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Sentiment's Message

The April plunge in stocks ushered in a huge washout in investor sentiment, but more so on the attitudinal side as opposed to the behavioral side.

May 12, 2025 Liz Ann Sonders • Kevin Gordon

Stocks Surge as Tariffs Ease

The U.S. and China dialed down trade tensions over the weekend and risk assets like stocks and crude oil surged. Treasury yields also rose, and odds of rate cuts declined.

May 12, 2025

Weekly Market Outlook

Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.

May 12, 2025

Stock Sector Outlook

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

May 09, 2025

Fed Holds Policy Rate Steady

The Fed held the federal funds rate steady but noted that the risks of slowing economic growth and higher inflation have risen.

May 07, 2025

Market updates

Today's Options Market Update

Nathan Peterson
May 12, 2025
Michael Zarembski

Looking to the Futures

Michael Zarembski
May 12, 2025

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Nathan Peterson
May 09, 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.

December 17, 2024

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

What is the Sunk Cost Fallacy?

The desire to get your money's worth can lead you in some potentially harmful directions.

May 12, 2025

Prepare for Natural Disasters

Natural disasters happen. Schwab Senior Financial Planner Dan Stanush experienced one firsthand and shares how to prepare your finances in case it happens to you.

May 05, 2025


Managing Kids' Sports Costs

If the high cost of today's youth sports is putting a strain on your budget, here are some economical ways to keep your kids playing—and you cheering them on.

April 30, 2025

Your Nest Is Empty—Now What?

After years of focusing on your kids, it's time to focus on yourself. Here's what empty nesters need to know about planning for their next big milestone: retirement.

April 28, 2025

Understanding Mortgage Rates

Why aren't mortgage rates falling more quickly? Learn how different interest rates work and the various factors that impact the interest rates we pay on mortgages.

April 18, 2025

4 Retirement Risks to Avoid

The five years before and after retirement are among the most important—and vulnerable—for your savings. Make the most of your later years by getting ahead of the potential risks.

April 16, 2025

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