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Markets & Economy

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

Markets & Economy

Chips Down, Hurting Tech

A double-digit plunge in Broadcom on disappointment around its earnings clipped the tech market today, but consumer stocks rose as oil and yields dipped. Jobs data looms Friday.

June 04, 2026 Joe Mazzola

Today's Options Market Update

Investors are rotating out of chips stocks, triggered by a sell-off in Broadcom, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rallies to fresh all-time highs.

June 04, 2026

Looking to the Futures

As the S&P digests the possibility of an end to the war with Iran through a house vote and final negotiations, CBOE Volatility Index Futures (/VX) sit in a long-term supportive range.

June 04, 2026

U.S. Stocks Mid-Year Outlook

Learn what's in store for the remainder of 2026 and the challenges that lie ahead in our mid-year outlook for U.S. stocks and the economy.

June 03, 2026

Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

While jobs data is prevalent in coming days, earnings from chip giant Broadcom on Wednesday keep tech in focus, too. Nonfarm payrolls loom Friday, and Nvidia's Huang speaks today.

June 01, 2026

Markets & Economy

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

Stock Sector Outlook

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

May 29, 2026

Weekly Trader's Outlook

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

Markets & Economy

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

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

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

Markets & Economy

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

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

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

Markets & Economy

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

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

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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