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CBOE Volatility Index


Stock futures pointed to a Tuesday opening jump in early morning trade, building on a steep rebound in the previous session. At around 5 a.m. ET, futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 639 points, pointing to a gain of more than 569 points at Tuesday’s open. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures also …

This is a live blog. Please check back for updates. 12:56 pm: Trading halted as S&P 500 drops 7% Stocks are halted for trading after the S&P 500 dropped 7%, kicking in the level one “circuit breaker.” – Stevens  12:30 pm: Natural gas prices fall to lowest level in more than 24 years Natural gas is …

The small cap Russell 2000 index jumped to a fresh 52-week high Monday, signaling small stocks may be set up for a breakout that could help lift the entire market. The Russell 2000 closed at 1,621.90, a 2% gain, and the highest close since Oct. 9, 2018. The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq, which had …