Market fear signals are flashing red as stocks pull back from record highs – CNBC

Several key indicators of fear in the market reflect heightened caution from investors. The CBOE Volatility Index, a measure of expected market volatility known as Wall Street’s “fear gauge,” topped 19 on Monday, closing at its highest level since October. It also approached the key level of 20 in late fall 2023 and other times […]
Mets’ Brett Baty flashing signs of improvement against lefties

The Mets still hope Brett Batty will be their regular third baseman, but that was in doubt after he posted a .474 OPS against left-handed pitchers last year. Batty, a left-hander, entered Monday’s game with a .786 OPS against lefties in 2024, part of his overall improved play. “For him to be an everyday player […]