Cboe Global Markets is launching extended trading hours (7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. ET) for single-stock options on approximately 20 mega-cap stocks including the Magnificent Seven. The move is expected to boost revenue through increased trading volume and fees, particularly when market volatility is high. Cboe had a record Q1 with 29% revenue growth and 54% earnings growth, though the stock has since pulled back from its May peak. With the VIXEQ (single-stock volatility index) at historically high levels, Cboe is positioned to benefit if volatility persists.

Wedbush, a leading financial services firm, rang the closing bell at Cboe Global Markets to commemorate nearly two decades as a member. The firm has supported Cboe's evolution from equity options and futures to digital assets, prediction markets, and perpetual futures, while maintaining its position as a trusted partner providing clearing, execution, and prime brokerage services.

Abaxx Technologies (TSX:ABXX) issued a detailed response to allegations from Viceroy Research regarding wash trading, financial difficulties, and lack of proprietary technology. The company refuted claims of fraudulent market-making practices, clarified its actual cash burn rate, and explained the Cboe exit as a strategic adjustment. Despite recent positive developments including TSX listing and a $69 million financing round, the stock has declined to C$35.84. Abaxx scheduled an investor update call for June 18, 2026 to address shareholder concerns.

U.S. stocks traded higher midday Wednesday with semiconductor equipment names and small caps leading gains ahead of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's first interest-rate decision. The Russell 2000 jumped 1.2% to a record high. Applied Materials surged 7% after Citi raised its price target, while Robinhood rallied 12.2% on strong trading volumes. Exchange operators fell sharply after Kalshi's Bitcoin futures approval raised competitive concerns.

SpaceX (SPCX) options trading launched Tuesday with massive volume, sparking predictions of a potential gamma squeeze to $400. Analysts cite extreme conditions including a thin 3-5% tradable float, no established pricing history, and expected $22-27 billion in forced index buying. Despite being unprofitable with a $4.28 billion Q1 loss, demand remains sky-high with 500,000 contracts traded in the first hour. Options exchanges and retail brokers stand to benefit significantly from the activity.

U.S. stocks showed mixed performance on Tuesday as investors rotated out of technology into financials, utilities, and industrials. The Dow Jones reached record highs at 52,185.49, while the Nasdaq 100 declined 1.4%. Oil prices fell to $77/barrel on expectations of a Strait of Hormuz reopening deal. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh prepares for his first policy meeting with markets pricing in a 97% probability of unchanged rates.

Cboe Global Markets announced its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.72 per share for Q2 2026, payable on June 15, 2026, to stockholders of record as of May 29, 2026.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached new records on May 1, 2026, driven by strong tech earnings, particularly Apple's upbeat guidance. While the Dow slipped, over 80% of S&P 500 earnings beat estimates. However, oil prices spiked above $106/barrel with energy firms warning of potential supply disruptions, creating mixed signals for investors between resilient earnings and macro risks.

AriseAlpha launched a free AI Day Trading Bot designed for beginners and active traders, addressing the shift from information access to execution efficiency in 2026's volatile markets. The platform offers automated strategy execution with real-time analysis and a simple three-step onboarding process, targeting the 68% of retail traders who cite execution timing and consistency as their primary challenge.

The VIX is commonly misunderstood as a simple fear gauge, but it actually measures suppressed volatility and options pricing rather than genuine market fear. The article explains how to interpret the VIX using the Rule of 16, and emphasizes the importance of monitoring related signals like VVIX, term structure, and gamma positioning to understand whether volatility is being mechanically suppressed or reflecting real market conditions. Key dynamics include VIX options expiration effects and volatility crushes following major economic events.

Cboe Global Markets announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.72 per share for Q1 2026, payable on March 13, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 27, 2026.

Cboe Global Markets delivered robust Q4 2025 results with record net revenue of $671.1M (28% YoY growth) and adjusted EPS of $3.06, driven by strong derivatives business performance. AutoNation reported a 4% revenue decline to $6.9B due to lower vehicle sales but beat EPS expectations. RXO faced challenges with a $46M net loss amid freight market tightening, though showed promise in its managed transportation business.