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

Weekly Trader's Outlook

The Russell 2000 and S&P 500 Equal Weight are on track for weekly gains as money flows towards non-tech areas of the market. Q4 earnings and firm economic data continues to support the bulls' thesis.

January 16, 2026 • Nathan Peterson

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Today's Options Market Update

Led by chipmakers, tech stocks were moving higher for a second day Friday, while small caps looked poised to continue their recent outperformance.

January 16, 2026

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Tech Stocks Set to Rise Again

Led by chipmakers, tech stocks were moving higher for a second day Friday, while small caps looked poised to continue their recent outperformance.

January 16, 2026

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Looking to the Futures

January Bitcoin Futures (/BTCF26) attempted to extend its 3-day bounce on Thursday but was met with resistance as price action began to fizzle out.

January 16, 2026

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What's the VVIX?

The Cboe VVIX Index reflects the level of uncertainty about future market volatility. Learn how it can help gauge market sentiment and inform strategy decisions in VIX options.

January 15, 2026

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Market Snapshot

Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.

January 14, 2026

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Bonds: What Could Go Wrong?

We expect another generally good year for bond returns this year, but even the best-laid plans can go awry when circumstances change. Here are four risks to our outlook.

January 14, 2026

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What Is the Debt Ceiling?

What's the debt ceiling? Learn how the debt ceiling works and how a default on federal debt could impact the U.S. stock market and economy.

January 13, 2026

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Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

Bank results and the Consumer Price Index are key this week. Jobs data pushed down rate cut odds, but stocks hit new highs as unemployment fell. A 10-year note auction comes today.

January 12, 2026

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Washington: What to Watch Now

The Justice Department allegedly began an unprecedented criminal investigation of the Federal Reserve chair.

January 12, 2026

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EM: AI Opportunity and AI Risk

Technology has become a major driver of emerging-market stock performance.

January 12, 2026

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Q4 2026 Bank Earnings Ahead

Big banks begin reporting tomorrow with JPMorgan Chase. Fundamentals may need to be robust to match the sector's recent Wall Street gains, and loan demand could get a close look.

January 12, 2026

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Stock Sector Outlook

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

January 08, 2026

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2025 Review With Note on Venezuela

The capture of Venezuelan President Maduro has been digested well by global markets, which is in keeping with 2025’s theme of massive volatility and solid index-level returns.

January 05, 2026

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2026 Market Pitfalls

After three strong years in a row, major indexes ended the year seeking direction. While optimism abounds, here are some potential issues that could trip up U.S. stocks.

December 22, 2025

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One Big Beautiful Bill Act Tax Cuts

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act preserves and expands many of the tax breaks that were due to expire at the end of this year.

December 19, 2025

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Consider Overseas Equities

This year has been a case study regarding the potential benefits of international equities, with overseas stocks from developed markets currently on track to eclipse U.S. stocks.

December 19, 2025

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