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August 6, 2022

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Markets and Economy

Schwab Market Update: Stocks Closed Mixed Amid Key Read on July’s Payroll Report

U.S. stocks finished mixed to close out the week amid a host of earnings and economic data, including the highly anticipated July nonfarm payroll report that came in much stronger than expected.

Markets and Economy

Stocks Closed Mixed Amid Key Read on July’s Payroll Report

U.S. stocks finished mixed to close out the week amid a host of earnings and economic data, including the highly anticipated July nonfarm payroll report that came in much stronger than expected.

Markets and Economy

Markets Mixed Ahead of Key Labor Report

U.S. equities finished mixed on the heels of yesterday's strong advance that was aided by upbeat economic and earnings data, as caution appeared to have set in ahead of tomorrow's key July labor report.

Markets and Economy

Stocks Finish Lower in Bumpy Trading Session

U.S. equities finished mixed in choppy trading amid a host of data, events and cautious Fedspeak driving sentiment.

Markets and Economy

Stocks Close Lower After July’s Gains Amid Economic Data

U.S. stocks finished lower on the first trading day of August after July's sharp rally, which was the S&P 500’s strongest monthly gain since late 2020, as the markets digested light earnings news and some economic data.

Markets and Economy

Stocks End Higher Amid Mostly Upbeat Earnings and Economic Data

U.S. stocks closed higher amid a host of economic data that came in above forecasts.

Investments

What is Thematic Investing?

Thematic investments target ideas, personal values, or trends that don't fit squarely into existing industry classifications.

Market Volatility

Stock Market Volatility: Recession Worries Return

What our experts think about the recent stock market drop.

Markets and Economy

Growth vs. Value: What Does It Mean?

Performance underneath the surface is sometimes markedly different from the action at the Growth and Value index level.

Investments

Understanding Share Classes

A look at the differences between stock share classes—and why you should care.

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