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Can Bonds Still Do Their Job? Income, Diversification and What to Watch
Treasury yield swings and stubborn inflation: why bonds can still offer income and diversification, plus earnings-season risks from AI spending and debt-financed investment—focus on profitability, balance-sheet strength, and upcoming macro data.
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What stands out
Liz Ann Sonders and Collin Martin walk through recent sharp swings in Treasury yields and argue bonds can still deliver income and diversification even with higher rates, stressing the role of yield levels rather than price stability alone. They flag earnings-season risks from increased AI spending and debt-financed investment, and say those pressures are shifting the premium toward profitability and balance-sheet strength. The hosts also lay out the macro calendar to watch, connecting the inflation debate to what the Federal Reserve may do next.
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Current ratings and signals
Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW)
Neutral
SCHW rates Neutral overall. The fundamental read is neutral: the company passes 6 of 9 quality tests on the Piotroski F-Score; revenue is growing about 5.6% per year; net income is growing about 12.3% per year. The technical picture is bearish: price is 8.3% below the 200-day moving average; 12.3% below the 50-day; the 50/200 relationship is in a Golden cross. Sentiment is bullish (composite 78/100), based on 5 news articles and 3 qualified videos from recent coverage.