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Learn about options trading, from how to place your first options trade to more advanced topics.
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Today's Options Market Update
Stocks were initially higher, helped by strong retail sales data, but have turned modestly lower around midday as the Fed’s 2-day FOMC meeting gets underway.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Stocks looked past softening labor market data and took a "don't fight the Fed" stance this week as stocks climbed higher into record territory.
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