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Today's Options Market Update
Mega caps rose in pre-market trading even as the DJIA got clipped by a sharp drop in UnitedHealth shares. Sentiment, existing home sales, and S&P Global PMI data are on tap.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Walmart-related weakness took consumer stocks lower yesterday, ending a short streak of record market highs. Today's sentiment data will be scrutinized for inflation expectations.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
The S&P 500 recorded fresh all-time highs earlier this week but has been under selling pressure over the past two days on signs that consumer spending is waning.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders speaks with Phil Mackintosh, chief economist at Nasdaq, about the labor force, the impact of AI, and valuations.
Looking to the Futures
A cold front rolling across the country is supporting prices in both supply and demand.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Investors await Walmart results and jobless claims after consecutive record closes for the S&P 500. Yields fell Wednesday, but Fed minutes made near-term rate cuts seem unlikely.
Bond Insights
Taxable municipal bonds may be an attractive option for investors in lower tax brackets, but there are things investors should know before making a decision.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Housing data and Fed minutes are next after a late rally sent the SPX to a new all-time closing high yesterday. Rising yields and volatility, however, remain potential hazards.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Housing data, leading indicators, Fed minutes, and Walmart earnings are on the calendar this holiday-shortened week after stocks just missed an all-time high close Friday.