Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to Vanda Research, U.S. retail investors have dramatically increased put option purchases since April 2026. Put option buying volume on the 12 most popular stocks tracked by Vanda nearly doubled compared to the first quarter, with the proportion of put option purchases to net cash

According to MSX.COM data, Eli Lilly stock rose 5.3% to $1,290 per share today (August 19), bringing its market capitalization to $1.21 trillion. The company has become the first pharmaceutical company in history to reach a $1.2 trillion

US stocks opened higher on August 19 after the US Treasury expanded its bond buyback program, sending yields sharply lower. At 9:37am Eastern Time, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 76.80 points (0.14%) to 53,420.20, the S&P 500 gained 21.35 points (0.28%) to 7,713.11, and the Nasdaq Composite a

The US dollar declined in morning trading on August 19, with the Dollar Index (DXY) falling 0.242% to 99.421 as US Treasury yields showed signs of stabilization. The dollar faced downward pressure as the euro and pound demonstrated relative strength driven by high inflation, while previously

Robinhood's event-contract revenue reached $156 million in the second quarter of 2026, surpassing both equities and cryptocurrencies, according to the company's Q2 10-Q filing reported on July 29. The figure represents a roughly fifteenfold increase from $10 million in the same quarter a year

According to Robinhood's Q2 2026 10-Q filing, event-contract revenue reached $156 million in the second quarter, surpassing equities at $129 million and cryptocurrencies at $100 million. The product became Robinhood's second-largest trading line behind options at $342 million, representing roughly a

The U.S. Energy Information Administration is set to release its weekly crude oil inventory, Cushing crude inventory, and strategic petroleum reserve data for the week ending August 14, effective immediately.

The New Zealand dollar surged against the U.S. dollar today, with NZD/USD rising over 1.00% to trade at 0.5932.

According to ChainCatcher, the U.S. 20-year Treasury yield fell 10 basis points ahead of its auction.

Shanghai Gold main contract futures rose 2.00% during intraday trading on August 19, reaching 968.60 yuan per gram.

According to Stifel analyst Ruben Roy, the firm maintains a buy rating on Nvidia (NVDA) with a $282 price target ahead of the company's fiscal 2027 Q2 earnings on August 26. Stifel expects the results to exceed consensus and forecasts raised guidance, citing strong AI infrastructure demand from

Nebius Group announced plans Wednesday to raise $4.5 billion through convertible senior notes to fund its AI infrastructure expansion. NBIS stock fell 7.6% to approximately $248.43 following the announcement, with shares trading as low as $226 during the session. The financing reflects the capital-i

According to ChainCatcher, Grayscale has submitted a fourth amended registration statement for Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZEC) to the SEC, seeking to list the fund on NYSE Arca under ticker ZCSH. The listing would enable authorized participants to continuously purchase and redeem trust shares,

Nebius Group shares dropped 7.6% on Wednesday after the AI infrastructure company announced plans for a $4.5 billion convertible debt sale to fund data center expansion. NBIS stock fell to about $248.43, though the shares remain up nearly 200% year-to-date. The Amsterdam-based company plans to

According to BIT(bit.com), the Nasdaq Biotech Index rose 5% on August 19, marking the largest intraday gain since April 2025. Moderna (MRNA) surged nearly 120%, while Merck (MRK) gained 11.3%.

According to Odaily and tradeXYZ's X post, Moderna (MRNA) is now available on tradeXYZ with support for 10x leverage and year-round 24/7 trading. Moderna shares surged 100% today (August 19) to $126.19, marking a new high since July 2024, with market capitalization exceeding $50

According to MSX.COM data, U.S. stock indices rose on opening today. The Dow Jones gained 0.32%, the S&P 500 index rose 0.44%, and the Nasdaq advanced 0.39%, while the VIX volatility index fell 4.36%. AI-related stocks rallied broadly, with Tempus AI leading gains at 15.49%, followed by Marvell

According to MSX.COM data, Moderna stock surged 120% to $138.7 per share today, marking its highest level since June 2024. The rally follows the company and Merck announcing that their melanoma skin cancer vaccine achieved its primary endpoints in a large-scale trial. The Nasdaq Biotechnology

According to BitcoinTreasuries, Point72, the hedge fund managed by billionaire Steve Cohen, has divested all 72,431 Strategy shares and made its first purchase of 163,419 Strive shares valued at $2.1 million. The fund is shifting allocation toward

According to MSX.COM, the U.S. commercial space sector declined today (Aug 19), with SpaceX falling over 3% and Rocket Lab dropping over 5%.