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Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are marching into record territory to start the week as markets remain optimistic that a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran can be achieved.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Key inflation, housing, and consumer confidence data headline the shortened week ahead as a strong earnings season winds down after lifting stocks to near record highs.
As Wall Street eagerly awaits historically large IPOs, index providers weigh the implications and logistics of adding new members on an accelerated timeline.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
The S&P 500 Equal Weight and Dow Jones Industrial Average are both hitting fresh all-time highs today as investors appear optimistic about Iran negotiations ahead of the three-day weekend.
On Investing
Cooper Howard explains how municipal bonds can offer potentially attractive after-tax income, especially for higher earners, but require careful evaluation of tax brackets, credit quality, and relative value versus Treasuries and corporate bonds.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil erased its early morning gains on Thursday as optimism surrounding a potential peace deal with Iran sent prices lower.
Washington Wise
Tokenization is often associated with cryptocurrency, but now Wall Street is looking to tokenize stocks. What do investors need to know about a digital stock market?
Schwab Market Update Podcast
The two main features today come after lunch starting with Fed minutes and concluding with Nvidia's post-close results. High yields have stocks down three straight sessions.
Bond Insights
Certificates of deposit (CDs) and Treasuries both can offer steady, predictable investment income—but how to decide between them? Here are five factors to help you choose.