Nathaniel Briggs
Nathaniel Briggs writes for Tikr Digest 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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Stock Market Today: Trump Defends Russia Diesel Easing
President Trump defended a six-month easing of limits on Russian diesel exports after bipartisan criticism, saying it cuts fuel prices; some analysts doubt it.
Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Record, Intel Slips, Bond Yields Climb
Stock market today, Oct. 5: the Nasdaq closed at a record, Intel fell 3.3% on Musk's TSMC comments, PTC jumped on a $22.6 billion bid and the 10-year hit 5.3%.
Stock market today: SEC proposes ending Reg NMS trade-through rule
The SEC proposed rescinding Reg NMS Rules 611 and 610(e) on June 11, 2026, and separately delayed tick size, access fee and odd-lot compliance to November 2027.
Nasdaq 23-hour trading approval redraws the market close
The SEC approved Nasdaq's plan to trade 23 hours a day, five days a week, pairing its 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. day session with a 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. night session.