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Markets and Economy

Apple Results, PCE Prices Take Center Stage

Investors mulled Apple's quarterly results and awaited the Fed's favorite inflation indicator, PCE prices. Exxon Mobil and AbbVie report today and payrolls data are next week.

Options

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are mixed, with weakness seen in some areas of tech, as markets sift through Q4 earnings report and a weaker-than-expected reading on Q4 GDP.

Markets and Economy

Market Digests Microsoft, Tesla, Fed, Awaits Apple

After the Fed paused rates yesterday, Microsoft beat earnings estimates and Tesla missed expectations. Shares of both were down afterward, and Apple reports after the close today.

Markets and Economy

Schwab Market Update

Mega Cap earnings were a mixed bag, with more to come including Apple after the close. Meanwhile, GDP came in cooler than expected, and the Fed left rates unchanged.

Futures

Looking to the Futures

S&P 500 futures closed down on the day as the market was dominated by earnings calls and the Fed rate decision which was unchanged.

Markets and Economy

Fed Decision, Microsoft, Meta, Tesla Results Ahead

After a solid rebound from Monday's DeepSeek tech sell off, three mega cap earnings follow today's close as Meta, Microsoft, and Tesla report. The Fed is expected to press pause.

Markets and Economy

Fed Holds Steady, Keeps Door Open to Future Moves

After cutting rates at the past three meetings, it looks like the Federal Reserve has reached a plateau.

Markets and Economy

After AI Plunge, Stocks Await Mega Cap Results

Tech struggles to regain footing after yesterday's sharp China AI-related losses. Investors await Consumer Confidence data and earnings from Lockheed Martin, GM, and Boeing.

Bonds

Are Preferred Securities Still Attractive?

The higher yields they currently offer can be a benefit for income-oriented investors, but those yields reflect the additional risks they face.

Markets and Economy

What Does the Federal Reserve Do?

The Federal Reserve, or the Fed, is an important and influential part of the U.S. economy, and its role is explained further in this video.

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