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Lost in the Ether: What Can Drive Ether's Price?

Ether is the second-largest cryptocurrency behind bitcoin, and its purpose and drivers are different than bitcoin's. Learn more about the factors that can affect ether performance.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Trade in Focus but Earnings Could Take Spotlight

After a Monday marked by trade-related uncertainty, key software, consumer, and tech results vie for attention today and tomorrow, starting with Home Depot. Nvidia looms Wednesday.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are recovering from yesterday’s AI disruption/tariff-driven pullback as investors look ahead to several key earnings reports, including earnings from Nvidia tomorrow after the close.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update

Recovery Effort: Tech Keys Early Gain on Deal News

Stocks mounted a light recovery early today after Monday's plunge, helped by a major deal between Meta and AMD and by Home Depot's earnings. Several Fed speakers loom.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Equity markets saw significant selling pressure yesterday after American trade policy shook investor confidence.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Tariff Drama, Upcoming Nvidia Earnings in Focus

A weak GDP report and hot inflation data were overshadowed by the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Trump's tariffs Friday. Nvidia earnings, Fed speakers are in focus this week.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Tariffs

Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Shifts Focus to Plan B

In a 6-3 decision, the highest court in the U.S. ruled that President Trump lacks the legal authority to impose sweeping tariffs. But the administration has a Plan B in place.

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Web3: Welcome to the Multiverse

Cryptocurrencies offer the opportunity to build additional economic layers on top of the global economy.

Weekly Trader’s Outlook

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Major indices are on track for modest gains during a busy news week with increased uncertainty around tariffs, Iran, and monetary policy.