VIX short positions by specs warrant attention 引用[5].
Market divergence is clear: Switzerland printing new all-time highs as US stocks carve out new 6-month lows relative to European peers 引用[7].
VIX ticked up today just as sentiment turned bearish, classic efficient-market action 引用[8].
ES below 6800 before Friday PM looks tough given current gamma positioning. VIX capped by strong positive gamma at 20 and 25 levels; free moves require VIX expiration and OPEX to clear gamma 引用[14].
Booked profits on puts when ES couldn’t break 6800. Will reload QQQ puts later this week if VIX holds 引用[11].
$GOOGL hit upside targets ($325, $350), now eyeing $295 as range bottom. Current bounce is anemic, market looks weak 引用[29].
$META’s play to embed Manus agents directly into its platforms highlights a key strategic insight: owning the agent surface matters more than having the best model 引用[15].
Figma and Anthropic’s “Code to Canvas” partnership streamlines AI coding and product design, tightening a critical loop 引用[19].
$AAPL should pull the trigger on acquiring Perplexity; this move could spark a +5% stock pop 引用[30].
Copper mining faces a brutal reality: it’s getting tougher and pricier to dig up. Data from BHP shows deposits are now significantly deeper (beyond 500 meters) compared to earlier discoveries (1900-1960s) 引用[24].
Gold needs a breather, expecting it to cool off around $4,500 引用[21].
Unusual action in Comex gold: a large player is betting on gold prices TRIPLING by late 2025 via December $15,000/$20,000 call option spreads 引用[25].
JPMorgan initiated coverage on drone leader AeroVironment ($AVAV) with an “Overweight” rating and a $320.00 price target, citing three core growth drivers 引用[28].