Read the index tape
Start with S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow, Russell 2000, and VIX direction. Confirm whether leadership is broad or concentrated.
Live market dashboard →Free investor resource
The five-minute
market brief.
Build a clearer view of the trading day before the opening bell. Follow this source-linked workflow, then use MarketSignal Daily to monitor the tickers and catalysts that matter to you.
Check rates and macro risk
Review Treasury yields and the economic calendar before treating a stock move as company-specific.
Federal Reserve calendar →Verify earnings catalysts
Compare reported results, forward guidance, and the market's expectations before acting on a headline.
Nasdaq earnings calendar →Read the primary filing
Use SEC filings to confirm material events, risk factors, insider transactions, and management disclosures.
SEC EDGAR →Use options as context
Volume and positioning can show attention, but they should support—not replace—price, liquidity, and fundamental research.
Cboe market statistics →Turn the checklist into a daily system
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