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NYSE:SCHD News 3 February 2026

SCHD dividend ETF is beating the S&P 500 in 2026 — what’s driving the comeback

SCHD dividend ETF is beating the S&P 500 in 2026 — what’s driving the comeback

NEW YORK, Feb 3, 2026, 10:58 (EST) Schwab’s SCHD, a dividend-focused ETF packed with U.S. stocks, is outpacing key benchmarks early in 2026 and sits close to an all-time high, according to an Invezz report shared by TradingView. The fund has posted an 8.5% gain year-to-date, compared to roughly 1% for the S&P 500. (TradingView) It’s the timing that’s grabbing…

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  • S&P 500 Futures Steady as Tech Stocks Slide Weigh on Early February Trading
    February 3, 2026, 2:00 PM EST. The S&P 500 retreated 1.4% as investors rotated out of technology shares, pushing the Nasdaq down 2.2% and into negative territory for 2026. Dow Jones dipped 1%, retracting after a brief record high. Notable tech names including Microsoft, Meta, Tesla, Apple, and Nvidia saw declines amid growing caution toward AI-related risks. Contrastingly, Walmart surged past a $1 trillion market value on digital growth, while Merck and PepsiCo posted strong earnings driving share gains. Bank stocks like JPMorgan and Wells Fargo edged higher. Market strategist Josh Brown noted a loss in risk appetite for tech assets, highlighting ongoing investor shifts. The tech sector remains under pressure as AI concerns weigh, signaling potential sector rotation and volatility ahead.
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