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A Career in Investing: Kathy Jones' Parting Thoughts on the Markets

As Collin Martin prepares to take over as co-host of the show, Kathy Jones reflects back on lessons learned from her career in the investing world.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Surging oil sent stocks lower as Persian Gulf shipping basically halted, and losses accelerated after the U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February. Analysts had expected a rise of 60,000.

Weekly Trader’s Outlook

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Major indices are on track for weekly losses as the U.S./Iran conflict sends oil prices, volatility and Treasury yields higher.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update

Stocks Dive as Oil Surges, U.S. Loses 92,000 Jobs

Surging oil sent stocks lower as Persian Gulf shipping basically halted, and losses accelerated after the U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February. Analysts had expected a rise of 60,000.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Gold prices continued to fall on Thursday, as a strengthening dollar maintained pressure on the precious metal

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Awaiting Key Jobs Data, Investors Monitor War News

Though war news may continue to dominate, investors are also focused on Friday's February jobs report and yesterday's Broadcom results. Productivity and monthly layoff data loom.

Smoke on the Water…Fire Under the Surface

Notwithstanding developments in the Iran conflict, there are important leadership shifts still at play within the equity market, which emphasize the importance of diversification.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Bears in Control as War Rages, Volatility Flares

Despite another late recovery attempt Tuesday, the market remains in largely negative straits as war keeps oil prices elevated. Broadcom reports later and ADP jobs data looms.

War in Iran: Frequently Asked Questions

What do the attacks on Iran mean for the global economy and markets? We answer some of the questions investors are asking most often.