Sectors

Read our take on the stock market through a sector lens.

Midyear Outlook: Equities, International & Washington

What can investors expect from the U.S. stock market, the global markets, and the policy landscape in D.C. in the second half of 2024?

Sector Views: Monthly Stock Sector Outlook

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.

Nvidia Results Ahead

Nvidia faces tough competition, law of large numbers as it prepares to report Wednesday.

What's New in Stock Sectors & Corporate Bonds?

Kathy Jones and Collin Martin analyze the attractiveness of corporate bond yields, and Liz Ann Sonders interviews Kevin Gordon about sector performance.

Big Banks Prepare to Report Q1 Results

The first quarter was strong for major U.S. investment banks as the economy grew and M&A and IPO activity accelerated.

Sector Views: Our Stock Sector Outlook

Kevin Gordon discusses Schwab's analysis of the 11 sectors that make up the S&P 500.

Stock Sectors: What Are They? How Are They Used?

Here are key facts to know about equity sectors—what they are, what they do, and how stock sectors can be used in investing.

4 Weak Spots in the Current Market

Today's uncertain economic climate is putting particular pressure on four market segments. Here's what to watch out for in the months ahead.

What Happened to ESG Stocks?

Investments in alternative energy have become unattractive due to higher interest rates, not changes in government policies, adoption or pricing of green technologies.

The Potential Winners and Losers of Higher Interest Rates

A look at who benefits and who suffers when the Federal Reserve raises interest rates.