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Schwab Market Update Podcast
Earnings from McDonald's and a monthly tally of layoffs are both in focus this morning, along with the Middle East. Yesterday's fresh record highs came as crude oil tumbled.
Looking to the Futures
Silver Futures for the July expiration (/SIN26) were up 5% in early trading as the Dollar Index ($DXY) tested recent lows.
Today's Options Market Update
The blistering rally continued as crude oil fell 7% on hopes for progress ending the war. Advanced Micro Devices and Disney both rose on earnings, and ADP jobs data was solid.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Stocks are at record highs after Tuesday's chip-led rally. Investors await ADP jobs data and Disney earnings this morning as they mull solid results from Advanced Micro Devices.
Market Outlook
S&P 500 first quarter 2026 earnings are tracking at nearly 28% year-over-year, with rising profit margins suggesting the strong run could persist.
Sector Views
Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
On Investing
Winnie Cisar of CreditSights joins Collin Martin to break down today's corporate credit landscape, from inflation and ratings trends to AI spending and private credit risks.
Schwab Market Update
News reports said Iran shared a new proposal to end the conflict, helping the market reverse early losses after a hot April. Stocks also got aided by Apple after results impressed.
Tech earnings roll on with Nvidia and AMD ahead. Soaring semiconductor stocks grapple with lofty expectations while software faces an uphill battle as investors gauge AI's impact.