Learn how option premiums are determined by factors like stock price, time to expiration, and volatility. Master the basics to trade options wisely and confidently.

The number of bushels of corn to pay for 1 ton of fertilizer is at historic levels, according to analysis by StoneX Group. If falling corn prices weren’t bad enough, fertilizer prices surged higher to ...

Discover the definition, types, and significance of current price—an essential concept for trading stocks, commodities, currencies, and precious metals on exchanges.

Monthly mortgage payments hit record highs in 2024, putting homeownership out of reach for many Americans. Inventory shortages and steady demand kept increasing home prices, even as mortgage rates ...

Economists, researchers and analysts have warned that President Donald Trump’s sweeping trade policy of tacking steep tariffs on most goods that come into America will deliver a taxing blow to ...

Value is the new buzzword at fast-food chains nationwide. After rising prices turned customers off, the restaurants recently responded by unveiling value menus. For instance, McDonald’s has a $5 value ...

Home prices are falling, but that's not always a good thing. In some areas, it's causing mortgage balances to exceed the actual property value. Here are the 10 states with the highest percentage of ...

This week, Zillow economists published their updated 12-month forecast, projecting that U.S. home prices—as measured by the Zillow Home Value Index—will fall by 1.0% between June 2025 and June 2026.

Gold has enjoyed a stellar run so far in 2025. Amid periods of market volatility and an uncertain economic environment, the precious metal has climbed to multiple new price records this year, which ...

Used-car prices have finally normalized after years of increases. Sticker shock pushed some customers to buy smaller, more fuel-efficient cars. Electric vehicles saw some of the worst depreciation ...

The performance of the residential housing market over the last ten years has been remarkable. According to the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO), house prices have appreciated at ...

Read The News & Observer for tips and advice to make the best choices while shopping for groceries — and more — at traditional grocers and wholesale clubs in North Carolina. Grocery shopping. For some ...