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Market Commentary
Palantir Tops Estimates as AMD, Jobs Data Awaited
Palantir topped consensus estimates and investors await Advanced Micro Devices after today's close. Chip stocks keep rallying, but breadth is narrowing, a possible sign of caution.
November 4, 2025
Stocks Fall as Palantir Dips, Raising AI Worries
Though Palantir exceeded expectations, shares slid 6%, taking other AI stocks down. Advanced Micro Devices reports later. Negative bank CEO remarks also weighed on the market.
November 4, 2025
Earnings in Focus Amid Economic Data Delays
Investors will shift focus to another packed week of corporate earnings and a light lineup of economic data while they continue to digest the latest Fed rate cut.
November 3, 2025
What Happened to Germany's Spending Boom?
German officials announced a massive stimulus program in early 2025. The results have been underwhelming so far, but we believe the economic boost to Germany and Europe is still coming.
November 3, 2025
Amazon, Apple Results Eyed After Risk-off Session
Strong results from Amazon and a decent showing from Apple are in the spotlight after risk-off sentiment, big losses for Meta, and weak chip stocks took some sizzle off the rally.
October 31, 2025
3 Ways to Navigate Mega-Cap Concentration Risks
Mega-cap concentration in the S&P 500 index recently reached its highest level in more than 35 years. Is your portfolio prepared for the related concentration risks?
October 30, 2025
Mega Cap Results, Fed Cut Digested with Apple Next
Fed Chairman Powell's hawkish rate talk cooled Wednesday's rally, and two of the three mega caps saw shares fall despite exceeding consensus. Apple and Amazon report later today.
October 30, 2025
Fed Cuts Rates for the Second Time This Year
The Federal Reserve lowered its policy interest rate by 25 basis points, as widely expected. However, dissenting votes may cloud the path forward.
October 29, 2025
How to Effectively Read the Fed's Beige Book
Effectively reading the Federal Reserve's Beige Book can help investors spot economic, industry, and consumer trends that could potentially impact investment portfolios.
October 29, 2025
Mega Caps Step to Plate, Fed Rate Cut Seen Likely
Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta Platforms report after the close with all eyes on AI spending trends. The Fed is expected to cut rates 25 basis points, futures trading suggests.
October 29, 2025
How Well Do You Know Market Cap?
Market capitalization is a key guidepost for anyone building a portfolio. Here's what to know.
October 29, 2025
Solana ETPs Cleared to Trade: What to Know
Trading of solana ETPs started October 28, 2025, but investors should proceed with caution.
October 28, 2025
Round Lots Regulatory Changes
New regulations will impact how bid, ask, and last sizes display on Schwab platforms starting Nov. 3, 2025. The updates will take effect automatically—no client action is required.
October 28, 2025
Q3 Tech Earnings Preview: All Eyes on AI Spending
As major tech firms report this week and next, investors will focus on how much they're spending on AI. Cloud competition is also top of mind, along with early iPhone 17 sales.
October 27, 2025
Better Days (for Earnings)
Still-healthy demand and disciplined cost control are central themes for earnings, which continue to suggest a mostly resilient economy in light of government data darkness.
October 27, 2025
Unbalanced Butterfly and Strong Directional Bias
A guide to using unbalanced butterflies for traders who have a strong directional bias but want to generate income and ensure they have defined risk.
October 23, 2025
A Guide to the Covered Strangle Options Strategy
Learn how covered strangles can potentially help traders earn extra income from options and manage their stock positions during periods of sideways trading.
October 22, 2025
Is It a Good Time to Consider Japanese Stocks?
Earnings growth and attractive valuations for Japanese companies, reforms to corporate governance, and other shifts in the Japanese economy may create opportunities for investors.
October 20, 2025
Schwab’s Market Perspective: Dancing In the Dark
The stock and bond markets are taking the government shutdown—and lack of data releases—in stride, but how long the calm might last is an open question.
October 17, 2025
Investing Basics: What Are Stocks?
Start your investing journey by learning how stocks work, how to analyze them, and the benefits and risks involved with owning them.
October 15, 2025
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