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Jan, 13, 2023

Celebrating 50 Years of Listed Option Trading!

By Lawrence G. McMillan50 years ago, on April 23rd, 1973, the CBOE opened its doors and listed option trading began. For the first time, such things as standardized striking prices and expiration...

Jan, 13, 2023

Interest Rates and the Huge S&P Futures Premium

By Lawrence G. McMillanAn item that has been affected by higher interest rates is the premium on S&P (and other) Index futures. The premium on a stock index futures contract is related to...

Jan, 13, 2023

Interest Rates Are Having An Affect On Derivatives (Preview)

By Lawrence G. McMillanIt turns out that the increase in interest rates has gone on long enough and raised rates enough that some things regarding derivatives are occurring that haven’t been in place...

Jan, 09, 2023

Larry McMillan Stock Market Update Video 1/9/2023

By Lawrence G. McMillanJoin Larry McMillan as he discusses the current state of the stock market on January 9, 2023.Click here to view this week's charts »This Market Commentary is an abbreviated...

Jan, 06, 2023

Weekly Stock Market Commentary 1/6/2023

By Lawrence G. McMillanWe are well into the new year of trading, and the seasonally bullish period surrounding year-end has passed. The Santa Claus Rally produced a small gain for $SPX of 30 points...

Jan, 04, 2023

A Quick Glossary of Stock Market Holiday Terms (14:22)

By Lawrence G. McMillanThis article was originally published in The Option Strategist Newsletter Volume 14, No. 22 on November 23, 2005. As we enter the holiday season, the media will...

Jan, 03, 2023

Larry McMillan Stock Market Update Video 1/3/2023

By Lawrence G. McMillanHappy New Year! Join Larry McMillan as he discusses the current state of the stock market onJanuary 3, 2023.Click here to view this week's charts »This Market Commentary is an...

Dec, 30, 2022

Weekly Stock Market Commentary 12/30/2022

By Lawrence G. McMillanThis is supposed to be a positive time of the year for the stock market -- the so-called "Santa Claus Rally" period. Typically, the market advances about 1% during the last...

Dec, 27, 2022

Larry McMillan Stock Market Update Video 12/27/2022

By Lawrence G. McMillanJoin Larry McMillan as he discusses the current state of the stock market on December 27, 2022.Click here to view this week's charts »This Market Commentary is an abbreviated...

Dec, 23, 2022

Weekly Stock Market Commentary 12/23/2022

By Lawrence G. McMillanStocks continue to struggle after $SPX broke down through the 3900 support level a week ago. The end of the trading year typically brings with it a short-term rally, classified...

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