Serena Caldwell
Serena Caldwell writes for Stoka Journal and other Independent Journal publications, covering stocks and equity markets and futures, options and derivatives. Reporting under this byline is prepared by the Independent Journal editorial desk from primary sources, with AI assistance, and reviewed under our editorial policy.
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Market commentary: Ackman's stock rule and option-income payouts
Bill Ackman's rule for picking winning stocks drew attention Wednesday as two YieldMax option-income ETFs declared very different dividends. A market commentary.
S&P 500 Rebalance: Equity Strategy Notes on the September Changes
Equity strategy notes on the Sept. 4, 2026 S&P index changes: Bloom Energy, Illumina and Everpure join the S&P 500, while four tech names enter the S&P 100.
Market Commentary: Q2 GDP Revision and a Jump in Corporate Profits
Market commentary on the BEA's Aug. 26, 2026 release: Q2 GDP growth of 1.5%, PCE inflation of 5.3% and a $400.9 billion increase in corporate profits.