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Washington: What to Watch Now

Investors face uncertainty over the White House's tariff plans.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Jobs, Manufacturing Data Await After Late Comeback

Job openings and ISM Manufacturing are highlights today after stocks clawed back Monday in a rally that didn't include major tech names. The tariff announcement looms tomorrow.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are mixed around midday after seeing some mid-morning buying as investors position ahead of tomorrow's "Liberation Day".

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Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Gold prices set a new high yesterday as reciprocal tariffs shake equity investors.

The Price You Pay: Valuation Evaluation

Amid a market correction and heightened policy, inflation and growth concerns, valuations are back in the spotlight.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Inflation Fears, Declining Sentiment Sink Equities

A slightly hot inflation reading and a big drop in a consumer sentiment survey sent equity indexes down about 2% Friday, ahead of more pending uncertainty next week with tariffs.

On Investing: Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders
On Investing

Avoiding Unforced Errors in Investing (With Barry Ritholtz)

Liz Ann Sonders sits down with Barry Ritholtz for a discussion about common mistakes and how not to invest.

Weekly Trader’s Outlook

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are on track for weekly losses as newly announced auto tariffs, waning consumer confidence, and stubborn inflation plague investor sentiment.

Bond Insights

Not Always Tax-Free: 7 Municipal Bond Tax Traps

Although municipal bonds pay interest that is generally exempt from federal and state income taxes, it's not always free from all taxes.