How it’s computed: half price, half fear. Price: the three indices’ average move (+0.18%), 25 points per 1% from 50. Fear: the VIX (17.3) as 50 − 4 × (VIX − 20). Averaged, capped 0–100.
The Call
Magnificent 7 mostly lower as Boeing tumbles on production miss.
GOOGL +1.0% leads gains; TSLA -1.4% and META -1.2% lead declines.
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$SPCX · NASDAQ
$148.58▲ $1.68 (1.14%)At close · Oct 27
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