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US Market Commentary
Fed, Mega-Cap Earnings, PCE Data and More Ahead
A busy week of data and earnings is ahead, including five of the Magnificent 7 and three central bank meetings, including the Fed. Indexes hit record highs Friday on chip strength.
April 27, 2026
Q1 Tech Earnings Preview: Cloud, AI, War in Focus
Results from tech titans, including Microsoft and Apple, are due soon. Focus remains on cloud growth and spending, along with questions about how the war might affect these stocks.
April 27, 2026
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April 27, 2026
Stocks Slip, Oil Up to Start Crowded Earnings Week
Stocks fell as crude rose amid little progress reopening the strait. About one-third of S&P 500 firms report this week and three central banks meet, with chips on a historic tear.
April 27, 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
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
Weekly Digest: VIX futures and 'Peace FOMO'
This week's top market stories included what VIX futures might be telling us, scrutiny of the Fed's balance sheet, and potential implications of a deal with Iran.
April 24, 2026
Stocks Still Near Records Despite War Concerns
Though high oil prices and war uncertainty remain, Wall Street continues trading near record highs on generally strong earnings. Intel and American Express report today.
April 23, 2026
Last-Minute Ceasefire Extension Has Market on Edge
With President Trump extending the ceasefire and no talks with Iran scheduled, Wall Street might play defense and oil prices could set the pace. Tesla and ServiceNow report later.
April 22, 2026
Warsh Hearing, Fresh Earnings Next Amid War Fears
A Senate committee hearing on Kevin Warsh for Fed chairman along with earnings from United Airlines and GE grab market attention, though war uncertainty could steal the spotlight.
April 21, 2026
The Illusion of Number One
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April 20, 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
Weekly Trader's Outlook
All the major indices, except for the Dow Jones, notched fresh all-time highs this week as investors waste little time to put money back into risk assets on positive Iran developments.
April 17, 2026
Looking to the Futures
The WTI crude oil market continues to be highly news driven, with prices reacting to updates related to the U.S.–Iran conflict and White House announcements.
April 17, 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
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
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
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
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
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