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

Today's Options Market Update

The chip rally continued early, lifting tech and extending the long rally to new highs. Oil fell 5% after Iranian news reports that the Strait of Hormuz might reopen in a month.

May 27, 2026 • Joe Mazzola

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Washington: What to Watch Now

Kevin Warsh is officially the 17th Federal Reserve chair, senators punt immigration enforcement bill debate to early June, and SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce announces retirement.

May 27, 2026

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Stocks Up on Chips, Oil

The chip rally continued early, lifting tech and extending the long rally to new highs. Oil fell 5% after Iranian news reports that the Strait of Hormuz might reopen in a month.

May 27, 2026

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Looking to the Futures

Rice has gained 20% over the past month as costs have increased and supply concerns have mounted.

May 27, 2026

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Inflation Pressures Grow

Upstream producer prices are surging, even in some areas not directly affected by oil prices, raising concerns that those cost increases could be passed on to consumers.

May 26, 2026

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Inflation Pressures Grow

Upstream producer prices are surging, even in some areas not directly affected by oil prices, raising concerns that those cost increases could be passed on to consumers.

May 26, 2026

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A Check on Warsh, Yields, AI

Kevin Warsh officially takes the reins at the Federal Reserve, facing challenges ahead as yields surge. Elsewhere bitcoin battles resistance and software bounces back.

May 22, 2026

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Weekly Trader's Outlook

The S&P 500 Equal Weight and Dow Jones Industrial Average are both hitting fresh all-time highs today as investors appear optimistic about Iran negotiations ahead of the three-day weekend.

May 22, 2026

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Investing in IPOs at Schwab

This step-by-step guide walks through the IPO investing process from start to finish, covering everything from reviewing the prospectus to submitting a conditional offer.

May 21, 2026

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How Treasury Auctions Work

Growing U.S. debt and relatively high interest rates have increased interest in U.S. Treasury auctions. Learn how they work, how to participate in them, and why they matter.

May 21, 2026

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What to Expect With Warsh

As Kevin Warsh takes over as Federal Reserve chair with his own goals, he may face challenges even beyond rate policy, from inflation to independence to a bulbous balance sheet.

May 18, 2026

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Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

May 15, 2026

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New highs amid potential risks

Looking beneath the continued rally's surface, market breadth and options activity seem to forbode potential weakness. Meanwhile, oil-supply disruptions loom.

May 15, 2026

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The Short Interest Monitor

The Short Interest Monitor tracks stocks with elevated and rising short interest. Explore the latest edition to gauge investor sentiment and positioning in key areas of the market.

May 13, 2026

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Free Cash Flow Primer

Though investors often focus on revenue and earnings, a company's free cash flow has longer-term implications that can tell investors more about the health of a business.

May 12, 2026

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Inflation Trends and 'Swag'

Kevin Warsh, the presumptive incoming chair of the Federal Reserve, states his preferred inflation gauges over the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index.

May 11, 2026

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AI and Emerging Market Stocks

Emerging market stocks have rebounded to new highs following their correction at the onset of the Iran war. The recent rally has been concentrated around AI. Can this continue?

May 11, 2026

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