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Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Markets Brace for Packed Earnings Week, Jobs Data

Palantir kicks off another packed earnings slate after the bell, while manufacturing data is in focus this morning. Attention will then shift to jobs data later in the week.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are higher to start August as potential negotiations between the U.S. and Iran translate into lower oil prices and bond yields.

Q2 Tech Earnings Preview: Chips, Memory, Software

Chip, software, and memory maker stocks headline the next wave of tech earnings. Here's what investors should watch, from AI infrastructure demand to memory market competition.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CL) moved higher Friday as traders continued to weigh supply risks.

Week Ahead

Watching for Labor Market Resilience | Week Ahead

With the July jobs report Friday, any sign of labor market tightness might weigh on stocks, given the potential for Fed tightening, said Schwab's Kevin Gordon in the Week Ahead.

Weekly Trader’s Outlook

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are on track for modest weekly gains, despite a volatile post-FOMC reaction in the bond market. Strong cloud services growth from hyperscalers Amazon and Microsoft has helped offset rising Treasury yields.

Sector Views

Sector Views: Monthly Stock Sector Outlook

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.

WashingtonWise Congress Heads Out, but Washington Keeps Working Ep. 144
Washington Wise

Congress Heads Out, but Washington Keeps Working

There is plenty of activity in Washington that can move the markets, even with Congress in recess. So what should you be watching?

Bond Insights

Buying a Muni Below Par? Reasons to Think Twice

Discounted municipal bonds could expose you to unexpected taxes. Here's what to know before you buy.