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Stocks Down on Trade Stress

U.S. assets including stocks, Treasuries and the dollar slipped as trade and geopolitical tensions ramped up. A host of jobs data is ahead this week, and Powell speaks today.

June 02, 2025 Joe Mazzola

Trump's Tariffs Remain

Trump's tariffs now face a legal battle. Tariffs may be less arbitrary and reduced in severity or duration, but the next steps are complicated and likely to extend uncertainty.

May 30, 2025

Credit Spreads Primer

Corporate credit spreads, whether investment grade or high yield, can often hint at hiccups in the stock market and the economy. But they tend to keep a low profile.

May 29, 2025

Tax Bill Moves to the Senate

The "One Big Beautiful Bill" tax-and-spending plan was passed by the House of Representatives and now moves on to the Senate. Here's what's in it.

May 28, 2025

Q1 Nvidia Earnings

Nvidia, the biggest AI chip firm, reports Wednesday. Blackwell chip demand, tariffs, and guidance all could help determine how shares respond after a volatile two months.

May 27, 2025

Market updates

Today's Options Market Update

Nathan Peterson
June 02, 2025
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Looking to the Futures

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June 02, 2025

Weekly Trader's Outlook

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May 30, 2025

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Rules For Cash Trades

Understanding the timing for setting transactions is important when trading with cash so that traders aren't hit with account restrictions.

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Ins and Outs of Short Selling

Make sure you understand the risks of short selling before taking the plunge.

March 11, 2024

Intro to thinkorswim® Desktop

Welcome to thinkorswim®. In this video we'll provide a high-level tour of the most commonly used features of the thinkorswim trading platform.

August 28, 2023

Trading Futures vs. Stocks

Stocks and futures both trade on exchanges, but that's where the similarities end. Futures contracts expire on a set date and can be traded using much more leverage.

April 26, 2023

Planning and retirement

Women and Money

We've come a long way baby, but not far enough. Here's how women can start to take greater financial control—and why it's important.

June 02, 2025

Financial Tips for New Parents

Raising a child is expensive. Here's how to set financial goals for your child's milestones while keeping your own retirement plans on track.

May 28, 2025


Estate Planning for Couples

How couples can approach estate planning to protect the surviving spouse.

May 23, 2025

3 Graduation Gift Ideas

Schwab strategists share three ways to help improve the financial standing of your recent grad.

May 23, 2025

What is Disability Insurance?

Disability insurance can help protect your income and peace of mind. Learn how short-term and long-term disability insurance works, how to get them, and more.

May 19, 2025

5 Myths About Legacy Planning

For high-net-worth estates, planning can be a more complicated process, prone to common mistakes—even for seasoned investors. Here's help to get it right.

May 16, 2025

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