格隆汇10月13日｜中美贸易战的担忧再度升温，嘉信理财董事总经理兼首席投资策略师Liz Ann Sonders 表示，目前尚未实施任何威胁，但若无法讲和，风险将不断上升，包括美国对中国大豆销售的期望可能 落空，以及中国限制稀土供应对美国供应链的风险。他指出，局势升级的风险是市场最关心的问题。由 于美股估值过高以及投资者情绪过热的迹象，市场能够受到负面消息的冲击的缓冲空间已变得较小。 ...

Core Insights - The market is closely monitoring trade policy developments following President Trump's response to China's rare earth export curbs with higher tariffs [1] - A federal government shutdown may delay the release of key economic reports, but corporate earnings from major banks and semiconductor companies are anticipated [1][3] Corporate Earnings - Major financial firms such as JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, and American Express are set to report earnings this week [2][5] - TSMC, the world's largest chip manufacturer, is expected to report a 40% revenue growth in the first half of 2025 due to strong AI chip sales [7] - Other financial institutions reporting include BlackRock, CitiGroup, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley throughout the week [6] Economic Data and Federal Reserve - The ongoing government shutdown is likely to extend the blackout on economic data releases, affecting reports on retail sales, jobless claims, and housing starts [3][8] - Federal Reserve officials, including Chair Jerome Powell, are scheduled to speak, coinciding with the release of the Beige Book economic update [9] Key Events and Conferences - Oracle's AI World conference begins on Monday, while Salesforce's Dreamforce event starts on Tuesday [7] - The bond market will be closed on Monday for Columbus Day, but major stock exchanges will remain open [4]

IMF更新全球经济展望，美联储公布褐皮书。 上周国际市场风云变幻，关税阴云再起，黄金再迎里程碑。美股全线下挫，道指周跌2.73%，纳指周跌 2.53%，标普500指数周跌2.43%。欧洲三大股指表现不佳，英国富时100指数周跌0.67%，德国DAX 30 指数周跌0.56%，法国CAC 40指数周跌2.02%。 本周看点颇多，市场持续关注美国政府停摆的相关进展以及美联储是否会释放进一步降息的信号。若停 摆持续，更多经济数据可能会延迟发布，此外多位美联储官员将发表例行讲话。在欧洲，通胀数据将影 响未来政策路径走向，英国与澳大利亚将公布关键就业数据。世界银行和国际货币基金组织（IMF）的 秋季年会召开，届时将公布最新经济展望。美股新财报季拉开帷幕，大型银行将率先亮相。 鲍威尔再亮相 美国劳工统计局于上周五证实，原定于下周发布的9月消费者价格指数（CPI）报告，将调整至美国东 部时间10月24日（周五）上午8点30分发布。因联邦预算僵局，美国劳工统计局失去资金支持，员工被 迫离岗。美国劳工统计局在一份声明中指出，9月物价数据将是特例，在政府停摆问题解决前，该局不 会发布其他任何数据。 本周内计划发布但同样可能延迟的 ...

Core Insights - Wall Street is entering earnings season with reports from major financial institutions such as Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan expected [1] - Despite a significant sell-off on Friday, there is an expectation that the market's multi-year rally is not over [1] Earnings Reports - Earnings season begins on Tuesday with Blackrock, Wells Fargo, and Goldman Sachs reporting; all three have performed well this year and are not heavily impacted by the trade war [3] - Johnson & Johnson and Domino's Pizza will also report on Tuesday, with expectations for Johnson & Johnson to have the best quarter in its sector, while Domino's may miss estimates [4] - On Wednesday, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and Abbott Laboratories will report; Morgan Stanley has shown positive results recently, and Abbott is considered reliable [4] - Thursday will see earnings from Taiwan Semiconductor, CSX, and Charles Schwab, with positive figures expected from Taiwan Semiconductor, which supplies chips to Nvidia and AMD [6] - American Express and SLB will report on Friday; American Express shares typically decline post-earnings, while SLB management is known for transparency [7] Market Context - The week is complicated by a sharp decline in Treasury yields, which usually indicates better economic conditions ahead, but current sentiment is negative [2] - Salesforce's annual conference begins on Monday, and clarity on President Trump's new tariffs on China is anticipated, following threats of a significant increase in tariffs on Chinese imports [2]

Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Markets: Stocks were selling off to close the week after President Donald Trump threatened a "massive" tariff increase on China amid a dispute over rare earth minerals. Over the summer, Trump cautioned that he would place steeper tariffs on China if it curbed exports of rare earth magnets. This announcement, however, still surprised the m ...

Core Insights - The investing landscape is rapidly evolving, with Robinhood Markets (HOOD) and Charles Schwab (SCHW) leading the transformation in digital investing and wealth management [1][2] Robinhood's Position - Robinhood has transitioned from a meme stock phenomenon to a diversified financial services provider, recently joining the S&P 500 index [3] - The company aims to cater to both novice and sophisticated investors, expanding its offerings to include managed portfolios, AI trading tools, and banking services [4] - New features such as short selling and tokenized stocks are attracting a broader investor base and generating recurring revenue streams [5] - Aggressive expansion through acquisitions, including Bitstamp and TradePMR, supports its goal of becoming a global financial services provider [6] Charles Schwab's Strengths - Schwab holds nearly $11 trillion in client assets, benefiting from strong client relationships and a diversified revenue base [7] - The company's net interest margin has improved due to rising interest rates, with a significant reduction in high-cost supplemental funding [8] - Schwab's RIA custody business is one of the largest in the U.S., and the integration of TD Ameritrade enhances its service capabilities [9] Comparative Performance - Robinhood's stock has surged 309.2% year-to-date, while Schwab has gained 27%, indicating stronger investor sentiment towards HOOD [18] - Schwab's return on equity (ROE) stands at 19.3%, higher than HOOD's 17.48%, reflecting efficient use of shareholder funds [20] - HOOD is trading at a trailing price-to-tangible book (P/TB) ratio of 18.49X, while SCHW is at 7.37X, indicating a valuation discount for Schwab [23] Future Outlook - Robinhood is focusing on innovation and growth, while Schwab leverages its asset base and stable earnings [21] - Rising earnings estimates for Schwab suggest reliability and growth potential, while HOOD appeals to growth-focused investors [22][25]

Core Insights - The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) has experienced significant underperformance recently, trailing behind major competitors in the dividend ETF space [1][2] - Once a leader in dividend investing, SCHD's performance has declined sharply, raising questions among investors about its future viability [2][4] Performance Overview - SCHD was historically a top performer, ranking in the top third of Morningstar's Large Cap Value category for nine consecutive years and achieving a 5-star Morningstar rating [3] - The ETF's total assets under management (AUM) reached over $71 billion, making it the second-largest dividend ETF globally, only behind Vanguard's VIG [3] Reasons for Underperformance - The decline in SCHD's performance began in 2023, coinciding with the rise of technology stocks, particularly the "Magnificent 7," which have driven the S&P 500 higher [4] - SCHD's allocation to technology stocks is only 9%, compared to approximately 35% in the S&P 500, which has hindered its ability to keep pace with market gains [4] - The ETF has invested heavily in underperforming sectors such as energy and staples, with over 50% of its portfolio in three of the worst-performing sectors year-to-date [4] - SCHD has minimal exposure to growth stocks, with only 0.27% of the fund allocated to this category, while the S&P 500 has 56% in growth stocks [4]

The market expects The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended September 2025. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is e ...

Qapita, a Singapore-based equity management platform, has raised $26.5 million in a Series B round led by Charles Schwab. As part of the deal, Charles Schwab has introduced a new platform called Schwab Private Issuer Equity Services — powered by Qapita — which let’s U.S. startups manage their cap tables, administer stock plans, and prepare for public listings. Founded in 2019 by former banker Ravi Ravulaparthi (CEO) with Lakshman Gupta (COO) and Vamsee Mohan (CTO) (pictured above, from left to right), Qa ...

The Schwab International Equity ETF (NYSEARCA: SCHF ), which offers exposure to ~1500 developed market stocks outside the US, has been in existence since November 2009. Over these last 15 years, SCHF, which is issued by Charles Schwab InvestmentAnalyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving c ...