Stocks are failing the ‘breadth’ test, but options traders still see reason to buy
MarketWatch· Lawrence G. McMillan· Sep 18, 2026 · 8:48 PM
An options volatility tracker has produced a “spike peak” buy signal for stocks for the first time in months, at a time that internal market indicators are negative.
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