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Today's Options Market Update
Tech and chip stocks are bouncing back from last week’s sell-off as investors prepare for Q3 earnings reports which include SpaceX, Meta Platforms and Tesla.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Earnings accelerate this week with a host of companies including Meta Platforms and Tesla. Last week was the worst since June for the Nasdaq as debt fears sent AI stocks reeling.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures (/CL) traded higher on Friday and extended their weekly gain as geopolitical and supply concerns continued to support prices.
Housing affordability and GDP are trending in opposite directions; Kevin Gordon looks at what this means ahead of new in the Week Ahead.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Stocks are on track for weekly losses as concerns around the AI infrastructure buildout, rising borrowing costs and inflationary pressures weigh on investor sentiment.
On Investing
TCW’s Bryan Whalen explains why higher rates and heavy debt issuance are reshaping credit markets and how hyperscalers are financing the AI buildout.
Panic is never a good investment strategy—nor is greed. Here's how disciplined investing helps navigate through volatile environments.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Yesterday's sell-off, steepest in tech, reflected higher-than-expected growth in core consumer prices. The Producer Price Index (PPI) today could provide more inflation insight.