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What's the Difference: Jobs vs. GDP Growth

U.S. job creation has been weak despite resilient gross domestic product growth. Here's what may be going on.

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Schwab Market Update Podcast

Market Mulls Nvidia Results After Another Rally

Nvidia's results, and to a lesser extent earnings from Salesforce, are the main focus this morning after a tech-led rally to two-week highs yesterday. PPI looms early Friday.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are in the red across the board as a strong “beat and raise” quarter from chip maker Nvidia fails to lift investor sentiment around the AI trade.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Yen recovers as Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Ueda reiterates commitment to higher rates.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update

Nvidia Throws a Party but Few Attend as Rally Ebbs

Nvidia's earnings and guidance generally impressed, though shares of the AI giant failed to tack on much premium. Stocks flattened after a two-day rally, and PPI looms tomorrow.

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Schwab Market Update Podcast

Nvidia Results Ahead, with Software Also in Focus

Nvidia results after the close dominate the news cycle barring outside events. Salesforce also reports this afternoon following a revival for software stocks in yesterday's rally.

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Schwab Market Update Podcast

Trade in Focus but Earnings Could Take Spotlight

After a Monday marked by trade-related uncertainty, key software, consumer, and tech results vie for attention today and tomorrow, starting with Home Depot. Nvidia looms Wednesday.

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Lost in the Ether: What Can Drive Ether's Price?

Ether is the second-largest cryptocurrency behind bitcoin, and its purpose and drivers are different than bitcoin's. Learn more about the factors that can affect ether performance.

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Schwab Market Update Podcast

Tariff Drama, Upcoming Nvidia Earnings in Focus

A weak GDP report and hot inflation data were overshadowed by the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Trump's tariffs Friday. Nvidia earnings, Fed speakers are in focus this week.