Trading
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Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures (/CL) gave back early-session gains and closed lower on Friday after reports that Iran sent an updated peace proposal to mediators in Pakistan.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hit fresh highs this week as corporate earnings continue to deliver. While uncertainty around Iran and the trajectory of oil prices persists, investors appear willing to overlook that potential risk.
Q1 Tech Earnings Preview: A Tale of Two Cities
Tech earnings roll on with Nvidia and AMD ahead. Soaring semiconductor stocks grapple with lofty expectations while software faces an uphill battle as investors gauge AI's impact.
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.
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.
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.
AI and Magnificent 7 Stocks With Liz Ann Sonders
Liz Ann Sonders, Chief Investment Strategist at Schwab, answers your questions related to AI and the Magnificent 7 stocks.
Sector Pulse: Staples Defying "Haven" Reputation
During geopolitical strife, some investors seek possible stability in consumer staples. Despite their reputation, staples underperformed the broader market after the Iran war began.
Large Bid/Ask Options Spreads in Volatile Markets
Bid/ask options spreads widen during volatile markets as market makers adapt how they manage trades amid increased uncertainty.
What Is Guidance and How Should Investors React?
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?