While volatility has picked up recently, returns on the S&P 500 are far above normal, and it likely has little to do with the economic policies of either candidate.
The Big Board announced on Friday that it was seeking approval to expand trading on its electronic Arca platform from 16 hours a day to 22 hours a day.
In exasperation, small cap enthusiasts have turned to ETFs that exclude unprofitable companies altogether, and those funds have been attracting inflows.
The S&P 500 has been cracking fresh highs, but the IPO market remains sluggish in 2024. Market observers hope two new deals could help thaw things out.