Stock Market Today: Tech Slips, Energy Leads — Oct 12
Monday, October 12, 2026 · 4:30 PM ET · MTC Market Close The stock market today looked calm on the surface — a holiday-thinned Columbus Day session — but it still told you something important: the leadership is rotating. The Dow rose 0.38% to 51,850.55 while the Nasdaq slipped 0.44% to 27,245.90 and the S&P […]
Stock Market Today: Record S&P 500 Braces for Bank Earnings
Monday, October 12, 2026 · 8:45 AM ET · MTC Market Intelligence The stock market today opens at a record into the quietest session of a loud week. The S&P 500 closed Friday at 7,811.54, up 0.6%, capping a record-setting week, with the Dow up 0.83% to 51,655.01 and the Nasdaq Composite up 0.6% to […]
Is tastytrade Available in Canada? (And What to Use Instead)
No, tastytrade does not accept Canadian residents. Learn why, and the best Canadian-friendly options brokers like Interactive Brokers and Questrade.
Day Trading Taxes Explained: How Your Profits Are Taxed (2026)
How are day trading profits taxed in the US? A clear 2026 guide to short-term vs long-term rates, the wash-sale rule, trader tax status, and what you actually file.