Options trading volume hit a fresh record in January as nearly 1.2 billion contracts changed hands, according to data from Cboe Global Markets. Such a strong start to 2025 could set the stage for a ...

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As mortgage rates come down from historic highs, interest in homebuying has been reinvigorated. Mortgage applications increased 14% between Jan. 16 and Jan. 22, according to the Mortgage Bankers ...