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Songs of Experience: Reminiscences of a Strategist

It's been 40 years since I began my career on Wall Street and the lessons I learned along the way from some all-time investment greats always hold true.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

After Broadcom's Beat, Investors Await Jobs Data

Broadcom earnings late yesterday beat expectations but shares initially dipped. Investors await today's initial jobless claims and tomorrow's critical nonfarm payrolls data.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are higher across the board as dovish commentary from Fed Governor Chris Waller helped Fed rate hike probabilities and Treasury yields drop.


Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

US Treasury notes looked to gain some traction after selling off throughout the week.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Mulling Tech Earnings, Investors Watch Oil, Yields

After yesterday's tech sell-off sparked by rising oil and yields after fresh U.S. strikes on Iran, investors digest results from Dell and Palo Alto Networks and await Broadcom.

U.S. Capitol
Washington Watch

Washington: What to Watch Now

House passes bill to avoid government shutdown, two new members set to join the House, Fed chair speech boosts rate hike possibility, and national debt hits $40 trillion.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Oil, Yields in Focus with Job Openings, Dell Next

After the week began with oil surging on new violence in the Middle East and yields up, investors await July job openings data and earnings later from Dell and Palo Alto Networks.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Warsh's Words Spark Hike Fears with Jobs Data Next

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh left the market anxious Friday about possible rate hikes, with odds for a September hike up sharply. Jobs data this week could help shape the decision.

Week Ahead

Three Big Points on Jobs | Week Ahead

With job openings, layoff announcements, and nonfarm payrolls all out this week, Schwab's Kevin Gordon breaks down what he's looking at in labor in his look at the Week Ahead.