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Market Commentary
As Jobs Report Looms, Market Visits McDonald's
Earnings from McDonald's and a monthly tally of layoffs are both in focus this morning, along with the Middle East. Yesterday's fresh record highs came as crude oil tumbled.
May 7, 2026
What Is the P/E Ratio? Why Investors Use It
The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio compares a company's stock price to its earnings per share. Learn how to use this valuation tool, and why it's best paired with other metrics.
May 6, 2026
First Quarter 2026 Earnings: Feelin' Alright
S&P 500 first quarter 2026 earnings are tracking at nearly 28% year-over-year, with rising profit margins suggesting the strong run could persist.
May 6, 2026
Jobs Data, Disney Awaited After New Record Highs
Stocks are at record highs after Tuesday's chip-led rally. Investors await ADP jobs data and Disney earnings this morning as they mull solid results from Advanced Micro Devices.
May 6, 2026
Rally Rolls On, Fueled by Peace Hopes, AMD Results
The blistering rally continued as crude oil fell 7% on hopes for progress ending the war. Advanced Micro Devices and Disney both rose on earnings, and ADP jobs data was solid.
May 6, 2026
Intel Results Impress After Tough Day for Tech
Data and earnings are scarce, so focus could be on Intel's strong results and the impact on tech. Oil might be a headwind, up sharply this week with little sign of peace progress.
April 24, 2026
Debt, Deficits & the Fed’s Next Move
Liz Ann Sonders and Collin Martin break down investor concerns around war, inflation, deficits, and the Federal Reserve.
April 24, 2026
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures rose on Thursday after increased negotiation uncertainty and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
April 24, 2026
Weekly Digest: Oil v. Stocks, Earnings, and RSI
A recap of some of this week's big stories covers a shift between oil and stock prices, the rising RSI, bank earnings, and the global impact of stifled oil production.
April 17, 2026
Schwab Market Perspective: Navigating Uncertainty
Iran war-related headlines continue to cause volatility in the markets and oil prices to rise, but our experts remind readers that uncertain times might also present opportunities.
April 17, 2026
Banks, PPI Loom After Stocks Start Week on a Roll
JPMorgan Chase and other major banks report before the open, with PPI also due after a rally to begin the week. The S&P 500 Index is now above where it was before the war began.
April 14, 2026
The Short Interest Monitor
This snapshot of stocks with elevated and rising short interest can help traders gauge market sentiment and positioning in key areas of the market.
April 14, 2026
Power and AI Boost Infrastructure Investments
While infrastructure companies are not immune to a potential economic slowdown, they may provide a longer-term investment opportunity amid an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop.
April 13, 2026
Inside Today's Labor Market: What Jobs Data & AI Are Really Telling Us (With Nela Richardson)
ADP Chief Economist Nela Richardson explains how high frequency payroll data shows a labor market that's stable but lacking dynamism.
April 10, 2026
Truce in Iran: Relief but Not Resolution
While the temporary truce is welcome news, critical questions are still unanswered and the possibility for a wide range of potential outcomes for the Iran War remains.
April 10, 2026
How to Manage Stock Concentration Risk
A hot run for a handful of stocks can be boon to your portfolio—but also lead to overconcentration. Here's what to know about managing stock concentration risk.
April 10, 2026
Q1 Bank Earnings Preview: High Expectations
Analysts expect a lot from banks this earnings season, but investors may want to focus more on forward guidance and executives' comments in this uncertain economic environment.
April 10, 2026
Gambler's Blues: Betting Isn't Investing
Gambling is rising in popularity, blurring lines between betting vs. investing. Misunderstanding the key differences can endanger financial security.
April 8, 2026
STAX Generational Trends: Gen Z Goes Conservative
Younger investors took a more conservative approach in March amid the Iran war, according to the Schwab Trading Activity Index™. Gen X and Baby Boomers were largely unfazed.
April 8, 2026
Tokenization: Real-World Assets on the Blockchain
U.S. markets are moving toward tokenization—the trading of assets on blockchains. Investors should understand tokenization, including the potential risks and benefits.
April 7, 2026
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