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Today's Options Market Update
Stocks looked set to stabilize in early trading as lower oil prices eased inflation concerns. But the market remains jittery over enormous AI spending as earnings season rolls on.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Stocks are on track for modest weekly losses, particularly in the technology space, as rising oil prices and higher Treasury yields keep investors sidelined, despite strong earnings reports.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil prices rallied on Thursday after the Iran-backed Houthis launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Alphabet and Tesla delivered earnings late Wednesday, and reaction could affect trading today. Alphabet enjoyed firm cloud growth, but Tesla fell short as margin disappointed.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Mega-caps Alphabet and Tesla report this afternoon. Chips rallied into Alphabet's results, possibly on hopes for big spending plans. But climbing yields and oil present headwinds.
Bond Insights
Although investing in in-state municipal bonds may have tax advantages, there can be good reasons to buy out-of-state munis.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
After a Monday that saw the S&P 500 Index descend on rising oil and yields despite chip market strength, investors await General Motors, 3M, and Northrop Grumman.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
The chip market starts the week licking its wounds after a swift descent over the last few days. Earnings from Alphabet and Intel in a few days are the next major keystones.
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.