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Schwab Market Update Podcast

Micron Earnings, Guidance Top Estimates, PCE Ahead

Solid earnings and guidance from chip giant Micron initially sent its shares up sharply, while Wall Street awaits PCE price data this morning. Banks passed the Fed's stress test.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update

Micron Results Power Tech, PCE Meets Estimates

The Nasdaq climbed more than 2% early after Micron's earnings easily topped Wall Street's estimates, renewing optimism about the chip sector. PCE price data met expectations.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Bitcoin Futures Fall More Than 4 Percent Wednesday Afternoon

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks turned green after Tuesday's tech sell off, helped by lower oil and yields. The next major test is Micron's results after the close, followed by PCE prices data tomorrow.

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Will the Bitcoin Halving Cycle Persist?

A historical look at so-called "bitcoin halving cycles," digital asset performance, and the risks and limits investors should consider across the bitcoin cycle.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Micron Earnings in Focus, Inflation Data on Deck

Earnings from memory maker Micron Technology are in the spotlight today amid a tech sell-off, but investors will also be looking ahead to PCE data after a hawkish Fed meeting.

2 Minutes on the Markets | U.S. Insights

What's ahead for the U.S. stock market and economy in the second half of 2026? SCFR's Chief Investment Strategist Liz Ann Sonders shares her insights.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

After Mixed Monday, Earnings Loom Including FedEx

After small caps gained and big tech eased to start the week, investors await more developments from peace talks and earnings later from FedEx. Micron results loom tomorrow.

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Washington Watch

Washington: What to Watch Now

Kevin Warsh leads his first FOMC meeting, affordable housing bill poised to pass Congress, and Trump's BLS head nominee vows to protect independence of government economic data.