John Ondercin

John Ondercin is a seasoned options trading educator and author celebrated for his clear, jargon-free writing that makes complex financial concepts accessible to beginners and aspiring traders alike. He excels at providing practical, step-by-step guidance on options basics, trade examples, value calculations, and advanced strategies like the impact of time, probability, and the Greeks.

What Are NSE, BSE, NYSE, And Nasdaq?

What Are NSE, BSE, NYSE, And Nasdaq

NYSE (New York Stock Exchange), Nasdaq, BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange), and NSE (National Stock Exchange) are four of the world’s leading stock exchanges. The NYSE and Nasdaq are located in the United States, while the BSE and NSE operate in India. All four exchanges permit domestic and international investors to trade in securities, subject to … Read more

US Fed Chair Jerome Powell Faces Criminal Probe Over $2.5 Billion HQ Renovation

The US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is facing a criminal investigation regarding the $2.5 billion Fed headquarters renovation. Powell’s video statement came out on Sunday, where he said that federal prosecutors and the US Department of Justice (DOJ) have opened a criminal inquiry against him, and have served the Fed with grand jury subpoenas. … Read more

Defense Stocks Extend Gains As Markets Digest Trump’s $1.5 Trillion Military Budget Call

Defense Stocks Extend Gains As Markets Digest Trump’s $1.5 Trillion Military Budget Call

Defense stocks soared as President Trump called for increased defense spending, saying the military budget for 2027 should be $1.5 trillion dollars. The major defense stock Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) posted a gain of 4.34% to close at $518.44 yesterday, 8 January 2026. Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) rose 2.39% to close at $590.79. RTX Corporation … Read more

Nvidia Expands Drive AGX Hyperion Ecosystem At CES 2026

Nvidia Expands Drive AGX Hyperion Ecosystem at CES 2026

NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) announced the expansion of its NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Hyperion ecosystem to Aeva, AUMOVIO, Astemo, Arbe, Bosch, Hesai, Magna, Omnivision, Quanta, Sony, and ZF Group. NVIDIA continues to defy the lingering AI-bubble fears with new product launches and strategic partnerships, and outperformed the S&P 500 in 2025.  NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion is a Level … Read more

Dow Slides 1% as White House Pressures Defense Industry; Oil Falls

Dow Slides 1% as White House Pressures Defense Industry; Oil Falls

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) fell nearly 1% on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The core reason behind this decline was investor apprehension toward blue-chip stocks amid rising geopolitical tensions and U.S. presidential policy announcements that impacted sectors such as defense and real estate. The latest macroeconomic figures also played a role in the decline, … Read more

SEC Crypto Task Force to Meet Startups, Developers in Miami on Jan. 27

SEC Crypto Task Force to Meet Startups, Developers in Miami on Jan. 27

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force is visiting Miami as part of its 10-city outreach tour, during which members will meet with early-stage crypto developers, according to SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce. The Crypto Task Force is a newly established unit within the agency, created to develop a clear and comprehensive regulatory … Read more