How it’s computed: half price, half fear. Price: the three indices’ average move (+2.02%), 25 points per 1% from 50. Fear: the VIX (16.8) as 50 − 4 × (VIX − 20). Averaged, capped 0–100.
The Call
Tech diverges sharply as post-election momentum cools.
Amdocs Limited: Amdocs reported weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter results as a T-Mobile dispute clouded its outlook. Benzinga on MSN
ECG $79.71
▼ -29.29%
Everus Construction Group: Everus fell amid a broad selloff across the engineering and construction sector. AlphaStreet
FIS $29.76
▼ -23.67%
Fidelity National Information S: FIS cut its full-year outlook as revenue growth slowed and announced a sudden CFO exit. Barron's on MSN
Stocks over $2B in market value. Source: Yahoo Finance, previous session.
Power Players
Bessent · Treasury
Bessent says the world can live without Iranian oil
The Treasury Secretary's remarks came as conflicting reports of U.S. strikes and peace talks sent crude prices swinging, while Trump weighs further strikes.
Democratic landslide poses challenges for Musk's businesses
Musk reportedly spent close to $450 million backing Republican candidates, and Tesla, SpaceX and X could face challenging times after Democrats' sweep.
Stock Market just hit another Record High — 91 Days in just a short period of time — Less than two years. Your 401(k)s are through the roof. Record Setting All! President DONALD J. TRUMP
Trade
Democrats gain trade oversight, but tariff repeals face Trump veto
A Democratic majority in Congress can scrutinize Trump's trade policies, but efforts to repeal tariffs are expected to hit a presidential veto wall.
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