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Thursday's AI-driven sell-off was the third big drop for the Nasdaq over the last month and suggests speculative and momentum trading losing steam. Consumer sentiment is due today.
Looking to the Futures

On a day where there wasn’t much to celebrate for long traders across the broader market, Bitcoin’s price followed suit but held and closed above a key level for the 3rd straight day.
Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are lower across the board as investors digest a weak Challenger report, Q3 earnings and stretched tech valuations.
Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Investors await job cuts data and scrutinize results from Qualcomm, Arm Holdings, and DoorDash. Stocks bounced yesterday as the Supreme Court heard tariff arguments. Chips gained.
Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Today features a look at October hiring, along with McDonald's and DoorDash earnings, as the Supreme Court hears arguments on tariff policy after Tuesday's chip market plunge.
Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Palantir topped consensus estimates and investors await Advanced Micro Devices after today's close. Chip stocks keep rallying, but breadth is narrowing, a possible sign of caution.
Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Investors will shift focus to another packed week of corporate earnings and a light lineup of economic data while they continue to digest the latest Fed rate cut.

German officials announced a massive stimulus program in early 2025. The results have been underwhelming so far, but we believe the economic boost to Germany and Europe is still coming.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook

All of the majors, sans the Russell 2000, hit fresh record highs this week which was largely supported by strength in mega-cap tech. While a 25-basis-point cut from the Fed also didn't hurt, the future trajectory of rate policy remains cloudy.

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