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Today's Options Market Update
Major indexes rose early as traders showed confidence sparked by earnings. Netflix fell despite topping estimates. Housing starts rebounded in June and consumer sentiment is ahead.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite managed to eke out fresh record intraday highs this week, which was supported by encouraging earnings reports and economic data.
Sector Views
Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
Looking to the Futures
Natural gas futures rallied for a fourth straight day Thursday after hitting a yearly low a week ago.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
As President Trump denied he’d fire Fed Chairman Powell and promised more tariff letters, investors await retail sales and Netflix earnings. Bank earnings were generally solid.
Bond Insights
Although investing in in-state municipal bonds may have tax advantages, there can be good reasons to buy out-of-state munis.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Higher yields on worries of rate cut delays sank stocks yesterday despite better-than-expected bank earnings and in-line CPI. Today brings fresh bank results and wholesale prices.
Commentary
Not sure which to choose? Here are some things to consider about individual bonds vs. bond funds.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Though early affects of tariffs might show up in today's June CPI report, inflation data and bank earnings could dominate the day, keeping tariff policy off the front page.