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Stocks Slip to Kick Off Q3 Ahead of Jobs Data

All three major indexes fell but remained near breakeven as tech and utilities sectors led the declines. The June jobs report is out Thursday ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

The S&P 500 Equal Weight and Russell 2000 are hitting fresh highs to start the new month/quarter. However, the AI infrastructure theme is under pressure as investors look elsewhere.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Q3 Begins on Strong Footing Ahead of Jobs Numbers

Stocks ended the second quarter on a high note, with the Nasdaq posting its best quarter in six years. Before the holiday, investors will digest jobs and manufacturing numbers.

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Schwab Market Update

Stocks Lower Early as Focus Turns to Warsh

Stocks pulled back early as investors digested multiple sets of jobs data and waited to hear from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. U.S.-Iran tensions also weighed on sentiment.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

The first half of 2026 is behind us and as we take our first steps into the second half, we look back to how futures performed.

Active Semi-Transparent ETFs: What's Under the Hood?

Active semi-transparent ETFs can offer a different way to invest, so it's important to understand how they work and how they compare with other fund types.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Solid Quarter Ends with Jobs Data, Nike Results

A mostly solid second quarter—even with June's struggles--ends today with investors anticipating May job openings data due soon after the open and Nike results after the close.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Jobs Set to Dominate Calendar

Stocks wobbled through a rough week last week, as investors look ahead to a short week punctuated by key jobs updates.

Week Ahead

June Jobs and the Fed's Reaction | Week Ahead

The June nonfarm payrolls is expected on Thursday. SCFR's Kevin Gordon examines the factors in the report that may drive Fed monetary policy in his latest look at the week ahead.