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Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are starting the week off under pressure after U.S. President Trump vowed tariff increases should interference arise in his push for Greenland.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Earnings season is off to a strong start, but this week's packed reporting calendar and upcoming economic data will test whether the momentum can hold.
Schwab Market Update
Investors dumped risk assets as Trump's threats of tariffs against Europe over Greenland raised concerns about a trade war and geopolitical stability.
Looking to the Futures
Today, I would like to discuss two different methods that can be utilized to hedge a large cap stock portfolio and provide context to the information necessary to place a proper hedge.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
The Russell 2000 and S&P 500 Equal Weight are on track for weekly gains as money flows towards non-tech areas of the market. Q4 earnings and firm economic data continues to support the bulls' thesis.
On Investing
With continuing pressure on Fed independence and mixed signals from the economy, how will the markets react?
Schwab Market Update Podcast
More bank earnings arrive today along with jobless claims and Taiwan Semiconductor results. Tech and banking sectors have struggled this week. Metals continue to rally.
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Today features December PPI, earnings from three large banks, and retail sales. Investors also await a possible Supreme Court tariff ruling, while oil rose on Iran worries.