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Schwab Market Update Podcast
Fed minutes might provide insight on rate policy after Palo Alto Networks' results Tuesday failed to cheer tech traders. Caution remains elevated as rallies can't find traction.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are mixed to start the week as investors remain cautious around the tech sector, perhaps still related to the potential disruption from AI.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
This week features GDP and PCE prices Friday after Walmart reports Thursday. Volatility is up after another poor showing from major indexes last week amid AI-related shakiness.
Market Outlook
AI has evolved from concentrated innovation to increased adoption across industries, which has led to a considerable (and somewhat swift) shift in stock market leadership.
Schwab Market Update
Selling resumed to start the week, concentrated heavily in tech as AI concerns persist. Palo Alto results today precede Fed minutes tomorrow, with key inflation data due Friday.
Looking to the Futures
Equities continued to slide in pre-market this morning following the long weekend in observance of Presidents Day.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Most of the major indices are on track for weekly losses as rising concerns around AI disruption dampen investor sentiment.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones analyze the latest employment numbers and explore how AI driven headlines are fueling sharp, short term market rotations, particularly in financials.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Major indexes were flat to lower yesterday as rate cut hopes fell on a stronger-than-expected jobs report. Investors mull earnings from Cisco and McDonald's and await Friday's CPI.