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Today's Options Market Update
Stocks have turned mostly higher in the final trading session of the week, but rotation out of heavyweight sectors has S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower for the week.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Though the tech-heavy Nasdaq is down 4% this week, market breadth keeps improving amid strength in other sectors. Consumer sentiment arrives today, and jobs data come next week.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
The tech sector was hit with selling pressure and volatility this week, despite lower oil prices and yields, as money continues to flow towards other areas of the economy.
Looking to the Futures
WTI crude closed higher Thursday after reports that a cargo ship was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz revived concerns over maritime security in one of the world’s most important energy corridors.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
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 Podcast
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.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
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.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Today's light earnings and economic calendar may leave investors looking ahead to Thursday's critical inflation report—the next major test after the Fed's recent hawkish shift.
Market Outlook
Equity markets should remain supported by strong earnings and capital investment trends through 2026, but market concentration and macro risks leave less room for error.