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US Market Commentary

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.
May 1, 2026

Apple Results Mulled as Earnings Parade Continues

After stocks set new highs on strong earnings yesterday across sectors, focus today centers on Apple, which topped consensus. Separately, investors await manufacturing data.
May 1, 2026

Sector Views: Monthly Stock Sector Outlook

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
May 1, 2026

Weekly Digest: Powell Exits and Mag 7 Reports

A busy news week brought inflation numbers, predictable Fed inertia at Powell's final meeting, and a slight decline in market breadth.
May 1, 2026

May Starts Merrily on Apple Earnings, Peace Hopes

News reports said Iran shared a new proposal to end the conflict, helping the market reverse early losses after a hot April. Stocks also got aided by Apple after results impressed.
May 1, 2026

Looking to the Futures

WTI crude whipsawed in Thursday’s trading, reaching a high of $110.93 on uncertainty around global economic growth and the status of the U.S.–Iran conflict.
May 1, 2026

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.
April 30, 2026

Mag 7 Earnings, GDP, and Inflation In-Focus

Mixed earnings results from Magnificent Seven stocks will be dissected today as investors await GDP and PCE data as well as Apple's earnings report.
April 30, 2026

Powell's Swan Song: Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged

As widely expected amid rising oil, rates will remain 3.5% to 3.75%. However, four policymakers dissented. And Fed Chair Powell will stay as governor after his chairmanship ends.
April 29, 2026

Magnificent Seven Earnings, Fed Meeting Loom

After a sell-off in chip stocks yesterday on OpenAI concerns, investors await an expected Fed pause today along with earnings from four of the Magnificent Seven.
April 29, 2026

Consumer, Tech Stocks Report as Central Banks Meet

A parade of earnings from U.S. consumer and tech firms begins today with Coca-Cola, UPS, and others ahead of mega-caps late Wednesday. The Fed is seen pausing rates tomorrow.
April 28, 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

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

How Can You Plan Beyond Next Year's Tax Bill?

Avoid letting short-term tax concerns drive long-term financial decisions. Learn how tax aversion, timing, and planning impact after-tax wealth over a lifetime.
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

The Illusion of Number One

Ranked lists are everywhere—top hospitals, best colleges, must-visit cities. Yet behind these rankings are hidden assumptions, and they don't always reflect what matters most to you.
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

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

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

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