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The Delayed Impact of Tariffs

Why hasn't the broader global economy felt the full effect of tariffs on imports?

October 06, 2025 Michelle Gibley

Focus Shifts from Shutdown

Major indexes got back to their rally early despite the shutdown, with investors focused on a big AI deal, a bank merger, and an election in Japan. Powell speaks later this week.

October 06, 2025

Government Shutdown

A government shutdown began just after midnight Wednesday morning. Here's what to know about how we got here and what could come next.

October 03, 2025

D.C. Buys Stocks: What to Know

The U.S. government bought shares of Intel and other companies and made a deal with Nvidia for some of its revenue. What does this mean for investors and for those firms?

October 02, 2025

AI: Heaven or Heartbreaker?

AI technology has the potential to profoundly improve industries and markets, but not without some risks—like valuation and profitability—that investors should be aware of.

September 29, 2025

Market updates

Nathan Peterson

Today's Options Market Update

Nathan Peterson
October 06, 2025
Michael Zarembski

Looking to the Futures

Michael Zarembski
October 06, 2025
Nathan Peterson

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Nathan Peterson
October 03, 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

9 Scary Money Mistakes

What can Halloween teach you about money? Personal finance and investing don't have to be scary when you avoid these common mistakes.

October 06, 2025

Gray Divorce and Retirement

What to know when going through a late-in-life divorce.

October 03, 2025


Passion Budgeting

Budgeting may sound boring, but passion budgeting can be fun. And it can help make you happier about how you spend your money. Here's how to get started.

October 01, 2025

Get Ready for Open Enrollment

During this year's open enrollment period, take the time to fully read through your employee benefits package. You may discover employee benefits that could help save you money.

September 30, 2025

Understanding Mortgage Rates

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

September 29, 2025

How to Maximize Travel Points

The Points Guy shares tips for making the most of your travel perks.

September 18, 2025

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