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U.S. stock futures were trading lower on Tuesday after a mixed close on Monday. Futures of major benchmark indices were largely flat in premarket. Trade discussions between the U.S. and China delegations are set to continue on Tuesday in London. – Following these initial talks on Monday, U.S...

U.S. stock futures jumped on Monday after a muted day of trade on Friday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading over 2% in premarket. U.S. and China announced a 90-day truce to pause the reciprocal tariffs on Monday and revised it from 125% to 10%. This comes after the White House...

The past week has been a rollercoaster ride for investors, with significant developments in the global financial markets. From the looming threat of delisting for US-listed Chinese stocks to China’s drastic cut in US oil imports, the escalating trade tensions between the US and China have...

As the bond market reels from the spiking yields and the surge in volatility, analysts at Charles Schwab are predicting that last week’s “Trump put” was a potential policy response to the bond market and not the stock market. What Happened: Charles Schwab highlighted in its recent...

The ‘Magnificent 7' stocks have lost their grandeur and dominance in 2025, as none of the top seven technology giants have ranked among the top 50 performers of S&P 500 on a year-to-date basis. Analysts at Charles Schwab detail this rotation out of tech giants into the broader markets in their...

U.S. stock futures were higher on Friday after indices slipped in the first trading session of 2025. All four index futures advanced in premarket trade. The S&P 500 index fell for the fifth session on Thursday, continuing its losing streak from the last four days of 2024. The 10-year and two-...

U.S. money market funds have witnessed the highest inflow of all-time reaching a record of $6.75 trillion. While the growth in these funds represents better liquidity, it also indicates that investors may have been sitting on cash signaling “latent buying power.” What Happened: Since...

U.S. stock futures declined on Monday after ending lower on Friday. All four index futures slipped in trade. Although ‘Santa Rally' has not picked up pace despite rising over 1% on Christmas Eve, the S&P 500 index is on its way to registering a robust 20% plus return for the second consecutive ...

Financial market participants who prefer to invest in exchange-traded funds for their diversification benefits could be “in for a rude awakening,” says this venture capitalist, as the top ten stocks in the S&P 500 represent 40% of the index market capitalization. What Happened:...

Charles Schwab Corp.'s (NYSE:SCHW) incoming CEO, Rick Wurster has announced that the company is gearing up to offer spot cryptocurrency trading once the regulatory environment in the U.S. becomes more favorable. What Happened: Wurster, currently serving as the firm's president, shared his thoughts...

U.S. stocks could open on a negative note on Friday after futures showed tentativeness on Friday. Investors turned their focus to cyclical stocks and themes, moving on from their focus on the Trump trade after the election results. Futures of the three major indices were mixed, with the Nasdaq...

A recent Schwab Asset Management study indicates ETF investors' sentiment remains upbeat despite market and political uncertainty. What Happened: The 2024 edition of "ETFs and Beyond," an annual study by Schwab Asset Management, stated that 75% of survey respondents feel confident their portfolios...

Several large, well-known fund management companies bought shares of Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT) in the second quarter, which comes after the Trump co-founded company made its highly anticipated debut in March. What Happened: New 13F disclosures for the second quarter show...

Economic sentiment has improved among workers even as the labor market sends mixed signals. What Happened: According to a Charles Schwab study, anxiety surrounding inflation and market volatility have, to a small extent, subsided in the past year. Of the 1,000 U.S. 401(k) plan participants...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index reached a new record high of 41,198 points Wednesday, closing 0.6% higher and extending its winning streak to six consecutive sessions in the green. Blue-chip stocks, tracked by the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:DIA), found a strong ally in July...