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Benefits of EM Diversification

Emerging market (EM) countries are often generalized as all the same and driven by commodity prices. The reality can be very different. Here's what you should know about EM stocks now.

July 14, 2025 Michelle Gibley

Tariffs Take Early Bite

Stocks edged lower early after new weekend tariff threats against Europe, while investors await big bank earnings and June CPI data early tomorrow. Yields and volatility edged up.

July 14, 2025

Perspective: Firmer Ground?

The resilient job market has supported stock gains, but Washington policy has been a primary market driver so far this year.

July 11, 2025

Q2 2025 Bank Earnings

After mid-level performance in Q1, financials sector earnings are seen slowing in Q2, according to analysts, though favorable signs like the yield curve could help margins.

July 09, 2025

Fixed Income: FAQs

Answers to questions investors are asking about Treasury bonds, tax policy, credit quality, and other issues affecting fixed income investments.

July 09, 2025

Market updates

Nathan Peterson

Today's Options Market Update

Nathan Peterson
July 14, 2025
Michael Zarembski

Looking to the Futures

Michael Zarembski
July 14, 2025
Nathan Peterson

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Nathan Peterson
July 11, 2025

Popular in trading

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

Moving Abroad and Your Money

More and more Americans are establishing second homes abroad. Here's how to prepare your finances before making the move.

July 14, 2025

Home Equity in Retirement

Retirees have several options for using a home's value to assist their finances.

July 11, 2025


529-to-Roth IRA Rollovers

Unused 529 funds can be rolled into the beneficiary's Roth IRA without a tax penalty. But that's probably not a reason to overfund 529s.

July 10, 2025

What is a Prenup?

There are a lot of positives about prenups. Having the money conversation with your future spouse before you tie the knot is right up there at the top.

July 09, 2025

Estate Planning With No Heirs

What to do with your estate when its inheritor isn't obvious.

July 09, 2025

Handling an Inherited Business

Inheriting a business can be a great honor—and potentially a great burden. Here's how to assess its viability and navigate the tax bill.

July 09, 2025

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