 10-Day Winning Streak. Here Is What the Numbers Actually Say.

The Nasdaq 100 rose 0.8% on Tuesday, putting it on pace for its 10th consecutive day of gains, the longest winning streak since 2021. The S&P 500 added 0.4%, having fully erased the war-driven losses it accumulated since February. Oil dropped further as reports emerged that the US and Iran are considering another round of peace talks, and the risk-on rotation that began with the ceasefire announcement is showing no signs of exhausting itself.

Apr 14, 2026