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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 29, 2026 • Will Daniel

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All the majors hit fresh all-time highs this week as Iran peace hope, a 10% drop in oil prices and falling Treasury yields provided a bullish backdrop. Strong earnings reports from Dell, Marvell, and Snowflake also provided a sentiment boost.

May 29, 2026

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Confidence Sags, ERP Gives Pause

Stocks continue to forge new highs but face potential headwinds amid seasonal challenges, a narrow equity risk premium, and falling consumer confidence.

May 29, 2026

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Stock Sector Outlook

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

May 29, 2026

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Today's Options Market Update

Stocks started mildly up, propelled by falling crude and enthusiasm over earnings from Dell that sent shares up 30%. Major indexes are on track for weekly gains amid peace hopes.

May 29, 2026

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Stocks Up as Oil Falls

Stocks started mildly up, propelled by falling crude and enthusiasm over earnings from Dell that sent shares up 30%. Major indexes are on track for weekly gains amid peace hopes.

May 29, 2026

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Looking to the Futures

Geopolitical developments remained the primary driver of oil futures, with market attention centered on the Persian Gulf region.

May 29, 2026

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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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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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Massive IPOs Get Fast-Tracked

As Wall Street eagerly awaits historically large IPOs, index providers weigh the implications and logistics of adding new members on an accelerated timeline.

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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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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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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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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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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Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

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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