Stock Market Midday, Sept. 22: Means Markets Muted Despite Tech Gains as Geopolitics Dominates
No new stock highs, no problem: Options traders bet they’re coming in these names
Options activity shows traders anticipate fresh highs are around the corner for a handful of names.
Read MoreBOJ Raises Rates to 1.25%: What Happens to Deposit Interest Rates?
On September 18, 2026, the Bank of Japan raised its policy interest rate (the target for the uncollateralized overnight call rate) from around 1.00% to around 1.25%.
The change takes effect on September 24, marking the highest level in approximately 31 years since 1995.
It is easy to assume that if the policy rate rises,
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Read MoreHow has the interest rate hike changed the interest margins of regional banks?
With the end of the Bank of Japan’s unconventional monetary easing and the return of interest rates, changes have occurred in the profit structures of banks. No, the word ‘change’ is insufficient; they are smashing record profits one after another (*1).
On the other hand, there is information such as ‘17 credit unions nationwide fall into the red;
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Read MoreNorthern Trust Expands Municipal Bond ETF Lineup with New York and California Tax-Exempt ETFs
New ETFs give investors exposure to state-specific municipal bonds and tax-exempt income
CHICAGO, September 23, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Northern Trust Asset Management, a leading global investment management firm with $1.6 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2026,
The Burst
Can Netflix Double in Value in 5 Years?
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is back in the spotlight again. Not because it just dropped a new hit series but because investors are wondering something bigger. Can the stock double in the next five years?
It’s a fair question. After all, Netflix isn’t the underdog anymore. It’s not fighting Blockbuster. It is the blockbuster.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Why Nuclear’s Next Frontier Could Be 240,000 Miles Away
This year, nuclear energy stocks have been some of the market’s best performers. Small modular reactor (SMR) developers like NuScale Power (SMR) and Oklo (OKLO) have been announcing a steady stream of partnerships, and Donald Trump, has pushed fresh executive orders aimed at accelerating the sector’s development.
Investors have plenty of reason to be excited but a surprising new catalyst has emerged,
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Will Bitcoin Hit an All-Time High Before the Election?
Will Bitcoin hit an all-time high before voters head to the polls?
While Bitcoin has demonstrated its potential to defy expectations, a new set of circumstances, including institutional support, hedge fund interest, and political influences, are converging, making the coming weeks critical for Bitcoin’s price trajectory.
So how high can Bitcoin go?
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