Author: Money Mechanics

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume AAL CALL SWEEP NEUTRAL 11/21/25 $14.00 $47.5K 81.5K 508 JBLU…

August nonfarm payrolls were weaker than expected, with only 22,000 jobs added. Fed eyes rate cuts as weak labor data influences bond yields and US dollar movement. Inflation data critical for USD direction, balancing Fed cuts and inflation risk. Looking for actionable trade ideas to navigate the current market volatility? Subscribe here to unlock access to InvestingPro’s AI-selected stock winners. For US dollar, the main focus last week was the August data, which reported only 22,000, significantly below the market’s expectation of 75,000. After revisions, the average employment growth over the past three months remained at just 29,000, with figures…

German reinsurer Deutsche Rückversicherung AG (Deutsche Rück) is exploring potential risk absorbers and additional vehicles, while also keeping an open mind towards alternative capital instruments, according to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Achim Bosch.Bosch, who is a renowned veteran across the reinsurance sector, became CEO of Deutsche Rück in July this year, succeeding Frank Schaar, who held the role since February 2018. Bosch joined the firm in 2019 as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), where he was responsible for managing the company’s non-life market segment. He began his professional career at Concordia Versicherung in Hanover and went on to serve at General…

Jada Jones/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.It’s almost time for Apple to announce the iPhone 17 smartphone lineup, but I’m more excited about the possibility of an AirPods Pro 3 announcement. The AirPods Pro 2 are my daily driver earbuds, but there are some features I’d love to see improved in the next model.Also: How to watch Apple’s event this week (and what to expect)I’ve heard rumors about a complete redesign of the AirPods Pro’s earbuds and charging case, potential live translation capabilities, and temperature sensing, all meant to make the earbuds more useful in your everyday life.…

(Oil & Gas 360) – Calgary, Alberta (September 8, 2025) – Strathcona Resources Ltd. (“Strathcona“) today announced a variation and extension of its previously announced take-over bid (as varied, the “Amended Offer“) for MEG Energy Corp. (TSX: MEG) (“MEG“). Under the terms of the Amended Offer, Strathcona is offering to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of MEG (“MEG Shares“) not already owned by Strathcona or its affiliates for 0.80 of a common share of Strathcona (“Strathcona Share“) per MEG Share. The expiry date for the Amended Offer is 5:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) on October 20, 2025. The Amended…

Key Takeaways Robinhood Markets and AppLovin shares surged Monday on word they will be added to the S&P 500 prior to the start of trading Sept. 22.S&P Dow Jones Indices said the duo and Emcor Group will replace Caesars Entertainment, MarketAxess Holdings, and Enphase Energy. Those three will be shifted to the S&P SmallCap 600 Index.The changes were part of S&P Dow Jones Indices’ quarterly rebalancing.  Shares of trading platform Robinhood Markets (HOOD) and mobile marketing provider AppLovin (APP) soared Monday on word they will be added to the S&P 500 Index. S&P Dow Jones Indices, which sets the membership,…

This episode of “The Hot Options Report” recaps the trading week, highlighting the significant market activity on Friday, September 5th. Mark Longo notes that the non-farm payroll data caused a lot of red in the market and a lot of green on the volatility screen. The episode then dives into a countdown of the hottest options, starting with broad market indices like the VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, and QQQ, before moving on to individual stocks. The host provides details on the trading volume and the most active options for each security. The report concludes by recapping the top 10 single-name…

Planning for retirement when considering just yourself can be stressful. But what happens when your clients realize their retirement plan may be further complicated due to caring for aging parents or a special needs child? According to the AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving 2025 joint report, roughly 1 in 4 American adults are caregivers. Here’s what I’m telling my clients to help them prepare. Key Takeaways Have open conversations with members of your family. Be clear about caregiving roles and responsibilities. Prepare a comprehensive retirement plan and estate plan. Understand your long-term care options. What I’m Telling My…

Key Takeaways U.S. equities were higher at midday ahead of key inflation data coming this week.EchoStar sold some spectrum licenses to Elon Musk’s SpaceX, shaking up the wireless sector.Canada Goose Holdings was upgraded by TD Cowen as it moved to offer more year-round apparel. U.S. equities were higher at midday ahead of key inflation data coming this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all rose. Shares of EchoStar (SATS) took off after the DISH TV and Boost Mobile operator sold some spectrum licenses to Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company SpaceX for about $17 billion. EchoStar…

Starting next summer, Rhode Island will impose a new property tax surcharge on luxury second homes valued at or over $1 million that aren’t used as a primary residence.On its own, that tax might not get a lot of attention. However, the new levy, which supporters say would help address housing shortages and fund affordable housing programs, has been trending on social media, after being nicknamed the “Taylor Swift tax.”Just to be clear: Swift is not directly involved with the tax, but reportedly owns a sprawling $17 million mansion in the upscale Watch Hill area of Rhode Island, which would…