Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Falls a 3rd Day as Oil Tops $100

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · 4:30 PM ET · MTC Market Close Three straight down days, and the story is no longer the size of the drop — it is the reason behind it. The S&P 500 fell 0.48% to 7,636.36, the Nasdaq lost 0.64% to 26,253.34, and the Dow shed 405 points (0.77%) to […]
What Is Short Selling? How to Profit When Stocks Fall

Short selling profits from a falling stock by borrowing and selling shares to buy back cheaper. Learn how it works, the risks, and short squeezes.
Stock Market Today: Oil Near $100 Revives Fed Hike Bets

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · 8:45 AM ET · MTC Market Intelligence The stock market today is coiled, not trending. Oil is the whole story again — WTI is up about 1.6% toward $94.50 and Brent is pressing $99 after the US struck five Iranian oil tankers, and that single move keeps the inflation trade […]
Best Day Trading Brokers for 2026 (An Honest, Opinionated Guide)

The best day trading broker isn’t about lowest fees. What actually matters in 2026 — execution, stability, PDT handling — and what’s just marketing noise.