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

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks mixed, with tech seeing some bid support, as investors monitor Middel East headlines and await results from Election Day.

November 03, 2026 • Nathan Peterson

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Election Day Opens With Gains

Tech stocks rebounded early on Election Day with Arm and AMD due later. Apple slid on margin fears after earnings and the U.S. struck Iran, but hopes for diplomacy sent oil down.

November 03, 2026

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Looking to the Futures

Lean hog futures have been under steady pressure since early September.

November 03, 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 02, 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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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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Stock Sector Outlook

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

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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Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

October 16, 2026

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Panic Is Not a Strategy

Panic is never a good investment strategy—nor is greed. Here's how disciplined investing helps navigate through volatile environments.

October 15, 2026

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