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

Stocks Down, ADP Data Light

After yesterday's record highs, stocks eased early today as investors monitored geopolitics and turned to jobs data. ADP employment was light at 41,000, and job openings are next.

January 07, 2026 • Joe Mazzola

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Looking to the Futures

Natural gas futures reached a two-month low on Tuesday on weather forecasts and ample supply.

January 07, 2026

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Washington: What to Watch Now

The recent military action in Venezuela is top of mind as 2026 begins.

January 06, 2026

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Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are tacking on some additional gains as investors await several labor market data points later this week.

January 06, 2026

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Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

Ahead of Friday's jobs report, investors might focus on the U.S. action against Venezuela and a tech industry meeting featuring Nvidia's CEO. Manufacturing data are due today, but earnings are sparse.

January 05, 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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Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are mostly higher to start the New Year, yet remain on track for weekly losses as investors search for areas in the market to put fresh capital to work.

January 02, 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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What Is a Recession?

Understand how a recession is defined and how to avoid common investment mistakes during recession-driven stock market downturns.

December 17, 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.

December 12, 2025

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Perspective: 2026 Outlook

Investors are navigating not just uncertainty, but an unstable environment influenced by tariffs and inflation, among other factors. While volatility may increase, there is likely room for another solid year in 2026, especially for fixed income and international stocks.

December 12, 2025

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Fed Cuts Interest Rates

The Federal Reserve lowered its policy interest rate by 25 basis points, as widely expected. However, Fed Chairman Powell hinted at a pause ahead, and there were several dissents.

December 10, 2025

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Hidden Economic Indicators

Researching lesser-known economic indicators on the thinkorswim® platform is a low-effort way to potentially elevate an investor's game.

December 10, 2025

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2026 International Outlook

International stocks could be poised for another strong year in 2026 due to accelerating global growth, attractive valuations and the potential for dollar weakness.

December 09, 2025

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2026 U.S. Stocks Outlook

We believe the macro environment will continue to be unstable given policy crosscurrents and a wobbly labor market, but stocks can likely churn higher given a firmer earnings backdrop.

December 09, 2025

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