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Stock Market Rally Driven by Options Traders and ETF Buyers

Updated 2026-05-17 13:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

The stock market is experiencing a historic rally, driven by bullish options traders and heavy buying of leveraged ETFs. This trend is being closely watched as it tests the resilience of current market conditions.

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These hidden forces are driving the runaway stock-market rally

Bullish options traders and heavy buying of leveraged ETFs are playing a role in the historic swing higher for stocks. They’re also being tested.

2026-05-17 13:00 UTC