What Is the VIX? The Fear Index, Explained
The VIX measures S&P 500 implied volatility over 30 days. Learn how it is calculated, what levels signal fear vs calm, and how investors use it.
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Junk Bonds Beat Long Treasuries in 2026: What Credit Markets Signal
High yield bonds have delivered 9% one-year returns while long-duration Treasuries struggle near breakeven. Here’s what the 2026 credit divergence means.
Long Lake’s $6.3B Deal Sends AmEx Global Business Travel Soaring 57%
Long Lake agrees to acquire GBTG — the world’s largest corporate travel platform — for $6.3B backed by General Catalyst and Alpha Wave. Shares surged 57% on May 4, 2026.
What Is the P/E Ratio? And When Does It Mislead?
The P/E ratio divides stock price by earnings per share — but it breaks for unprofitable companies, cyclical earnings, and cross-sector comparisons. Here is what it actually tells you.
Anthropic Could Raise $50 Billion at Near-$1 Trillion Value
Sources say Anthropic is fielding preemptive offers for a $40-50B round at $850-900B, backed by Google’s $40B pledge and Amazon’s $13B commitment, with one $5B buyer unable to get a meeting.
Nokia Doubles in 2026: Q1 Beat Powers 6G Transformation
Nokia (NOK) climbs 104% YTD after Q1 2026 revenue hits €4.5B and the company returns to profitability — while selling its FWA unit for $200M to focus on 6G.
Beta, Alpha, and the CAPM: What These Numbers Measure
Beta measures market sensitivity, alpha tracks excess return. Here’s what these numbers mean and four ways CAPM breaks down in practice.
SpaceX Files for $75B IPO at $1.75 Trillion Valuation
SpaceX’s S-1 targets a $75B raise at a $1.75T valuation — nearly triple Saudi Aramco’s all-time IPO record. What it means for capital markets.
Intel Surges Past $100 on Best Month in 55-Year Nasdaq History
Intel’s stock more than doubled in April 2026 — its best month in 55 years — as Q1 earnings beat expectations and AI server CPU demand rewrites the semiconductor narrative.
The Yield Curve: What It Is and Why Inversion Matters
Understand the yield curve, what causes inversions, and why they have preceded every U.S. recession since 1955. Includes today’s snapshot.