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Today's Options Market Update

Surging oil sent stocks lower as Persian Gulf shipping basically halted, and losses accelerated after the U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February. Analysts had expected a rise of 60,000.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook

Major indices are on track for weekly losses as the U.S./Iran conflict sends oil prices, volatility and Treasury yields higher.
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As Collin Martin prepares to take over as co-host of the show, Kathy Jones reflects back on lessons learned from her career in the investing world.
Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update

Surging oil sent stocks lower as Persian Gulf shipping basically halted, and losses accelerated after the U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February. Analysts had expected a rise of 60,000.
Looking to the Futures

Gold prices continued to fall on Thursday, as a strengthening dollar maintained pressure on the precious metal
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Schwab Market Update Podcast

Though war news may continue to dominate, investors are also focused on Friday's February jobs report and yesterday's Broadcom results. Productivity and monthly layoff data loom.
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Schwab Market Update Podcast

Despite another late recovery attempt Tuesday, the market remains in largely negative straits as war keeps oil prices elevated. Broadcom reports later and ADP jobs data looms.

Notwithstanding developments in the Iran conflict, there are important leadership shifts still at play within the equity market, which emphasize the importance of diversification.

What do the attacks on Iran mean for the global economy and markets? We answer some of the questions investors are asking most often.

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