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Stocks made a record high. Two big bearish trades point to skepticism
In the State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), about an hour after the opening bell on Tuesday, someone traded a 100,000-lot put spread.
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Latest on Skepticism
Newest firstCommodities
Skepticism mires Trump's Iowa steel plant project: 'Promises are not the same as jobs'
The project has sparked doubts over whether the plant will be built and delivered as promised, given Trump's record. Donald Trump has long sought to portray hi…
Geopolitics
Little room for 'giving and taking': India's finance minister confirms trade impasse with the U.S.
In the latest sign of growing skepticism around the closure of the trade deal between New Delhi and Washington, an Indian minister said there is little room fo…
Some judicial skepticism of non-domiciled rule in Lujan arguments
There appeared to be judges' resistance to the government's argument from a court in the case of Lujan vs. FMCSA. The post Some judicial skepticism of non-domi…
Consumer
Plan for editorial oversight board at CNN and CBS News draws skepticism: 'Utter garbage'
Some network employees and media-watchers have questions and concerns about how arrangement will work. Leading media figures and insiders dismissed plans to cr…
Republican skepticism arises after Trump's pledge of $5,000 payouts tied to GOP wins
Fiscally conservative Republicans are concerned about the likely more than $1 trillion cost of the plan.
Energy
Trump to meet with oil execs about cutting gas prices, as his Venezuelan SPR plan faces skepticism
The president and his fellow Republicans look set to focus on affordability as the midterms near.
Crypto
77% of Americans see crypto in retirement plans as risky: Survey
A new survey finds broad skepticism toward crypto in workplace retirement plans as US policymakers move to expand access to alternative assets.
AI
Alibaba shares tumble as investors question whether AI spending splurge is justified
The market's negative reaction to Alibaba's announcement of a major share issue illustrates a broader skepticism among global investors about the eventual payb…
Macro
Bessent's efforts in the Treasury market so far haven't worked. Here's what else he can try
Market experts showed skepticism at whether the push would succeed against a bevy of factors working against Treasurys.
Crypto
Vanguard seeks digital assets chief after years of crypto skepticism
The asset manager is hiring a head of digital assets to lead its strategy for tokenization, stablecoins, blockchain infrastructure and client-facing products.
Geopolitics
Iran war update: Vance puts positive spin on talks, but widespread skepticism remains
Vice President JD Vance said Monday he felt great about the progress made in more than 18 hours of Iran talks. Ed O'Keefe reports on the current state of the w…
Autos
Ferrari's first electric vehicle met with market skepticism
Ferrari on Tuesday presented its first-ever fully electric car to Italy's President and Pope Leo XIV, as the rollout received a mixed response from auto critic…
Poll: SAVE America Act meets voter skepticism
The POLITICO Poll finds that a plurality of Americans neither support nor oppose the bill, or are unsure, even as the president makes it a top priority.
Macro
Fed Pick Faces Skepticism Over Claim of Independence From Trump
Kevin Warsh's nomination to lead the Federal Reserve could still be delayed by a Justice Department investigation into the current chair, Jerome H. Powell.
Geopolitics
New poll captures Americans' skepticism about U.S. meeting goals in Iran
New CBS News polling finds many Americans are worried about the Iran war and are skeptical that the U.S. is meeting its goals. CBS News executive director of e…
Supreme Court expresses skepticism over Trump order to end birthright citizenship
President Trump sat in the courtroom during Supreme Court arguments over his bid to end birthright citizenship, but the justices expressed skepticism over Mr.…
AI
Nvidia earnings report collides with Wall Street skepticism over AI spending
Nvidia is the only megacap tech stock to notch gains this year as investors have turned cautious on the hefty amounts of spending on AI infrastructure.
Technology
Tech bull Dan Ives says Wall Street's software skepticism is 'the most disconnected call that I've ever seen'
Tech bull Dan Ives says Wall Street's software skepticism is 'the most disconnected call that I've ever seen'
Crypto
Bitcoin sell-off deepens and raises 'skepticism,' the business of Bad Bunny, plus Super Bowl betting
Bitcoin sell-off deepens and raises 'skepticism,' the business of Bad Bunny, plus Super Bowl betting
Markets
Skepticism persists over EcoPro BM despite 2025 profit rebound
EcoPro BM continues to face skepticism over the growth potential of its earnings and stock price, even after returning to profit in 2025, just a ye...
Crypto
Tether trims $20B funding plan amid $500B valuation skepticism: Report
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino scaled back the company's $20 billion funding plan, calling the target a "misconception," while maintaining a $500 billion valuation.
Industrials
Defense Dept. effort to punish Mark Kelly draws skepticism from judge
A federal judge said Pete Hegseth appeared to be expanding restrictions on free speech that have applied only to active-duty service members.
AI
Why Michael Burry's AI skepticism can be explained by an escalator that Warren Buffett built
The "Big Short" investor explains again why he is skeptical over AI spending and why Nvidia and Palantir won't stay on top.
Energy
Trump says he's 'inclined to keep Exxon out' of Venezuela after CEO's skepticism
President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to exclude Exxon Mobil from any oil deals in Venezuela, after the oil giant apparently didn't display enough enthus…
Geopolitics
Thrust Into The Spotlight, Maduro's Number 2 Draws Washington's Skepticism
After American troops captured Venezuelan dictator in the early hours of Saturday morning, Washington quickly turned its attention to his number two: Vice Pres…
John E. Olson, Analyst Fired for Enron Skepticism, Dies at 83
An adviser at Merrill Lynch, he refused to recommend the energy trading company. His employer pushed him out, but his stand made him a hero.
Finance
Judge expresses skepticism toward Epstein victim lawsuit against big banks alleging they facilitated sex-trafficking
Judge expresses skepticism toward Epstein victim lawsuit against big banks alleging they facilitated sex-trafficking
Consumer
Trump admin views Netflix and Warner Bros. deal with 'heavy skepticism': Senior official
Paramount Skydance, whose CEO David Ellison is friendly with the Trump administration, wanted to buy WBD outright, making several bids for its full portfolio.
Technology
Salesforce CEO vies to overcome investors' AI skepticism while touting company's quarterly numbers
After riding the artificial intelligence craze to new heights, business software maker Salesforce has been pummeled by a wave of investor skepticism that's int…
