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Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are lower around midday, which is being driven by selling pressure in the tech sector.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Though the government shutdown means no jobs data this week, there are lots of earnings to monitor. Palantir impressed Monday and Advanced Micro Devices looms after the close.
Schwab Market Update
Stocks extended their rally to open February as Palantir climbed double-digits, giving tech a boost. Metals rose again, but the D.C. shutdown delayed jobs data. AMD reports later.
Looking to the Futures
Gold prices continued to trend lower on Monday but found support this morning rallying +6% prior to the equity market open.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Earnings from Disney kick off a busy reporting week also featuring Amazon and Alphabet. Jobs data is plentiful ahead of Friday's nonfarm payrolls report. Metals sold off Friday.
Washington Watch
A partial government shutdown was expected to be resolved quickly, and the president has nominated Kevin Warsh as Fed chair.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Stocks are on track to be slightly lower on the week following a strong start as earnings, currency moves, and news flow stimulate market volatility.
On Investing
Kathy Jones interviews Jack Schwager, famed author of the "Market Wizards" series, about how top traders think.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
The markets paused along with the Fed yesterday but focus today is on earnings released late Wednesday by three mega-caps. Apple reports later. Meta and Tesla rose after results.