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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.
Theoretical forecasts and earnings announcements may provide initial insights as to the impact of current tariff proposals, although estimates may be imprecise.
Commentary
Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures (/CLM25) ended a volatile week at two-week highs
On Investing
Deane Antoniou joins Liz Ann Sonders for a discussion about long-term retirement strategies and dividend-paying stocks.
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.