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Today's Options Market Update

Stocks have recovered off the morning lows as investors scramble to assess the potential impact to the AI buildout following news of Huang’s resignation.
Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Yesterday's relief rally triggered by CoreWeave results faces a test today as Nebius, Cisco, and Applied Materials report. Investors brace for PPI Friday as rate hike odds rise.
Looking to the Futures

Natural Gas prices gave up early gains yesterday despite expectations of forecasts shifting colder and pushing heating demand higher.
Washington Wise

The midterm elections brought massive change to the balance of power in Washington and the country. Democrats now face challenges to deliver what voters want.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

After Tuesday's retreat, stocks lack direction with the bond market closed for Veteran's Day. Investors might ponder CoreWeave results and are still digesting the hot October CPI.
Bond Insights

Learn about the four key things we suggest investors understand about bond investing, from how bonds work to why today's yields may still offer opportunities.
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Schwab Market Update Podcast

Today's 8:30 a.m. ET Consumer Price Index is seen cooling, but hot numbers could hurt stocks on rate fears after Monday's strong rally. Nvidia remains in focus, along with crude.
Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Today's light calendar belies an important week for inflation reports, Fed speakers, and Treasury auctions. Tomorrow's CPI is the key data following Friday's robust jobs report.

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