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Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are adding to yesterday’s midday bounce as investors shift focus from geopolitical concerns back to Q4 earnings reports, economic data.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Stocks found new strength Wednesday after Tuesday's slide, helped by positive geopolitical news. Today brings PCE inflation data in the morning and Intel earnings after the close.
Looking to the Futures
Since the beginning of December, cattle futures have been showing signs of strength.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Strong earnings haven't been able to buoy U.S. stocks with investors rattled by tariff rhetoric amid President Trump's push to acquire Greenland. Johnson & Johnson on deck today.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Earnings season is off to a strong start, but this week's packed reporting calendar and upcoming economic data will test whether the momentum can hold.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
The Russell 2000 and S&P 500 Equal Weight are on track for weekly gains as money flows towards non-tech areas of the market. Q4 earnings and firm economic data continues to support the bulls' thesis.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Bank results and the Consumer Price Index are key this week. Jobs data pushed down rate cut odds, but stocks hit new highs as unemployment fell. A 10-year note auction comes today.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Stocks start 2026 on a four-day skid after another drop Wednesday amid little news. Trading could be light between the holiday and the weekend. No major data or earnings are due.
Market Outlook
International stocks could be poised for another strong year in 2026 due to accelerating global growth, attractive valuations and the potential for dollar weakness.