options

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She initially had no wish to leave and had hoped to retire at City but a breakdown in negotiations means she is exploring other options.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

As the trend took hold, less-invasive options began to arise for the elf-ear curious.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

For example, the Financial Times reported that 70% of currency options on the sterling-dollar exchange rate sold last week on the CME were puts, a bet the pound will fall, against 30% calls.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

The implied volatility of index options is low, corporate earnings remain robust, and the Federal Reserve is about to be led by a billionaire who seems inclined to lower interest rates.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Old-fashioned value investors shunned options because options presumed an ability to time price movements in undervalued stocks.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis