Weekly options have become increasingly popular as more become available. Here are some with unusual activity that are expiring tomorrow.

The S&P 500 rose nearly 3 points to finish the day just below 1350, its highest close since July 7. Support and resistance levels have moved higher for today.

The private-equity firm has been melting up along with other financials as investors regain confidence in the sector and asset prices.

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Lewis Hamilton arrived here smiling along with the news that he had moved a step closer to the "happy bubble" he craved for last season, his worst in Formula One. Hamilton is to work with Didier Coton as he attempts to recapture the form that won him the world title in 2008. Coton is experienced in F1, most notably managing the career of the double world champion Mika Hakkinen. Hamilton and Hakkinen are good friends....   read more >

There's little question that the healthcare industry is destined to grow over the coming decades, as demand from the aging baby boomer population grows. And while regulatory uncertainty has weighed down some companies, the industry remains largely in tact in the U.S.

Investors looking to side step this uncertainty, but still capitalize on the industry's upside potential, may want to consider healthcare REITs. These stocks have the added benefit of dividend income, which is even more preferable in today's low rate environment.

The conventional wisdom on the Volcker Rule is that it would hit trading-intensive firms the hardest.

A JPMorgan analyst last year estimated that the rule would reduce U.S. bank’s revenue by up to 46 percent. Most assume that Goldman Sachs would be among the hardest hit, as it has long been one of the most trading intensive. But at a conference covered by Reuters, CFO David Viniar suggests that his firm might benefit--at the expense of clients.