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US Market Commentary

Wall Street Eyes Earnings, Fed After Posting Highs

Last Friday's rally, driven by plunging oil prices and hopes the Strait of Hormuz would reopen, has stocks at record highs to start the week. The Fed and Tesla are in focus.
April 20, 2026

No Strait Answers: Fresh Iran Tension Snuffs Rally

A new wave of Middle East anxiety over the weekend pushed stocks down from Friday's all-time highs and sent oil up. It's a major earnings week with 90 companies reporting.
April 20, 2026

Looking to the Futures

Bullish crude oil traders rushed for the exits on Friday.
April 20, 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

Weekend Talks, Netflix in Focus After Record Highs

A looming deadline for the ceasefire with Iran could keep investors cautious today with indexes at record highs and the weekend ahead. Netflix dove after guidance disappointed.
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

Record Highs Reflect Solid Earnings, Peace Hopes

Netflix and Taiwan Semiconductor lead the earnings charge today after a record high for the S&P 500 Wednesday. Strong corporate results and hopes for peace talks keyed the rally.
April 16, 2026

Wall Street Near All-Time Highs, Optimistic on War

More bank and semiconductor earnings await investors after major indexes neared all-time highs on peace hopes. Tech shares are back on the upswing, fueling improved sentiment.
April 15, 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

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

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

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

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

Market Snapshot | April 2026

Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
April 9, 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

When Sunk Costs Take Flight

Katy Milkman explores why people tend to keep investing time, money, or effort into something even when future benefits no longer justify continuing.
April 6, 2026

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