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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Stocks End Week Lower
September 08, 2023 21:08 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBThe major indexes posted declines for the week amid uncertainty fueled by rising oil prices and the prospect for additional Fed rate hikes. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review a security transaction for his or her own part...
Stocks Down on China Concern
September 07, 2023 20:50 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MBConcern over interest rates, a strengthening dollar, and China's iPhone ban combined to send U.S. equities broadly lower for a third day this week. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review a security transaction for his or her ...
Stocks Fall on Services Growth, Oil Prices
September 06, 2023 20:54 - 9 minutes - 8.46 MBThe major U.S. indexes dropped to their lowest levels in more than a week as stronger-than-expected economic readings and a rally in oil prices stirred Fed concerns. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review a security transacti...
Stocks Drop as Oil Rallies
September 05, 2023 20:41 - 8 minutes - 7.41 MBSurging oil prices and an uptick in Treasury yields unnerved investors as they returned from a three-day weekend. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review a security transaction for his or her own particular situation. All expr...
Stocks Mostly Higher After Jobs Report
September 01, 2023 21:04 - 8 minutes - 8.13 MBU.S. equities ended the week on a high note after a highly anticipated jobs report eased investor concerns over another potential rate hike. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review a security transaction for his or her own par...
Stocks Mixed as Job Data Looms
August 31, 2023 20:55 - 9 minutes - 8.38 MBInvestors welcomed the latest signs of moderating inflation even as they prepared for jobs data Friday. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review a security transaction for his or her own particular situation. All expressions of...
Jobs Data Boosts Stocks
August 30, 2023 20:46 - 7 minutes - 7.27 MBThe major U.S. stock indexes rose again as further signs of a slowing labor market eased investor concerns over further Federal Reserve rate hikes. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review a security transaction for his or her ...
Stocks Gain on Consumer, Jobs Data
August 29, 2023 21:03 - 8 minutes - 7.53 MBWeaker-than-expected economic numbers eased concern over the outlook for Fed policy, helping send the Nasdaq Composite to a three-week high. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review a security transaction for his or her own par...
Stocks Extend Last Week's Gains
August 28, 2023 20:25 - 6 minutes - 5.84 MBThe major indexes posted broad gains as investors prepared for Friday's jobs report. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review a security transaction for his or her own particular situation. All expressions of opinion are subjec...
Stocks Up After Powell Speech
August 25, 2023 20:30 - 7 minutes - 6.63 MBInvestors cheered Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks, despite their potentially hawkish tone. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review a security transaction for his or her own particular situation. All expressions of opinion ar...
Stocks Down Ahead of Powell Speech
August 24, 2023 20:33 - 8 minutes - 7.55 MBEnthusiasm over chipmaker Nvidia's quarterly results fizzled as investors prepared for Friday's central bank confab. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review a security transaction for his or her own particular situation. All e...
Stocks Up Ahead of Nvidia Results
August 23, 2023 20:25 - 7 minutes - 6.48 MBTech stocks led a broad rally as investors readied for quarterly results from artificial-intelligence bellwether Nvidia. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review a security transaction for his or her own particular situation. A...
Stocks Mostly Lower as Retailers and Banks Slip
August 22, 2023 20:48 - 8 minutes - 7.72 MBThe major U.S. stock indexes were mostly lower Tuesday, as major retailers reported some earnings misses, banks struggled with another batch of ratings downgrades, and investors looked ahead to an upcoming speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies men...
Stocks Mixed Ahead of Fed Speech
August 21, 2023 20:43 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MBTechnology stocks led the S&P 500®(SPX) and Nasdaq Composite (COMP) indexes to rebounds starting the week, but the broader market held more or less flat as earnings season wound down and investors looked ahead to Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's speech Friday morning at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investme...
Stocks Lackluster After Rough Week
August 18, 2023 20:54 - 8 minutes - 7.87 MBThe S&P 500® Index (SPX) and Nasdaq Composite (COMP) ended a punishing week with small losses, as investors confronted potential challenges ranging from resurgent bond yields, high borrowing costs, and an aggressively inflation-focused Federal Reserve, to looming risks from overseas. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities ...
Stocks Fall for Third Day in a Row
August 17, 2023 21:01 - 8 minutes - 7.7 MBClimbing Treasury yields and concerns that interest rates might need to remain higher for longer to contain inflation proved too much for the major stock indexes Thursday, with the S&P 500® Index (SPX) and Nasdaq Composite (COMP) sinking to their lowest levels since late June. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and inv...
Stocks Down on Rate Concerns
August 16, 2023 20:40 - 6 minutes - 5.72 MBU.S. equities fell broadly for the second straight day after minutes from the Fed's last policy meeting revived rate concerns. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review a security transaction for his or her own particular situat...
Stocks Down on China, Retail Sales
August 15, 2023 20:25 - 7 minutes - 6.84 MBThe S&P 500 dropped to a five-week low as weaker-than-expected Chinese data and stronger-than-expected U.S. retail sales fueled concerns about growth and inflation. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review a security transactio...
Stocks Up to Start Week
August 14, 2023 20:43 - 7 minutes - 6.53 MBThe major U.S. stock indexes moved higher as investors awaited earnings from big retailers. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review a security transaction for his or her own particular situation. All expressions of opinion are...
Stocks End Lower on Week
August 11, 2023 20:38 - 8 minutes - 7.47 MBThe S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite indexes posted their second straight weekly declines as the tech sector continued to sag and inflation readings exceeded forecasts.
Stocks Up After Tame CPI
August 10, 2023 21:07 - 7 minutes - 6.86 MBThe major benchmarks posted modest advances after lower-than-expected CPI readings boosted confidence the Fed may not need to raise rates further.
Stocks Slip Ahead of CPI
August 09, 2023 20:37 - 6 minutes - 6.32 MBThe major benchmarks ended near four-week lows as investors waited for July inflation readings later this week. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review a security transaction for his or her own particular situation. All expres...
Credit Downgrade Pressures Stocks
August 08, 2023 20:53 - 6 minutes - 6.1 MBThe major benchmarks briefly touched four-week lows after Moody's lowered its credit ratings on several U.S. banks. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review a security transaction for his or her own particular situation. All ex...
Stocks Start Week With a Bounce
August 07, 2023 20:29 - 3 minutes - 3.48 MBThe major indexes recovered modestly from last week's losses as investors awaited monthly inflation readings later this week. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review a security transaction for his or her own particular situati...
Stocks Fall After Jobs Report
August 04, 2023 20:35 - 7 minutes - 7.1 MBThe U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected, but wage growth was still on the strong side. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review a security transaction for his or her own particular situation. All expressions of opinion ...
Stocks Down Ahead of Jobs Data
August 03, 2023 20:30 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MBThe major indexes wobbled again as investors turned their focus to earnings and Friday's jobs report.
Debt Downgrade Hits Stocks
August 02, 2023 20:28 - 5 minutes - 5.45 MBThe S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite tumbled to three-week lows after Fitch Ratings cut its rating for U.S. Treasuries.
Stocks Mostly Lower to Start Month
August 01, 2023 20:45 - 6 minutes - 6.06 MBThe S&P 500 index fell from a 16-month high as bond yields rose and quarterly results from some big companies disappointed investors.
Stocks End July on High Note
July 31, 2023 20:43 - 6 minutes - 6.34 MBThe S&P 500 Index and other benchmarks posted solid monthly advances as investors waited for more earnings reports and the July jobs report.
Stocks Up on Slowing Inflation, Tech Earnings
July 28, 2023 20:35 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MBThe PCE prices report offered new evidence that inflation is slowing, while a handful of earnings beats from chip companies drove tech stocks higher.
Stocks Down on Bond Yields, Profit-Taking
July 27, 2023 20:38 - 8 minutes - 7.45 MBA late surge in bond yields knocked the major stock indexes off their stride following the release of better-than-expected economic growth numbers.
Stocks Up Ahead of Big Earnings, Fed
July 25, 2023 20:35 - 7 minutes - 6.95 MBStocks were broadly higher as investors awaited earnings from Microsoft and Alphabet, as well as the Fed decision Wednesday.
Stocks Up in Busy Week
July 24, 2023 20:34 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MBAll the major indexes edged higher as investors prepared for some major earnings reports and the next Federal Reserve meeting.
Stocks Mostly Firm for the Week
July 21, 2023 20:41 - 6 minutes - 6.36 MBThe Dow industrials posted a gain for the 10th straight session despite earnings disappointments, with optimism over inflation supporting the broader market.
Earnings Send Stocks Lower
July 20, 2023 20:29 - 7 minutes - 6.5 MBThe S&P 500 and Nasdaq dropped for first time in four sessions after Netflix and Tesla quarterly results stirred investor concerns.
Stocks Extend Rally
July 19, 2023 20:43 - 6 minutes - 5.58 MBThe major U.S. indexes continue rallying behind an earnings season that has brought stronger-than-expected results so far.
Stocks Slip as Banks Report
July 14, 2023 20:23 - 7 minutes - 7.07 MBU.S. stocks ended the week on a soft note, but the S&P 500 and Nasdaq remained near 15-month highs after big banks report better-than-expected results.
Stocks Up Again on PPI
July 13, 2023 20:35 - 7 minutes - 6.8 MBU.S. equities rose a fourth straight session, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq notching 15-month highs, after slower wholesale inflation readings.
Stocks Rally on Tamer CPI
July 12, 2023 20:43 - 6 minutes - 5.65 MBThe major indexes surged to 15-month highs as lower-than-expected inflation numbers stirred confidence Fed rate hikes may be nearing an end.
Stocks Up Ahead of CPI
July 10, 2023 20:51 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MBThe major indexes edged higher as investors prepared for updated inflation data and the first batch of quarterly earnings reports.
Stocks Up Ahead of CPI
July 10, 2023 20:51 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MBThe major indexes edged higher as investors prepared for updated inflation data and the first batch of quarterly earnings reports.
Stocks Slip After Jobs News
July 09, 2023 23:33 - 6 minutes - 5.98 MBMixed signals from the job market knocked the benchmark stock indexes off their stride this week.
Jobs Data Jolts Stocks
July 06, 2023 20:39 - 5 minutes - 5.33 MBThe major stock indexes dropped after a surprisingly strong job market report added to concerns that interest rates may have to stay higher for longer.
Stocks Down After Holiday
July 05, 2023 20:46 - 5 minutes - 5.48 MBThe major U.S. indexes dropped as investors assessed the latest Fed meeting minutes and readied for employment numbers Friday.
Stocks Up Ahead of Holiday
July 03, 2023 17:56 - 5 minutes - 4.9 MBThe major U.S. indexes inched higher as investors awaited key jobs data on Friday.
Stocks End on High Note
June 30, 2023 21:13 - 7 minutes - 7.32 MBSigns of easing inflation and optimism over the economy boosted the Nasdaq to its strongest first-half performance since 1983.
Economic News Lifts Stocks
June 29, 2023 20:53 - 5 minutes - 5.48 MBSolid economic numbers lifted the S&P 500 and Russell 200 to nearly two-week highs.
Stocks Slip on Fed Talk
June 28, 2023 21:04 - 7 minutes - 6.47 MBThe S&P 500 and Dow retreated from the previous day's gains after Fed Chair Powell delivered another round of hawkish commentary about inflation.
Confidence Boost for Stocks
June 27, 2023 21:02 - 7 minutes - 6.69 MBA handful of unexpectedly strong economic reports, including a surprise surge in consumer confidence, helped power a broad rise on the major U.S. indexes.
Stocks Fall, Fed in Focus
June 26, 2023 21:06 - 7 minutes - 6.73 MBThe Nasdaq and S&P 500 fell to two-week lows, adding to last week's declines, as investors continued to digest hawkish Fed comments and recession risks.