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Schwab Market Update Podcast
Results from Alphabet, Tesla and other big firms stand out this week along with a packed schedule of Treasury auctions. Trade developments will also be scrutinized closely.
Today's Options Market Update
The equity markets are moving in different directions as the markets digest some mixed economic and earnings data ahead of tomorrow's Good Friday holiday break.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
An ECB rate decision and Netflix results are highlights after the tariff-related sell off in the chip stocks. Initial jobless claims and any updates on trade talks also loom large.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Stocks experienced more headline-driven seesaw price action as trade negotiations between the U.S. and the rest of the world remain in the spotlight.
Bond Insights
Markets were rattled by tariff announcements in early April. Here are three takeaways for investors considering preferred securities, investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds.
Looking to the Futures
Technology companies that drove the most recent bull market tanked Wednesday with semi-conductor stocks leading the way down.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Light losses yesterday for the major indexes ended a two-day win streak, but volatility declined and so did yields. Today features retail sales and semiconductor earnings.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
United Airlines and J.B. Hunt Transport are among many firms reporting today after a solid Monday session. The market is also gearing up for central bank meetings this week.
Washington Watch
Mixed signals on tariff policy have confused investors, companies and U.S. trade partners.