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Business● LowOct 19 · Oct 19, 2026, 6:40 PM

The S&P 500 had its largest ever put volume day on Friday

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Seeking Alpha Tech · North America

The S&P 500 experienced its highest ever put option trading volume on Friday. This indicates a significant event in the financial markets.

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