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Q1 2025 Tech Earnings

As major tech firms like Apple and Microsoft report, they face questions about the impact of tariffs. Q1 results may be discounted, with strength seen as pre-tariff demand.

April 23, 2025

Stocks Up as Fears Ease

President Trump's market-friendly comments on trade and the Fed lifted stocks and eased yields. Tech and consumer discretionary led. Tesla rose despite disappointing earnings.

April 23, 2025

Tariffs: Potential Muni Impact

Recent volatility has pushed yields to historically high levels, potentially creating opportunities in municipal bonds, especially for higher-net-worth investors.

April 22, 2025

Stocks Fall on Fed, Trade Fear

Trump's criticism of Fed Chair Powell, along with lack of trade progress, hit stocks and pushed yields higher. The dollar reached new 3-year lows and gold made all-time highs.

April 21, 2025

Early Impacts of the Trade War

Theoretical forecasts and earnings announcements may provide initial insights as to the impact of current tariff proposals, although estimates may be imprecise.

April 21, 2025

Market updates

Today's Options Market Update

Rob Fleming
April 23, 2025
Stock Graph

Looking to the Futures

Tom Essig
April 23, 2025

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Nathan Peterson
April 17, 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

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


Beyond the 4% Rule

How much can you spend without running out of money? The 4% rule is a popular rule of thumb, but you can do better. Here are guidelines for finding your personalized spending rate.

April 15, 2025

3 Ways to Pass Down a Home

The pros and cons of different methods for leaving a home to your heirs.

April 15, 2025

How to Maximize Travel Points

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

April 11, 2025

3 Retirement Income Mistakes

Avoiding simple mistakes can extend the life of your portfolio. Here are three common mistakes retirees make with their retirement income.

April 11, 2025

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