How it’s computed: half price, half fear. Price: the three indices’ average move (+0.01%), 25 points per 1% from 50. Fear: the VIX (15.2) as 50 − 4 × (VIX − 20). Averaged, capped 0–100.
The Call
Magnificent 7 diverges as Meta surges, Nvidia slips.
argenx SE: Analysts issued bullish views on argenx among top healthcare stocks, The Globe and Mail reported. The Globe and Mail
Decliners
HAE $118.69
▼ -0.65%
Haemonetics: A Seeking Alpha analysis downgraded the stock to Hold after a sharp surge and expanded CSL Plasma agreement. Seeking Alpha
Stocks over $2B in market value. Source: Yahoo Finance, previous session.
Power Players
Cook · Apple
Tim Cook told new Apple CEO John Ternus 'Don't Mimic Me'
Cook says his first month as executive chair has followed the succession plan that moved Ternus into the CEO role before Apple's next major product launch.
Jamie Dimon proposes a 'big, beautiful' trade deal with Europe
The JPMorgan CEO is sounding the alarm about America's economic future with a proposal that would reshape global trade, though Trump may stand in the way.
Trump sticks with tariffs as voters turn against them
Despite higher prices, criticism from trade experts and voter displeasure ahead of the midterms, President Trump is keeping his tariff policy in place.
White House says no conflict in Trump's SpaceX debt purchase
Trump's accounts bought more than $1 million in SpaceX debt two days before he signed an executive order on space; the White House said there was no conflict.
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