How it’s computed: half price, half fear. Price: the three indices’ average move (-0.65%), 25 points per 1% from 50. Fear: the VIX (19.4) as 50 − 4 × (VIX − 20). Averaged, capped 0–100.
The Call
Stock futures slip as oil prices rise due to Middle East tensions.
Big movers: MSFT +0.7%, BTC -1.9%, GOOGL -1.2%, META -1.0%, AMZN -1.0%, NVDA -0.6%, TSLA -0.6%
Top stories
The market, tech and world stories that matter before the bell.
Huang compares controlling AI agents to watching a baby
Speaking on CNBC Thursday, Nvidia's CEO said of autonomous AI agents, "You contain the baby and you monitor it," while describing Nvidia's security technology.
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Investment rules
Treasury proposes rule curbing high-tech investment in China
The proposed rule targets American high-tech investments in China, Russia, North Korea and other "countries of concern."
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