Resetting the Key SPX Levels to Watch

The major benchmarks are all pointed higher ahead of the open

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10/12/2021 Have you seen our volatility scorecard? Sign up by clicking here! Dow Futures Cautiously Higher Ahead of Debt Ceiling Vote By: Laura McCandless Stock futures are inching higher this morning, as Wall Street looks to break out of its inflation-induced slump. Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) and Nasdaq-100 (NDX) futures are up 16 and 34 points, respectively, while S&P 500 (SPX) futures are marginally higher. Elsewhere, the House of Representatives is set to vote on the proposed short-term debt ceiling hike. Gold prices are looking to snap their three-day losing streak, while oil prices remain in focus, with November-dated crude futures aiming to hold above $80 per barrel. Continue reading for more on today's market, including: Why now is a good time to hedge long positions, says Schaeffer's Senior V.P. of Research Todd Salamone.  The electric vehicle stock consistently seeing high options volume.    Plus, biopharma name drops Covid-19 vaccine efforts; MGM upgraded; and GSK attracts buyout attention.  Share on Read More...       Buy & Hold These Stocks to Pay Your Bills for Life What if a comfortable retirement was as easy as buying one, two, or three stocks...Then just sitting back and collecting the income for life? No day trading...watching the markets...or looking for the next hot stock. Click here to get the stock to buy and hold for life. Sponsored In Case You Missed It... Outperforming Bank Giant Could Be Eyeing Another Earnings Blowout JPMorgan is due to release earnings on Oct. 13 Today's Stock Market News & Events: 10/12/2021 Earnings expected from Fastenal Benchmarks Settle Lower as Inflation Fears Emerge The Dow shed 250 points on Monday Options Traders Continue to Target Nio Stock The stock has seen a surge in options volume during the past two weeks The 'Set and Forget' Dividend Portfolio for Retirement There's an easy way to self-manage your dividend income portfolio without losing a ton of money, buying dividend stocks that are meant to be held for a long time. See how easy it is to build a dividend portfolio that grows - up to 25% yields. Click here to see how this 'set and forget' dividend portfolio works. Sponsored Want More Minute-to-Minute Updates? Ranking the most volatile stocks → Schaeffer's Volatility Scorecard Midday check-in → Midday Market Check After the market close → Market Recap Last week's rundown → 5 Minute Market Rundown Analyzing the current market climate → Monday Morning Outlook What's on our CEO's radar this week → Chart of the Week Schaeffer's has a podcast, have you given us a listen?       ADVERTISE // CAREERS // SHOP Be sure to add us to your contacts so you don't miss out on any news! Unsure of how to do that? Follow our instructions located here. For more information about our privacy practices, please review our Privacy Policy or our Terms & Conditions. 5151 Pfeiffer Road Cincinnati, OH 45242 If you didn't create an account using this email address or no longer wish to receive these emails, please unsusbscribe here.