Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Hits Record as AI Leads Oct 5
Monday, October 5, 2026 · 4:30 PM ET · MTC Market Close The story of the stock market today was a fresh Nasdaq record close on Monday, but you had to look away from most of the market to enjoy it. The Nasdaq Composite rose 1.05% to a record 27,477.31, led by Nvidia hitting an […]
How to Start Trading: First Steps for Beginners
New to trading? Follow the right sequence: learn the basics, pick one market and strategy, practice small, then scale once consistent.
Stock Market Today: Record Highs Meet 24-Year High Yields
Monday, October 5, 2026 · 8:45 AM ET · MTC Market Intelligence The stock market today walks in carrying a contradiction it can’t keep ignoring. The S&P 500 sits less than 1% from a record high after Friday’s rally — the Dow added 250 points to 51,176.96, the S&P 500 gained 0.7% to 7,722.72, and […]
What Is a Margin Call? How It Happens & How to Avoid One
A margin call is your broker demanding you add cash or close positions when equity drops below maintenance margin. Here’s how it happens — and how to avoid one.
