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Schwab Market Update Podcast
After a relatively quiet start to the calendar today, things get crowded starting with the Fed's 2 p.m. rate decision and then three mega-cap earnings reports after the close.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are mostly higher, led by strength in the technology sector, as investors position ahead of mega-cap tech earnings tomorrow and Thursday.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
A Fed meeting starts today with little chance seen of a rate move. Meanwhile, 90 S&P 500 companies line up to report this week including Boeing and General Motors this morning.
Schwab Market Update
Despite new tariff fears and mixed earnings this morning, major indexes hover just below all-time highs as a Fed meeting begins and four mega caps report tomorrow and Thursday.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
After a wild week of geopolitical volatility, investors track mega-cap earnings and a Fed meeting in days ahead, with no rate move seen. Four of the Magnificent 7 report this week.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures (/CLH26) ended the week higher after Russia seemed to downplay any hopes of a near-term settlement of the Ukraine/Russian conflict over territorial issues between the two nations.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Stocks are on track for a relatively flat week, but investors may feel a little whipsawed following an early week drop and subsequent recovery on geopolitical volatility.
On Investing
Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss market volatility, tariffs, Greenland, Japanese bond yields, and some momentum toward precious metals.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Stocks found new strength Wednesday after Tuesday's slide, helped by positive geopolitical news. Today brings PCE inflation data in the morning and Intel earnings after the close.