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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
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.
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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
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.
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Commentary

Not sure which to choose? Here are some things to consider about individual bonds vs. bond funds.
Schwab Market Update
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.

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