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Traders are using options to chase a runaway rebound in stocks, pushing the market even higher

Traders are using options to chase a runaway rebound in stocks, pushing the market even higher
MarketWatch Tuesday 04 August 2026, 21:00 UTC By Joseph Adinolfi 1 min read
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Stocks have shot higher over the past four trading sessions, and investors who are worried about missing out are piling into bullish options bets just to try to keep up.

Stocks have shot higher over the past four trading sessions, and investors who are worried about missing out are piling into bullish options bets just to try to keep up.
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