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Daily stock market analysis, trade alerts, and trading education from Ross Givens and the Traders Agency team.
Stock Market Today: Materials Leads While S&P 500 Advances
Materials led the session while the S&P 500 advances. See the validated market scorecard, sector performance, and what traders are watching next.
Vaxcyte Shares Jump About 30% as VAX-31 Clears All Primary Endpoints in Pivotal OPUS-1 Trial
Vaxcyte shares jumped about 30% after VAX-31 met both primary endpoints in the pivotal Phase 3 OPUS-1 trial; two serotype comparisons against Capvaxive missed the stricter bar, with a BLA filing planned for the first half of 2028.
Breadth Breakdown (What to Do About It)
Most stocks are struggling. Technology is still at record highs. Ross explains how that split can help narrow the hunt for the next big move.
Alector Licenses Preclinical Parkinson's Program AL050 to Genentech in Deal Worth Up to $1.27 Billion
Alector licensed preclinical Parkinson's program AL050 to Roche's Genentech for $100 million upfront and up to $1.17 billion in milestones, with shares jumping sharply on the news.
Iron Condor Strategy Explained
Learn the iron condor strategy with real examples, Greek management, and sizing rules for sideways markets and defined risk.
Anthropic’s IPO Could Be the Biggest EVER… Here’s What You NEED to Know
Anthropic IPO could hit a $2 trillion valuation despite a $42B loss. Here's the real number that decides if this IPO is worth buying.
Ellison and Kreiz Name Skydance Leadership Team a Day Before Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Deal Closes
David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz named Skydance's CEO leadership team a day before the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery deal's expected Oct. 6 close, with Casey Bloys, George Cheeks and JB Perrette in top content and business roles.
Skyworks Completes Qorvo Combination, Finalizing $32.50-Plus-Stock Terms
Reports say Skyworks completed its combination with Qorvo on October 5, 2026, with Qorvo holders receiving $32.50 cash plus 0.960 Skyworks shares, a 63/37 ownership split and a $500 million-plus annual cost-synergy target.
This Looks Like Trading Conviction (But Isn’t)
A huge volume spike can look like institutional conviction. Sometimes it’s nothing more than noise. Here’s what to look for next.
Flávio Bolsonaro Edges Lula in Brazil's First Round, Setting Up Oct. 25 Runoff as Markets Rally
Flávio Bolsonaro led Brazil's first round with 47.3% to Lula's 44.8%, forcing an Oct. 25 runoff, as Petrobras, Vale, Nubank and XP rose in Monday premarket trading.
Citadel, Virtu, and Market Maker Dynamics Explained
Market maker dynamics explained: how Citadel and Virtu price quotes, manage inventory, and route your trades behind the scenes.
Is Retail Piling Into the Wrong Trade?
Retail just made a record move into long-term Treasuries while yields kept rising. Ross explains why the “safe” trade may not be the smartest place to look.
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