Federal Reserve 18 February 2026

Charles Schwab stock rises late in the session as Fed minutes reshape rate bets

Charles Schwab shares climbed 2.5% to $95.40 Wednesday afternoon, outpacing the S&P 500. Federal Reserve minutes showed policymakers divided on possible rate hikes if inflation remains high. Investors await U.S. PCE inflation data on Feb. 20 and Schwab’s next monthly activity update on March 13.

February 18, 2026

Federal Reserve·Investment Strategies·News·Stock Market

Schwab stock slips after hours as Fed minutes loom and rate bets stay jumpy

Charles Schwab shares fell 0.6% in after-hours trading Tuesday, closing at $93.08. The move came ahead of the Federal Reserve’s January meeting minutes, with traders watching for signals on rate cuts. Schwab’s board approved a 19% dividend increase to $0.32 per share, payable Feb. 27. Brokerage peers saw mixed results, with LPL Financial down 3.7% and Morgan Stanley up 0.2%.

February 18, 2026