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Today's Options Market Update
The tech sector, led by Oracle, added to gains Friday after yesterday's recovery, boosting the Nasdaq. Nike fell double-digits after earnings, while the Bank of Japan hiked rates.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Stocks were able to register a late-week recovery, largely supported by yesterday's inflation data, but it's unclear whether a year-end rally is in the cards for investors.
On Investing
At the end of 2025, Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones assess the resiliency of the economy.
Schwab Market Update
The tech sector, led by Oracle, added to gains Friday after yesterday's recovery, boosting the Nasdaq. Nike fell double-digits after earnings, while the Bank of Japan hiked rates.
Looking to the Futures
January Soybean Futures (/ZSF26) settled lower on Thursday for the fifth straight trading session, settling at $10.52 ¼.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
The S&P 500 starts today on a four-day losing streak ahead of an ECB rate decision and U.S. CPI. Analysts expect a 0.3% headline inflation rise. FedEx and Nike report later today.
Understand how a recession is defined and how to avoid common investment mistakes during recession-driven stock market downturns.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Today's delayed November jobs report at 8:30 a.m. ET is likely to set the tone. Analysts see lethargic growth of 30,000. Tech shares, especially AI, lost more ground Monday.
Washington Watch
As Congress wraps up for 2025, all eyes are on whether lawmakers will extend health-insurance subsidies—the issue at the heart of the 43-day government shutdown earlier this year.