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Get timely stock market analysis, perspectives and ideas from Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

Stocks Mixed After Election

The rotation out of tech continued early today, drawing fresh tailwinds from Tuesday's dramatic U.S. election that put AI firms on notice. Productivity in Q3 topped estimates.

November 05, 2026 • Joe Mazzola

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Looking to the Futures

S&P 500 E-mini futures recovered sharply on Wednesday after digesting the results of the U.S. midterm elections and lower oil prices.

November 05, 2026

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Extended Hours on Cboe Options

To potentially help traders manage risk and seize opportunities in equity options trading, the Cboe has introduced extended hours for options on select equities and ETFs.

November 05, 2026

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Spinning Wheel: What Goes Up…

Major market indexes might look calm year to date, but subsurface churn has become increasingly intense, which is also being reflected in some economic growth data.

November 04, 2026

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Today's Options Market Update

The Democrats' dramatic victory last night ended election uncertainty, taking pressure off of Wall Street. Treasury yields fell and gold rose, while chip and AI stocks were mixed.

November 04, 2026

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Spinning Wheel: What Goes Up…

Major market indexes might look calm year to date, but subsurface churn has become increasingly intense, which is also being reflected in some economic growth data.

November 04, 2026

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Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

After last Friday's tech-led selloff, markets kick off this week on shaky ground. Earnings from Apple and Palantir will be in focus today, while a slew of jobs reports await.

November 02, 2026

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Stock Sector Outlook

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.

October 30, 2026

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Weekly Trader's Outlook

Most of the majors are on track for weekly losses as disappointing tech earnings results/guidance generate "risk off" sentiment from investors.

October 30, 2026

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Spending, Spreads, and Swings

Investors punish mega-caps for committing too much cash to AI, GDP tops estimates amid stalled consumer spending, and volatility could continue through next week's midterms.

October 30, 2026

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Equity Factors Explained

Equity factor analysis can help explain market leadership, reveal portfolio concentrations, and compare strategies, but note that factor definitions and performance vary.

October 29, 2026

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Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged

The Federal Reserve decided to wait for more data rather than raise rates at its October meeting. Two policymakers dissented, favoring a rate hike of a quarter percentage point.

October 28, 2026

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Short Interest Monitor: 10/28

The Short Interest Monitor tracks stocks with elevated and rising short interest. The latest edition features two major neocloud providers that have made recent headlines.

October 28, 2026

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Non-Energy Inflation Heats Up

Core consumer prices, which exclude energy and food, are rising at the fastest pace in months as they head away from the Fed's 2% target for overall inflation.

October 27, 2026

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Health Care Earnings Preview

Earnings season offers investors a chance to check on pharma and biotech companies' progress in developing new drugs, as well as revenue and profits from existing ones.

October 27, 2026

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Washington: What to Watch Now

A look at the latest developments in Washington, including what to watch in the midterms, Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment, and companies saying no to tokenized shares.

October 27, 2026

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Q3 Mag 7 Earnings Preview

Here's what to watch as the Magnificent Seven report earnings, from AI monetization and spending plans to headwinds from persistent inflation and rising Treasury yields.

October 20, 2026

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