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

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are mixed after today’s three-year low print in Jobless Claims counters yesterday’s weak ADP report.

December 04, 2025 • Nathan Peterson

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Stocks Flat After Jobs Data

In a riddle for the Fed, layoffs rose in November but weekly jobless claims fell to three-year lows. Stocks were flat ahead of Friday's PCE prices data and next week's Fed meeting.

December 04, 2025

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Live Cattle Futures (/LEZ25) are trading slightly down this Wednesday morning at 218.05 after opening the day at 218.4. However, the beef market is showing some signs of strength as we pull back from the low set last week on November 25th at 204.55.

December 04, 2025

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2026 Fixed Income Outlook

Overall, we expect 2026 to be another good year of returns for bond investors, but the range of potential outcomes is wide.

December 03, 2025

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Are Utilities Still Defensive?

Thanks to AI-generated power demand, the utilities sector is losing its traditional defensive role. Is this a permanent move, or will utilities ultimately regain their place?

December 02, 2025

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Are Utilities Still Defensive?

Thanks to AI-generated power demand, the utilities sector is losing its traditional defensive role. Is this a permanent move, or will utilities ultimately regain their place?

December 02, 2025

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Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

Data this week touch on manufacturing, inflation, and jobs. The Fed is quiet ahead of next week's meeting, and stocks had a mixed November highlighted by strong late-month gains.

December 01, 2025

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Stocks: Less Comfortably Numb

After a gangbuster stock market rally since the early-April lows, many of the prior highfliers have taken a breather amid AI bubble and valuation concerns.

November 24, 2025

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Transports Slow, Role Unclear

Amid tech competition and industry challenges, transports—long seen as an economic barometer—were outpaced by major indexes over the last year. Is the sector still a useful tool?

November 24, 2025

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Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks bounce back today on improved rate cut hopes but remain on track for weekly losses. Promises of AI profits remain under investor scrutiny, despite robust Nvidia earnings.

November 21, 2025

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Q3 Nvidia Earnings

Investors will be looking for a read on hyperscaler AI spending, the impact of rising competition, and expansion to new growth areas in the chipmaker's upcoming Q3 earnings report.

November 17, 2025

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Perspective: Seeking Direction

While stock and bond markets wait for U.S. federal data to become available again, private-sector reports suggest lukewarm overall economic growth.

November 14, 2025

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Responding to Market Chaos

Volatility has investors questioning the future of U.S. stocks. Three Schwab finance professionals discuss how to evaluate your portfolio in the face of market ups and downs.

November 14, 2025

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Reconciliation Bill FAQs

The Reconciliation Bill, a.k.a. the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), touches nearly every corner of the tax landscape. Here are some of the biggest takeaways for taxpayers.

November 14, 2025

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The Case for International

After years of underperformance, foreign investments are now outperforming their U.S. counterparts. Here are three reasons why they likely deserve a place in most investors' portfolios.

November 14, 2025

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Q3 2025 Retail Earnings

Consumers are in a sour mood over inflation and jobs as major retailers prepare to report earnings and offer their outlooks for the holiday shopping period.

November 13, 2025

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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.

November 12, 2025

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