Schwab Market Update Audio

By Charles Schwab

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The 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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Schwab Market Update Audio episodes:

04.19.2024
S&P 500 Extended Nosedive on Geopolitical Worries
The S&P 500 index dropped for a sixth straight trading day after Israel launched an attack on Iran and reduced rate cut hopes kept investors in a foul mood.
04.18.2024
Stocks Extend Pullback to Two-Month Lows
A continuing slump in semiconductor shares burdened the technology sector, fueling a fifth straight daily drop for the S&P 500 index and Nasdaq Composite.
04.17.2024
Stocks Tumble as Semiconductors Slump
The S&P 500 index and Nasdaq Composite fell near two-month lows after key chip industry company reported disappointing quarterly results.
04.16.2024
Stocks Mixed as Investors Assess Earnings, Rates
Major indexes little changed after Fed Chair Powell reaffirmed limited prospects for easing interest rate policy.
04.15.2024
Stocks Broadly Lower Amid Middle East Concerns
The S&P 500 index sank near an eight-week low after Iran launched a weekend attack and stronger-than-expected retail sales boosted yields.
04.12.2024
Stocks Tumble on Bank Slump, Geopolitical Worries
Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped to its lowest level since January after JPMorgan Chase results disappointed and Middle East tensions escalated.
04.11.2024
Stocks Rebound Behind Tamer PPI, Tech Resurgence
Semiconductors helped lift the Nasdaq Composite to a record close after a lower-than-expected producer price update eased inflation worries.
04.10.2024
Dow Sinks to Two-Month Low After Hot CPI Report
Hotter-than-expected inflation update dampened hopes for Fed rate cuts, spurring a broad equity sell-off.
04.09.2024
Stocks Mixed as Investors Wait for CPI Report
Markets extends holding pattern ahead of the Labor Department's March inflation updates.
04.08.2024
Stocks Little-changed as Inflation Updates Loom
Market subdued to start the week with investors waiting for key CPI and PPI reports and first-quarter earnings.
04.05.2024
Stocks Surge as Payroll Growth Tops Forecasts
The S&P 500 index and other benchmarks bounced back from Thursday's slide after the Labor Department's March employment update fueled investor confidence.
04.04.2024
Stocks Tumble Amid Inflation, Rate Concerns
The S&P 500 index sank near a three-week low as oil prices extended a rally and Fed leader's comments deflated rate cut hopes.
04.03.2024
Stocks Rebound After Treasury Yields Ease
The S&P 500 index broke a two-day losing streak after stronger-than-expected jobs numbers were offset by signs of the services sector softening.
04.02.2024
Stocks Extend Slide as Treasury Yields Jump
Surging yields amid signs of economic strength prompted investors to rein in hopes for Federal Reserve rate reductions.
04.01.2024
Stocks Begin New Quarter on Weak Note
A sharp jump in Treasury yields and Fed leader's continued caution on interest rate-cut prospects dampened investor mood.
03.28.2024
Stocks Trade Mixed Ahead of Inflation Data
Stocks traded in mixed fashion with the economy and inflation in focus ahead of the long weekend.
03.27.2024
Stocks Notch New Highs Ahead of Economic News
The Dow Jones Industrial Average led major indexes higher, with utilities, solar energy, and small-cap stocks also seeing strength Wednesday.
03.26.2024
Stocks Erase Gains to End Lower for a Second Day
Stocks moved higher through midday but slipped in the final hour and finished lower for a second consecutive day.
03.25.2024
Cautious Start to Holiday-Shortened Trading Week
Stocks finish modestly lower with large-cap stocks pacing the decline.
03.22.2024
Stocks Cap Big Week in Quiet Fashion Friday
Stocks weathered a barrage of central bank announcements to finish sharply higher on the week.
03.21.2024
Stocks Extend Gains on Strong Economic Data
Stocks moved broadly higher on stronger-than-expected economic data and earnings from the chip sector.
03.20.2024
Stocks Gain as Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged
Expectations for three rate cuts in 2024 helped bolster investor sentiment in the wake of the Federal Reserve's March meeting.
03.19.2024
Stocks Extend Gains Ahead of the Fed
The S&P 500 booked gains for a second day and set a new high ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate announcement.
03.18.2024
Stocks March Higher Ahead of Fed Meeting
Large caps pace gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to start the trading week.
03.15.2024
Stocks End Down on Week as Fed Meeting Looms
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite posted their second consecutive weekly declines as inflation concerns weigh on investors.
03.14.2024
Stocks Slide as PPI Stokes Inflation Worries
The major equity indexes fell after a stronger-than-expected producer prices report reinforced ideas the Fed won't be cutting rates soon.
03.13.2024
Stocks Mixed as Inflation Remains in Focus
Technology remained under pressure but other sectors advanced as investors waited for producer prices report.
03.12.2024
Stocks Climb Even as CPI Suggests Inflation Perk-Up
The S&P 500 index posted a fresh record high as investors shrugged off CPI report that suggested inflation was picking up.
03.11.2024
Stocks End Mixed Ahead of Key Inflation Update
Semiconductor shares remained under pressure as investors looked ahead to February’s CPI report for clues to inflation’s path.
03.08.2024
Stocks Drop From Record Highs as Chipmakers Retreat
The S&P 500 index and Nasdaq Composite reversed sharply from all-time highs as a semiconductor sell-off upstaged the jobs report.
03.07.2024
Stocks Hit Fresh Records as Chips Extend Rally
Semiconductor shares help lift the S&P 500 index and Nasdaq Composite to all-time highs as key monthly jobs report looms.
03.06.2024
Stocks Rebound as Powell Sticks to Fed Message
The major U.S. equity indexes ended a two-day slump as investors assessed Fed chair's testimony and waited for payrolls report.
03.05.2024
Stocks Broadly Lower as Tech Shares Tumble
The Nasdaq Composite sank to a two-week low as technology companies led a broad sell-off ahead of Fed chair's testimony.
03.04.2024
Stocks End Lower as Powell Testimony, Payrolls Loom
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite eased from record highs as investors readied for Fed chairman's testimony and jobs update.
03.01.2024
Stocks Climb to Fresh All-Time Highs to Close Week
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite posted record highs for second day in a row amid technology strength and easing inflation concern.
02.29.2024
Stocks Climb to Record Highs as Inflation Worries Ease
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite ended at record highs after inflation measure meets expectations.
02.28.2024
Stocks Down Ahead of Key Inflation Update
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped a third straight day as investors wait for PCE price data, the Fed's favored inflation metric.
02.27.2024
Stocks End Mixed as Pullback Continues
Retailer earnings grab spotlight, but market otherwise consolidates ahead of GDP, inflation data.
02.26.2024
Stocks Ease as Market Waits for Inflation Update
The S&P 500 index pulled back from last week's record updraft as investors digested the recent rally and wait for inflation data.
02.23.2024
Stocks Extend Record Climb, Cap Strong Week
The S&P 500 index and the Dow Jones Industrial Average posted fresh highs behind Nvidia, AI-driven bullishness.
02.23.2024
Stocks Soar to Record Highs as Nvidia Delivers
The S&P 500 index and Dow Jones Industrial Average hit new high-water marks after Nvidia results exceeded expectations.
02.21.2024
Stocks Mixed as Tech Remains Under Pressure
The Nasdaq Composite dropped to a three-week low ahead of chipmaker Nvidia's quarterly results.
02.20.2024
Stocks Extend Last Week's Losses on Tech Weakness
The Nasdaq Composite fell near its lowest level in nearly three weeks as investors waited for key chipmaker earnings.
02.16.2024
Stocks End Lower as Inflation Concerns Flare
The major indexes ended the week on a soft note after stronger-than-expected producer price data dampens hope for lower interest rates.
02.15.2024
Stocks Extend Rebound Despite Weak Retail Sales
The S&P 500 index notched a fresh record high as the market looked past soft retail numbers and await an inflation update.
02.14.2024
Stocks Rebound from CPI-Driven Nosedive
Major indexes recovered part of the previous day's sell-off as investors grappled with renewed inflation concerns.
02.13.2024
Stocks Tumble After CPI Stokes Inflation Worries
Major indexes sank more than 1% after a stronger-than-expected consumer price report triggered a broad sell-off amid fading rate cut hopes.
02.12.2024
Dow Prolongs Record Run Ahead of Inflation Data
Major indexes fade from early gains as investors brace for heavy earnings lineup and key January inflation reports.
02.09.2024
S&P 500 Tops 5,000 Behind Tech Strength
Major index S&P 500 extended a record climb behind earnings strength and bullishness over tech, economy outlooks.
02.08.2024
Stocks Extend Gains Behind Earnings Strength
The S&P 500 rose for the fifth time out of the past six trading days and notched a record close as large-cap companies reported solid quarterly results.

What's Schwab Market Update Audio about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Schwab Market Update Audio episodes:

S&P 500 Extended Nosedive on Geopolitical Worries

Stocks Extend Pullback to Two-Month Lows

Stocks Tumble as Semiconductors Slump

Stocks Mixed as Investors Assess Earnings, Rates

Stocks Broadly Lower Amid Middle East Concerns

Stocks Tumble on Bank Slump, Geopolitical Worries

Stocks Rebound Behind Tamer PPI, Tech Resurgence

Dow Sinks to Two-Month Low After Hot CPI Report

Stocks Mixed as Investors Wait for CPI Report

Stocks Little-changed as Inflation Updates Loom

Stocks Surge as Payroll Growth Tops Forecasts

Stocks Tumble Amid Inflation, Rate Concerns

Stocks Rebound After Treasury Yields Ease

Stocks Extend Slide as Treasury Yields Jump

Stocks Begin New Quarter on Weak Note

Stocks Trade Mixed Ahead of Inflation Data

Stocks Notch New Highs Ahead of Economic News

Stocks Erase Gains to End Lower for a Second Day

Cautious Start to Holiday-Shortened Trading Week

Stocks Cap Big Week in Quiet Fashion Friday

Stocks Extend Gains on Strong Economic Data

Stocks Gain as Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged

Stocks Extend Gains Ahead of the Fed

Stocks March Higher Ahead of Fed Meeting

Stocks End Down on Week as Fed Meeting Looms

Stocks Slide as PPI Stokes Inflation Worries

Stocks Mixed as Inflation Remains in Focus

Stocks Climb Even as CPI Suggests Inflation Perk-Up

Stocks End Mixed Ahead of Key Inflation Update

Stocks Drop From Record Highs as Chipmakers Retreat

Stocks Hit Fresh Records as Chips Extend Rally

Stocks Rebound as Powell Sticks to Fed Message

Stocks Broadly Lower as Tech Shares Tumble

Stocks End Lower as Powell Testimony, Payrolls Loom

Stocks Climb to Fresh All-Time Highs to Close Week

Stocks Climb to Record Highs as Inflation Worries Ease

Stocks Down Ahead of Key Inflation Update

Stocks End Mixed as Pullback Continues

Stocks Ease as Market Waits for Inflation Update

Stocks Extend Record Climb, Cap Strong Week

Stocks Soar to Record Highs as Nvidia Delivers

Stocks Mixed as Tech Remains Under Pressure

Stocks Extend Last Week's Losses on Tech Weakness

Stocks End Lower as Inflation Concerns Flare

Stocks Extend Rebound Despite Weak Retail Sales

Stocks Rebound from CPI-Driven Nosedive

Stocks Tumble After CPI Stokes Inflation Worries

Dow Prolongs Record Run Ahead of Inflation Data

S&P 500 Tops 5,000 Behind Tech Strength

Stocks Extend Gains Behind Earnings Strength