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4 Apr 2025

The $VIX ended the day at 30, its highest close since August 5, 2024

Fear is on the rise and stocks are on sale, providing more opportunities for long-term investors. Source: Charlie Bilello

4 Apr 2025

The SP500 just had its worst day since 2020

Source: Blossom @meetblossomapp

3 Apr 2025

CEO confidence one year out has fallen to the lowest since 2010:

Apollo's Torsten Slok

3 Apr 2025

Here’s what investors consider to be the biggest risk to markets right now 👇

Source: Cheddar Flow @CheddarFlow

3 Apr 2025

Vietnam is by far the worst-hit market in Asia today

Index is down 5.5%, worst day in over 4 years. Volumes are nearly 300% the recent average. Source: David Ingles @DavidInglesTV

3 Apr 2025

Oh, the irony.

Source: TrendSpider @TrendSpider

1 Apr 2025

The Magnificent 7 is officially in bear market territory 🐻

Source: Koyfin

1 Apr 2025

The SP500 clawed back earlier losses on Monday to end the session higher after briefly touching six-month low.

However, the tape wasn't all that bullish despite the big reversal. Indeed, Tech completed a top relative to $SPY while defensive stocks completed a bottom. Not the kind of risk appetite you want to see on a rally. Source: Steven Strazza

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