Stocks vs futures corporate buyback announcements lifted

Corporate buyback announcements lifted spot equities yesterday, providing lift to stocks vs futures spread. Futures traders remain cautious, questioning earnings sustainability amid rising labor costs. Forbes 7 Top Stocks To Buy And Invest In 2025 By Catherine Brock Treasury yields pulled back on Wednesday after private payrolls saw their biggest decline in two-and-a-half years, according to ADP, and as investors watched for any developments out of Washington after the federal government shut down overnight. Stocks vs futures arbitrage opportunities increased due to divergence in volatility index (VIX) and realized volatility measures. Traders are taking short-term positions in futures to capitalize on mispricing.