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Market Commentary

Schwab Market Update

Fed Speakers, Bank Earnings, TSM Strength in Focus

Investors will be closely watching more bank earnings reports and another group of Fed speakers on Friday after TSM's strong earnings report boosted chip stocks yesterday.
January 16, 2026
Schwab Market Update

Tech Stocks on Track for a Second Day of Gains

Led by chipmakers, tech stocks were moving higher for a second day Friday, while small caps looked poised to continue their recent outperformance.
January 16, 2026

Looking to the Futures

January Bitcoin Futures (/BTCF26) attempted to extend its 3-day bounce on Thursday but was met with resistance as price action began to fizzle out.
January 16, 2026
Schwab Market Update

More Bank Earnings, Jobless Claims, TSM Ahead

More bank earnings arrive today along with jobless claims and Taiwan Semiconductor results. Tech and banking sectors have struggled this week. Metals continue to rally.
January 15, 2026
Schwab Market Update

PPI Data, Big Bank Results, Retail Sales Line Up

Today features December PPI, earnings from three large banks, and retail sales. Investors also await a possible Supreme Court tariff ruling, while oil rose on Iran worries.
January 14, 2026

Managing Your Finances After the Loss of a Spouse

Handling financial matters while navigating the emotions of losing a spouse can feel daunting. But by addressing the most urgent financial needs, you can make a clear path forward.
January 14, 2026
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The Bond Market in 2026: What Could Go Wrong?

We expect another generally good year for bond returns this year, but even the best-laid plans can go awry when circumstances change. Here are four risks to our outlook.
January 14, 2026

What Is the Debt Ceiling and Why Does It Matter?

What's the debt ceiling? Learn how the debt ceiling works and how a default on federal debt could impact the U.S. stock market and economy.
January 13, 2026
Schwab Market Update

JPMorgan Results, CPI Due After Fresh Record Highs

December CPI and JPMorgan Chase are out before the open, with analysts expecting solid results from JPM and 0.3% CPI gains. Treasury yields are near the top of their recent range.
January 13, 2026

Emerging Markets: AI Opportunity and AI Risk

Technology has become a major driver of emerging-market stock performance.
January 12, 2026
Schwab Market Update

Banks, CPI, Fed Speeches Follow Mixed Jobs Data

Bank results and the Consumer Price Index are key this week. Jobs data pushed down rate cut odds, but stocks hit new highs as unemployment fell. A 10-year note auction comes today.
January 12, 2026

Q4 Bank Earnings Preview: Do Results Back Rally?

Big banks begin reporting tomorrow with JPMorgan Chase. Fundamentals may need to be robust to match the sector's recent Wall Street gains, and loan demand could get a close look.
January 12, 2026

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are on track for weekly gains, with most of the majors hitting fresh all-time highs, as money finds its way towards other, non-tech, areas of the market.
January 9, 2026

Sector Views: Monthly Stock Sector Outlook

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
January 8, 2026
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How to Use Heikin Ashi Charts

Heikin ashi charts can potentially help traders identify when trends are likely to reverse. Learn how to read these charts and how to use them when trading.
January 6, 2026
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Forward/Backward: 2025 Review With a 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 5, 2026

How to Invest Like a Boss—As a Teen

Check out the different types of investing accounts and how to pick the right account type for your goal.
December 26, 2025

This Cool Investing Feature Is the Key to Reaching Your Goals

See how compound growth can boost your savings.
December 26, 2025

More Than Meets the Eye: How to Read Stock Quotes

New to investing and never ventured past the buy/sell buttons? Start by learning how to read stock quotes and other technical information.
December 23, 2025

10 Answers to Common Investing Questions

Discover expert answers to some of the most common questions about investing. We'll cover topics like why to invest, when to invest, how much to invest, and more.
December 22, 2025

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