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Today's Options Market Update
Stocks looked set to stabilize in early trading as lower oil prices eased inflation concerns. But the market remains jittery over enormous AI spending as earnings season rolls on.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Stocks are on track for modest weekly losses, particularly in the technology space, as rising oil prices and higher Treasury yields keep investors sidelined, despite strong earnings reports.
On Investing
As AI reshapes markets, Liz Ann and Collin explore portfolio rebalancing, bond investing opportunities, and what to watch from the Fed.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil prices rallied on Thursday after the Iran-backed Houthis launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Alphabet and Tesla delivered earnings late Wednesday, and reaction could affect trading today. Alphabet enjoyed firm cloud growth, but Tesla fell short as margin disappointed.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Mega-caps Alphabet and Tesla report this afternoon. Chips rallied into Alphabet's results, possibly on hopes for big spending plans. But climbing yields and oil present headwinds.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
After a Monday that saw the S&P 500 Index descend on rising oil and yields despite chip market strength, investors await General Motors, 3M, and Northrop Grumman.
Onward Archive
What the Fed's monetary-policy tools signal about the market.
Washington Watch
Kevin Warsh backs the Fed's 2% inflation goal, the SEC proposes e-delivery, Congress considers a stock-trading ban and bill to avert a shutdown, and a BLS nominee advances.