SPX Risk Alert: Options Flash Red, ADBE Weakens, DE and CAT Defend

The S&P 500 is flashing a caution signal as options positioning turns defensive. Scott Nations explains why a spike in the RiskDex suggests rising downside risk, even with markets near highs. He highlights cheap upside calls, flags Adobe (ADBE) as vulnerable to AI disruption, and favors industrial names like Deere & Co. (DE) and Caterpillar (CAT) while outlining options strategies to navigate growing volatility.

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04 Mar 2026

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