Schwab Market Update Audio
835 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★ - 169 ratingsThe Schwab Market Update podcast delivers our informative summary of each day's trading and financial news, including key stock announcements, federal monetary policy, and market-mover statistics.
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Markets Step Back from Early-Week Gains
September 17, 2020 04:00 - 16.9 MBSeptember 17, 2020 U.S. equities were lower, paring gains seen earlier in the week, as investors appeared to step back and assess some mixed economic data and yesterday's monetary policy decision from the Fed, which was followed by today's monetary responses out of Japan and the U.K.
Stocks Mixed as Fed Stands Pat on Rates
September 16, 2020 04:00 - 20.7 MBSeptember 16, 2020 U.S. stocks finished mixed amid some upbeat earnings from FedEx and diverging news on the economic front.
Equities Lose Steam Late but Close Higher
September 15, 2020 04:00 - 17.2 MBSeptember 15, 2020U.S. stocks finished the afternoon mostly higher despite paring back some early gains late in the day.
Stocks Rise with Positive News on M&A and Vaccines Offering Boost
September 14, 2020 04:00 - 18.3 MBSeptember 14, 2020U.S. stocks closed the day higher to kick off the week, following a two-week pullback from record high territory.
Markets Close Out Volatile Week Mixed
September 11, 2020 04:00 - 21.3 MBSeptember 11, 2020 U.S. equities finished out a rocky week mixed, as investors appeared to assess the volatility in the Information Technology sector after being the main catalyst to a five-month surge off the March lows.
Stocks Tumble, as Losses Accelerated in Late-day Action
September 10, 2020 04:00 - 19 MBSeptember 10, 2020 U.S. equities tumbled, finishing near the lows of the day, courtesy of continued volatility in the Information Technology sector, which saw renewed pressure after being the catalyst of yesterday's rebound.
Stocks Claw Back, but Losses Persist
September 04, 2020 04:00 - 21.5 MBSeptember 4, 2020 In a rollercoaster of a session heading into the Labor Day holiday weekend, U.S. equities were able to claw out of a deep hole to finish with modest losses.
Techs Lead Largest Market Rout Since June
September 03, 2020 04:00 - 23.9 MBSeptember 3, 2020 U.S. equities plunged, posting their largest declines since early June, with tech stocks leading the way after being the main catalyst of an historic rally over the past five months that has fostered all-time highs for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq and the Dow to flirt with uncharted territory.
Stocks Maintain Upward Trajectory and Continue Higher
September 02, 2020 04:00 - 20.1 MBSeptember 2, 2020 U.S. stocks extended recent gains and continued to reach fresh highs, building on yesterday's strong start to September while displaying resiliency in the face of a lower-than-expected ADP private sector employment report, and ahead of Friday's key August nonfarm payroll data.
Stocks Gain as Data Provides Optimism of an Economic Recovery
September 01, 2020 04:00 - 19.5 MBSeptember 1, 2020 U.S. stocks began September on a positive note, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq yet again hitting fresh record highs.
Equities Mixed as an August of Strong Gains Comes to a Close
August 31, 2020 04:00 - 15.7 MBAugust 31, 2020 U.S. stocks closed the day mixed to wrap up the month of August, which has seen the equity markets rally to push the S&P 500 and Nasdaq back to all-time highs, while the Dow has erased most losses for 2020.
Markets End the Week on a Positive Vibe
August 28, 2020 04:00August 28, 2020 U.S. equities finished higher, with better-than-expected reads on personal income and spending, as well as consumer sentiment, adding additional touches to a picture of economic recovery.
Markets Mixed After Rocky Session
August 27, 2020 04:00August 27, 2020 In a bumpy session, U.S. equities finished mixed on the day following the highly-anticipated speech from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, as well as a flurry of data and headlines.
Techs, Upbeat Data Boost Stocks
August 26, 2020 04:00August 26, 2020 U.S. equities finished higher, with the technology sector providing the boost, supported by stronger-than-expected earnings and raised guidance from soon-to-be Dow member Salesforce.com.
Stocks Mostly Higher as Markets Digest an Abundance of Headlines
August 25, 2020 04:00August 25, 2020 U.S. stocks closed the day mostly higher, with a wide range of headlines competing for investor attention.
Markets Close Higher As Virus News Provides Optimism
August 24, 2020 04:00August 24, 2020 U.S. stocks closed higher to begin the week as headlines regarding treatment/vaccine for COVID-19 helped provide some positive sentiment as stocks built on last week’s late gains.
Stocks Finish Friday Session Higher Amid Upbeat Data
August 21, 2020 04:00August 21, 2020 U.S. stocks finished higher following positive news on the domestic economic front, but the gains were muted in the wake of the continued U.S. political and geopolitical uncertainty, and mixed August business activity reports overseas.
Techs Provide Boost, but Uncertainties Remain
August 20, 2020 04:00August 20, 2020U.S. equities were able to close with slight gains, but yesterday's dovish takeaway from the minutes of the Fed's July monetary policy meeting, along with a worse-than-expected read on U.S. jobless claims, kept conviction in check.
Early Gains Dissolve Following Fed Minutes
August 19, 2020 04:00August 19, 2020 Early gains that came amid more upbeat earnings out of the retail sector and hopes of progress in a fiscal relief package were dashed late-day following the release of the minutes from the Fed's July monetary policy meeting that showed continued concern surrounding the pandemic.
Markets Mixed Amid Omnipresent Uncertainties
August 18, 2020 04:00August 18, 2020 U.S. equities finished mixed, as enthusiasm over upbeat earnings reports from Dow members Home Depot and Walmart, as well as Kohl’s, was tempered by the dogged uncertainties that continue to plague sentiment.
Markets Mixed Amid Persistent Uncertainties
August 17, 2020 04:00August 17, 2020 U.S. equities finished mixed, with the technology sector recovering somewhat following last week's weakness, and as the theme of positive economic data continued after homebuilder sentiment jumped to match a record high.
Busy Week Closes Out in a Lukewarm Session
August 14, 2020 04:00August 14, 2020U.S. equities finished mixed, but very near the unchanged mark, in a bumpy session that saw moves above and below the flatline.
Uncertainties Outweigh Upbeat Data to Pressure Stocks
August 13, 2020 04:00August 13, 2020 U.S. equities finished mixed, as a better-than-expected jobless claims report that showed a figure south of the 1 million mark for the first time since the pandemic began was tempered by disappointing guidance from Dow member Cisco Systems and Vroom, the continued stalemate on Capitol Hill on a next wave of fiscal support, and lingering U.S.-China tensions.
Stocks Solidly Higher Courtesy of the Tech Sector
August 12, 2020 04:00August 12, 2020U.S. stocks were solidly higher, getting a boost from a sharp rebound in technology issues, while appearing to put the uncertainties surrounding the recent surge in global COVID-19 cases, festering U.S.-China tensions, and the elusive fiscal relief deal on Capitol Hill on the back burner, for now.
Stocks Fall in Bumpy Session
August 11, 2020 04:00August 11, 2020 U.S. stocks finished lower in a choppy session, with the markets losing steam in the final minutes of trading courtesy of pressure from tech issues.
Markets Begin Week Mixed on Same Uncertainties
August 10, 2020 04:00August 10, 2020 U.S. equities were mixed, as another upbeat read on employment was met with the uncertainty surrounding the elusive deal for a next wave of fiscal relief measures, as well as the persistent rise in COVID-19 cases globally.
Stocks Mixed on China Tensions and Fiscal Stalemate
August 07, 2020 04:00August 7, 2020 U.S. equities finished mixed, but the major indexes were able to post gains for the week, as a stronger-than-expected July nonfarm payroll report came up against the negative sentiment surrounding stalled talks in Congress on a fiscal deal, as well as the heightened tensions between the U.S and China.
Hopes of a Fiscal Package Emerge, but Caution Apparent
August 06, 2020 04:00August 6, 2020 U.S. equities finished higher, with tech shares leading the way, as investors took some solace in headlines that progress was being made for Congress to reach a deal on an expected new fiscal relief package.
August Bull Run Continues
August 05, 2020 04:00August 5, 2020 U.S. equities finished higher to keep the positive start to August intact, with stronger-than-expected July services sector reports continuing to suggest a recovery in economic activity.
Stocks Keep Positive Start to August Alive
August 04, 2020 04:00August 4, 2020 U.S. equities finished modestly higher in choppy trading, as optimism in the wake of Monday's upbeat global manufacturing reports was followed by today's stronger-than-expected June U.S. factory orders data.
Dealmaking and Data Foster Strong Start to August
August 03, 2020 04:00August 3, 2020 U.S. stocks advanced solidly in the first session of the month, courtesy of a plethora of M&A headlines and as the ISM Manufacturing Index's stronger-than-expected July read highlighted a host of upbeat global reports.
Stocks Show Late-Session Resiliency to Conclude Heavy Week
July 31, 2020 04:00July 31, 2020 U.S. stocks saw a late-day push to finish higher to close out the final session of a robust and volatile week.
Markets Mixed on Downbeat Data, Political Drama
July 30, 2020 04:00July 30, 2020 U.S. stocks finished mixed, with a record plunge in Q2 GDP and another uptick in jobless claims further illustrating the unprecedented disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stocks Gain on Busy Day of Earnings, Events, Data
July 29, 2020 04:00July 29, 2020 U.S. equities finished higher amid a slew of earnings, economic data and events.
Uncertainty Around Myriad Data, Events Saps Sentiment
July 28, 2020 04:00July 28, 2020 U.S. equities finished lower amid a number of events and data for investors to chew on. Progress on the COVID-19 vaccine/treatment front continued to come up against the increase in new global cases.
Markets Begin Busy Week Higher
July 27, 2020 04:00July 27, 2020 U.S. equities finished the first session of the week higher, paring some of last week's decline, as more positive news from Moderna in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic countered the persistent rise in new cases.
Markets Finish Day Lower, Wiping Out Early Week Gains
July 24, 2020 04:00July 24, 2020 U.S. stocks closed the day lower after a bright start to the week that saw the S&P 500 get back to positive territory for the year gave way to increased uneasiness surrounding an escalation in tensions between the U.S. and China.
Stocks Fall as Investors Remain Weary Following Mixed Data
July 23, 2020 04:00July 23, 2020 U.S. equities closed solidly in the red after a four-day rally as investors digested a slew of mixed quarterly results with earnings season kicking into gear, and showed caution as tensions between the U.S. and China continued to simmer.
Stocks Able to Close Higher After Rocky Session
July 22, 2020 04:00July 22, 2020 U.S. equities finished higher in a choppy trading session, as investors weighed a slew of data and events including promising news out of the health care sector in its fight to find an answer to the virus, mixed earnings results, upbeat housing data, and elevated U.S.-China tensions.
Stocks Edge Higher to Begin the Week
July 21, 2020 18:18July 20, 2020U.S. stocks closed the day higher, with the Nasdaq continuing to reach record highs and the S&P 500 turning positive for the year, as a busy earnings week got off to an optimistic start.
Stocks Higher on EU Deal, Earnings, but Techs Trail
July 21, 2020 04:00July 21, 2020 U.S. equities were mixed following upbeat earnings from some market heavyweights and optimism over European leaders agreeing to the terms of a 750 billion euro recovery package.
Markets Finish Week Mixed, Miss Posting a Three-peat
July 17, 2020 04:00July 17, 2020 U.S. equities finished out a bumpy week mixed, dashing hopes of a three-peat for all the major indexes to post weekly gains, as a recent pullback in tech shares pushed the Nasdaq into negative territory for the week.
Positive Data Unable to Buoy Stocks
July 16, 2020 04:00July 16, 2020 U.S. equities finished lower, paring a two-session rally, as a host of relatively upbeat domestic economic data failed to keep the bulls running.
Stocks Push Forward Amid Mixed Data
July 15, 2020 14:10July 14, 2020U.S. stocks closed higher after yesterday’s late session slide, showing resiliency in the face of persistent virus concerns, along with a hotter-than-expected read on consumer price inflation, and mixed reactions to earnings reports.
Stocks Climb Out of Midday Slump to Finish with Gains
July 15, 2020 04:00July 15, 2020U.S. equities finished higher, adding onto yesterday's late-day rally, as news of more progress on the COVID-19 vaccine front provided the boost.
Stocks Lose Steam Late Ahead of Key Earnings Reports
July 13, 2020 04:00July 13, 2020 U.S. stocks gave back early gains in late day action before closing the day mixed to begin a busy week.
Stocks Put Positive Finishing Touches to Choppy Week
July 10, 2020 04:00July 10, 2020 U.S. stocks finished higher with the technology sector extending a recent surge that returned the Nasdaq back to record highs, while equities that have been punished by uneasiness regarding the persistent rise in new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. rebounded.
Broad Markets See Pressure but Tech Sector Continues to Shine
July 09, 2020 04:00July 9, 2020Most U.S. stocks saw pressure in the wake of the sharp bounce off the March lows despite some relatively positive reads on U.S. jobless claims and Chinese inflation figures.
Stocks Able To Post Gains in Rocky Session
July 08, 2020 04:00July 8, 2020 U.S. equities finished higher in a volatile session, rebounding somewhat from yesterday's losses that came amid worries over the rise in new COVID-19 cases that has presented a challenge to signs of progress in global economic recoveries.
Stocks Slump Following Recent Rally
July 07, 2020 04:00July 7, 2020 U.S. stocks faded in late afternoon trading before closing the day in the red.