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Short Interest Monitor

The Short Interest Monitor tracks stocks with elevated and rising short interest. Explore the latest edition to gauge investor sentiment and positioning in key areas of the market.

July 28, 2026 Will Daniel

Chips Drag Nasdaq Lower Early

Shares in chip companies fell in early trading, dragging the Nasdaq near correction territory amid jitters over AI-related capital spending and chip-making advances in China.

July 28, 2026

What Are Single Stock Futures?

The CME Group is introducing futures contracts on dozens of individual stocks. Here's what this could mean for traders and investors.

July 27, 2026

AI Adds to Inflation Concerns

Some argue AI will cool inflation over the long term, but the historic buildout is driving up demand and prices for a range of tech products, adding to inflationary pressures.

July 27, 2026

Clarity Act and Credit Spreads

This week's update includes analysis of China's approach to AI, thoughts on another potential government shutdown, a Clarity Act check-in, and a look at credit spread trends.

July 24, 2026

Market updates

Nathan Peterson

Today's Options Market Update

Nathan Peterson
July 28, 2026
Michael Zarembski

Looking to the Futures

Michael Zarembski
July 28, 2026
Nathan Peterson

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Nathan Peterson
July 24, 2026

Investing Basics

Investing Basics: Stocks

Stocks are one of the most common investments. Learn what stocks are, the risks associated with them, and the role they can play in an investment portfolio.

August 13, 2025

Investing Basics: Bonds

Watch to learn the basics of bonds and how investors might use them to preserve capital and pursue extra income.

February 16, 2023


The Power of Compounding

Compound interest can potentially help investments grow over time.

May 07, 2024

Planning for Retirement

Learn the basics of retirement planning, like setting a retirement goal, choosing between a Roth and Traditional IRA, and deciding how to manage your investments.

February 27, 2023

Investing Basics: ETFs

Learn about the risks and potential rewards of exchange-traded funds, also known as ETFs.

April 18, 2023

Technical Analysis

Looking to understand how to read stock charts? Start learning the basics of using charts, identifying trends, applying price patterns, and using charting indicators.

October 19, 2023

What's new in trading

Short Interest Monitor

The Short Interest Monitor tracks stocks with elevated and rising short interest. Explore the latest edition to gauge investor sentiment and positioning in key areas of the market.

July 28, 2026

What Are Single Stock Futures?

The CME Group is introducing futures contracts on dozens of individual stocks. Here's what this could mean for traders and investors.

July 27, 2026


AI Adds to Inflation Concerns

Some argue AI will cool inflation over the long term, but the historic buildout is driving up demand and prices for a range of tech products, adding to inflationary pressures.

July 27, 2026

Clarity Act and Credit Spreads

This week's update includes analysis of China's approach to AI, thoughts on another potential government shutdown, a Clarity Act check-in, and a look at credit spread trends.

July 24, 2026

Health Care Earnings Preview

Government cuts are hitting insurers and care providers, while some pharmaceutical companies are reaping the benefits of innovative obesity and diabetes drugs.

July 23, 2026

Q2 Mag 7 Earnings Preview

Here's what to watch as the Magnificent Seven report earnings, from AI monetization and capital expenditures to guidance and company-specific trends.

July 21, 2026

Planning and retirement

5 Money Traps to Avoid

From savings mistakes to over-concentration, find out some common money traps as well as some ways around them.

July 28, 2026

First-time Homebuyer Tips

Buying your first home can be exciting but make sure you're prepared for all of the financial ramifications.

July 27, 2026


What Is a Roth IRA?

A Roth IRA is a retirement account that may offer tax-free growth and tax-free qualified withdrawals. Learn about eligibility, contributions, and withdrawals.

July 24, 2026

What Is a Mega Backdoor Roth?

A mega backdoor Roth may help you save beyond standard contribution limits. Learn how it works, how it compares to a regular backdoor Roth, and more.

July 23, 2026

What Is the Sunk Cost Fallacy?

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

July 23, 2026

SLATs for Couples

A spousal lifetime access trust (SLAT) allows access to assets while helping to keep them out of your taxable estate.

July 21, 2026

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