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Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are mixed around midday as Middle East flare-ups are sending oil prices and yields higher. Elsewhere, Nvidia announced a new chip for PCs.
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While jobs data is prevalent in coming days, earnings from chip giant Broadcom on Wednesday keep tech in focus, too. Nonfarm payrolls loom Friday, and Nvidia's Huang speaks today.
Week Ahead

May jobs data is out Friday. Hiring has shown resilience despite global instability, said Kevin Gordon, head of macro research and strategy at SCFR, in his look at the week ahead.
Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CL) ended the month of May in the red as hopes for a diplomatic solution to the U.S./Iran conflict are taking center stage over tightening oil supplies.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook

All the majors hit fresh all-time highs this week as Iran peace hope, a 10% drop in oil prices and falling Treasury yields provided a bullish backdrop. Strong earnings reports from Dell, Marvell, and Snowflake also provided a sentiment boost.
Sector Views

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
On Investing with Liz Ann Sonders & Collin Martin
On Investing

RSM Chief Economist Joe Brusuelas joins the show to discuss how a "split-screen" economy is being driven by inequality and asset concentration—and more.
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Schwab Market Update Podcast

Today's April PCE report could indicate if energy prices are affecting core inflation. Additionally, several big firms report, including Dell, with a second GDP estimate also due.
Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

After stocks hit record highs Tuesday, Fed speakers and tech earnings are in focus today, while key inflation and GDP data are on the menu later this week.

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