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Jobs in Spotlight, with Starring Role for Broadcom

While jobs data is prevalent in coming days, earnings from chip giant Broadcom on Wednesday keep tech in focus, too. Nonfarm payrolls loom Friday, and Nvidia's Huang speaks today.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are mixed around midday as Middle East flare-ups are sending oil prices and yields higher. Elsewhere, Nvidia announced a new chip for PCs.

Week Ahead

Jobs Friday: Hiring Steady, Pay Down | Week Ahead

May jobs data is out Friday. Hiring has shown resilience despite global instability, said Kevin Gordon, head of macro research and strategy at SCFR, in his look at the week ahead.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CL) ended the month of May in the red as hopes for a diplomatic solution to the U.S./Iran conflict are taking center stage over tightening oil supplies.

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On Investing

Higher for Longer: Markets Navigate a New Era of Uncertainty (With Joe Brusuelas)

RSM Chief Economist Joe Brusuelas joins the show to discuss how a "split-screen" economy is being driven by inequality and asset concentration—and more.

Weekly Trader’s Outlook

Weekly Trader's Outlook

All the majors hit fresh all-time highs this week as Iran peace hope, a 10% drop in oil prices and falling Treasury yields provided a bullish backdrop. Strong earnings reports from Dell, Marvell, and Snowflake also provided a sentiment boost.

Sector Views

Sector Views: Monthly Stock Sector Outlook

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Inflation Data, GDP Ahead Along with Key Earnings

Today's April PCE report could indicate if energy prices are affecting core inflation. Additionally, several big firms report, including Dell, with a second GDP estimate also due.

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Washington: What to Watch Now

Kevin Warsh is officially the 17th Federal Reserve chair, senators punt immigration enforcement bill debate to early June, and SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce announces retirement.