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

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are in “risk off” mode as concerns around the Iran war once again send oil prices & yields higher.

March 26, 2026 • Nathan Peterson

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What Is Earnings Guidance?

Many public companies regularly provide earnings guidance, and it often moves shares. What is guidance, why do companies share it, and how should investors monitor it and react?

March 26, 2026

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Stocks Down as Oil Rises

Crude oil prices continue to set the tone, and their 4% rise this morning amid fears of war escalation sent major indexes sharply lower. Weekly jobless claims were as expected.

March 26, 2026

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Looking to the Futures

The CBOE Market Volatility Index or VIX has sat atop 20 for straight twenty days.

March 26, 2026

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Bitcoin Volatility Shrinks

Bitcoin is now less volatile than some Magnificent 7 stocks, but it's still capable of steep, prolonged declines.

March 25, 2026

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Quarterly Earnings Calls

A company's earnings call gives investors a ringside seat, providing insights and perspective that go beyond the numbers. Here's how they work and what to listen for.

March 24, 2026

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Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

War and oil have the spotlight almost to themselves as the week ahead features little in the way of major data or earnings news. The S&P 500 hit six-month lows Friday.

March 23, 2026

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Weekly Trader's Outlook

Major indices are on track for the fourth straight week of losses, and are now technically oversold, as the U.S./Iran conflict continues to dominate market psychology.

March 20, 2026

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Fed Keeps Rates Steady

The federal funds rate will remain 3.5% to 3.75%. The 'dot plot' still projects a single rate cut this year, and the Fed sees slightly stronger economic growth and inflation.

March 18, 2026

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War's Impact on Stocks

A properly functioning Strait of Hormuz holds the keys to clarity around the growth, inflation, and market shock that has stemmed from the war in the Middle East.

March 18, 2026

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Stock Market's Ups and Downs

Many investors think about getting out of the stock market when it gets bumpy. But history shows that staying invested over the long term has resulted in positive gains.

March 18, 2026

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Washington: What to Watch Now

Investigation of Federal Reserve chair hits an obstacle, while the Department of Homeland Security remains shut down amid funding standoff.

March 17, 2026

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Monitoring Short Interest

This snapshot of stocks with elevated and rising short interest can help traders gauge market sentiment and positioning in key areas of the market.

March 17, 2026

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Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

March 13, 2026

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Stock Sector Outlook

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

March 13, 2026

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The worsening energy shock from the Iran War has raised risks of a more severe crisis. It may resolve quickly, but the longer it persists, the larger the possible economic damage. Asia and Europe are most vulnerable.

March 13, 2026

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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.

March 12, 2026

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