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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.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are higher around midday, following lower overnight futures, as investors position ahead of a busy week of earnings.
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.
Washington Watch
A partial government shutdown was expected to be resolved quickly, and the president has nominated Kevin Warsh as Fed chair.
Schwab Market Update
Though gold and silver marched back from their weakest overnight levels, the metals complex remains volatile and bitcoin skidded to 10-month lows, signaling risk-off sentiment.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures ended the week slightly in the red following a three-day price surge that took the lead month March contract (/CLH26) to its highest level since August.
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.
On Investing
Kathy Jones interviews Jack Schwager, famed author of the "Market Wizards" series, about how top traders think.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
The markets paused along with the Fed yesterday but focus today is on earnings released late Wednesday by three mega-caps. Apple reports later. Meta and Tesla rose after results.