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Schwab Market Update
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Investors will be closely watching ADP's private payrolls report today with government figures delayed due to the shutdown. Alphabet earnings on deck after the bell.
Market Outlook

Earnings results are shaping up to be quite solid this season, albeit a bit weaker relative to prior quarters when it comes to beat rates and price reactions.
Looking to the Futures

Despite the 30-point drop on Friday, the white metal is up 25% for the year.
Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are lower around midday, which is being driven by selling pressure in the tech sector.
Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Though the government shutdown means no jobs data this week, there are lots of earnings to monitor. Palantir impressed Monday and Advanced Micro Devices looms after the close.
Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update

Stocks extended their rally to open February as Palantir climbed double-digits, giving tech a boost. Metals rose again, but the D.C. shutdown delayed jobs data. AMD reports later.
Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Earnings from Disney kick off a busy reporting week also featuring Amazon and Alphabet. Jobs data is plentiful ahead of Friday's nonfarm payrolls report. Metals sold off Friday.
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Washington Watch

A partial government shutdown was expected to be resolved quickly, and the president has nominated Kevin Warsh as Fed chair.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook

Stocks are on track to be slightly lower on the week following a strong start as earnings, currency moves, and news flow stimulate market volatility.

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