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Schwab Market Update Podcast

Job Openings, Nike Earnings Up Next in Short Week

This week's packed data calendar gets started today with job openings and consumer confidence. Nike reports later. Stocks mostly fell to start the week as oil kept surging.

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Washington: What to Watch Now

Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues, and Congress considers addressing growing concern over prediction markets.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are bouncing back today after President Trump indicated he is flexible about the fate of the Strait of Hormuz, though WTI crude prices remain above $100/barrel.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update

Stocks Rebound on Peace Hope, Oil Still Above $100

A report that President Trump might seek a way to end the war provided an early boost, though oil stayed above $100 and recent rallies faded. Investors await job openings data.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

The 10-year Treasury note ticked higher to start the week after Fed Chairman Jerome Powell outlined his thoughts on interest rates and inflation.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

After Five Straight Weeks of Losses, Jobs Data Due

A series of key jobs reports could take focus off of geopolitics and oil at least somewhat in a week shortened by the Good Friday holiday. Nonfarm payrolls is due Friday.

Weekly Trader’s Outlook

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Major indices are on track for the fifth straight week of losses as the Middle East conflict, higher oil prices & climbing Treasury yields sour investor sentiment.

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On Investing

Empowering the Next Generation Through Financial Education (With Jim Clark)

Liz Ann interviews Jim Clark, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, about how understanding money basics is essential for building confidence, workforce readiness, and long-term economic mobility for young people.

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A Framework for Valuing Cryptocurrencies

As cryptocurrency price drivers become more fundamental, it's important to consider ways to value this new asset class.