Historic IBM stock crash sets up unique options strategy

IBM shares fell just over $73 to ~$217 — a jaw-dropping 25% single-day decapitation.

It’s a buyer’s market for bonds July 15, 2026
Bonds are out of fashion with big investors — which makes them an interesting investment opportunity for the rest of us.
Brett Arends
America’s oil refiners could more than triple profits as Iran war sparks massive boom July 15, 2026
U.S. oil refiners are about to report a historic profit surge as the industry takes advantage of supply disruptions.
Claudia Assis
More people are reaching their 60s than ever before — and it’s an incredible investing opportunity July 15, 2026
The world is getting older. Here’s how that’s going to change things.
Ellen Zentner
This overlooked index is a better investment than the S&P 500 July 15, 2026
We did the math over a 30-year period, and it’s not even close.
Brett Arends
Copper is shadowing the AI hyperscaler stocks — but wait for a dip before buying July 15, 2026
Copper prices have climbed 12.5% since the start of the year, with Nvidia and Broadcom up around the same amount in that time.
Nora Redmond
BlackRock has best-ever start to a year as investment flows double and profits surge July 15, 2026
Shares of BlackRock were rallying toward their best day in more than a year on Wednesday, after strong inflows into exchange-traded funds and buoyant markets helped the world’s biggest asset manager beat Wall Street’s earnings expectations for the latest quarter.
Jamie Chisholm
You are missing the bond deal of the decade — and it is guaranteed to beat inflation July 15, 2026
TIPS are offering a rare gift — and it is time to lock in a generous payout.
Mark Hulbert
Buying a house is getting easier by one measure. Here’s why it doesn’t feel like it. July 15, 2026
Home prices are growing much slower than they did during the pandemic-era buying frenzy.
Aarthi Swaminathan
PayPal’s battered stock is getting a record boost from a report of buyout interest July 15, 2026
Shares of PayPal, the struggling payments processor, were having their best day ever on Wednesday, after the release of a report that rival Stripe is teaming up with private-equity group Advent International on a bid.
Steve Goldstein
Paychecks are rising faster than prices for a change — but when will consumers feel the relief? July 15, 2026
Wage growth in June outpaced inflation, after falling behind during April and May.
Andrew Keshner