Stock investors are hedging in a big way against something scary coming at them this time next year and it could be related to the outcome of the presidential election. The price of buying downside puts, meaning a negative bet on the S&P 500 is at a historical level compared …

There are other hazards. In Tokyo he eats the engorged sperm sac (a delicacy, he is told) of the potentially poisonous fugu fish. His tongue tingles; he fears that he is dying. He gets “pork bloat,” whatever that is. At one meal someone accidentally spits a tiny speck of gristle …

Caution tape hangs near the steps of Federal Hall across from the New York Stock Exchange in New York. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Frothy growth stocks in the equity market remain Wall Street’s biggest risk heading into the final weeks of 2019, according to Morgan Stanley. Chief …

Don’t look now, but Lululemon is on the verge of doubling up its value in 2019. The hot athleisure stock reports earnings on Wednesday, and after rival Nike hit a new all-time high on Friday, Optimize Advisors President Mike Khouw and “Fast Money” trader Guy Adami wondered whether the optimism …

The “Options Action” traders share three options trading strategies to kick off the week. Michael Khouw looked into call buying in the Technology ETF.  Dan Nathan illustrated call buying in Starbucks. Khouw and Guy Adami broke down a call calendar in Lululemon.  Disclaimer Trader disclosure: Guy Adami is long CELG, EXAS, …

Picking out a gift for your boss can be tricky, especially if you’re working with a tight budget. Though it may be tempting to overspend, Monster’s career expert Vicki Salemi says its best to not go overboard when selecting a gift for a boss or a colleague. “Don’t be extravagant …

Tesla shares are tapping the accelerator again. The electric automaker’s stock has added 2% so far this month, better than the slight decline by the Nasdaq 100. Gina Sanchez, CEO of Chantico Global, says its status as a “faith stock” could mean a bigger move is ahead. “Tesla is definitely …

The Republic of Mauritius, located off the east coast of Africa, is full of Indians who speak French. The story of how it got that way is an intriguing one. Visitors may be surprised at the predominance of French influence on this island state in the Indian Ocean — a …

Nullplus | E+ | Getty Images Sometimes it takes more than a village to raise a family. Sometimes it takes a company as well. For new parents transitioning back to work, the stress of straddling between caring for a newborn and performing well at the office can be overwhelming. According …

The character Marla in ‘Playmobil’ STX Films, promotional photo of Playmobil movie It seems Disney’s reign over the animation box office continued this weekend. While “Frozen II” neared $1 billion during its third weekend in theaters, STX’s “Playmobil” movie garnered less than $1 million in ticket sales over its opening …