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Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are in the green around midday in a volatile trading session as markets react to mostly strong earnings results from four of the Mag 7 companies and easing oil prices.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Mixed earnings results from Magnificent Seven stocks will be dissected today as investors await GDP and PCE data as well as Apple's earnings report.
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.
Looking to the Futures
Live cattle futures (/LEM26) hit a high of 255.975 Wednesday morning before pulling back midday.
Schwab Market Update
Solid earnings from four of the Magnificent Seven provided fresh energy, while oil prices slipped. Inflation data was mostly in line with expectations, and Apple reports later.
As widely expected amid rising oil, rates will remain 3.5% to 3.75%. However, four policymakers dissented. And Fed Chair Powell will stay as governor after his chairmanship ends.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
After a sell-off in chip stocks yesterday on OpenAI concerns, investors await an expected Fed pause today along with earnings from four of the Magnificent Seven.
Bond Insights
Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, or TIPS, can help buffer a portfolio against inflation. However, it's important to understand their unique characteristics and complex nature.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
A parade of earnings from U.S. consumer and tech firms begins today with Coca-Cola, UPS, and others ahead of mega-caps late Wednesday. The Fed is seen pausing rates tomorrow.