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Crude Weighs on Stocks, Bonds

U.S. crude prices hit nearly $120 overnight before sinking back toward $100 and continue to drive equity and Treasury trading. Inflation data and Oracle are due later this week.

March 09, 2026 Joe Mazzola

Is a Stock Rally Reversing?

These four scenarios, in conjunction with corroborating price patterns, may hint that a stock rally is ripe for a reversal.

March 06, 2026

Monitoring Short Interest

This snapshot of stocks with elevated and rising short interest can help traders gauge market sentiment and positioning in key areas of the market.

March 05, 2026

Fire Below Indexes

Notwithstanding developments in the Iran conflict, there are important leadership shifts still at play within the equity market, which emphasize the importance of diversification.

March 04, 2026

War in Iran: FAQs

What do the attacks on Iran mean for the global economy and markets? We answer some of the questions investors are asking most often.

March 04, 2026

Market updates

Nathan Peterson

Today's Options Market Update

Nathan Peterson
March 09, 2026
Michael Zarembski

Looking to the Futures

Michael Zarembski
March 09, 2026

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Nathan Peterson, Jim Ferraioli
March 06, 2026

Investing Basics


Investing Basics: ETFs

August 02, 2024

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

Is a Stock Rally Reversing?

These four scenarios, in conjunction with corroborating price patterns, may hint that a stock rally is ripe for a reversal.

March 06, 2026

Understanding Stablecoins

Unlike traditional cryptocurrencies, stablecoins are meant to maintain a stable value. But they are not all created equal. Learn how they work.

March 06, 2026


Trailing Stops on thinkorswim®️

Trailing stops help traders by placing an exit below the market at a moving price. Follow this tutorial on setting a trailing stop order on thinkorswim®️ desktop.

March 06, 2026

Magnificent Seven Stumble

Magnificent Seven stocks stumbled after Q4 earnings, continuing a trend and hurting the broad market. Reasons are varied and not likely ending soon, so investor focus is shifting.

February 24, 2026

What Can Drive Ether's Price?

Ether is the second-largest cryptocurrency behind bitcoin, and its purpose and drivers are different than bitcoin's. Learn more about the factors that can affect ether performance.

February 24, 2026

Welcome to the Multiverse

Cryptocurrencies offer the opportunity to build additional economic layers on top of the global economy.

February 20, 2026

Planning and retirement

Falling Rates and Your Debt

Rates are down from recent peaks, but that doesn't necessarily boost the case for refinancing and consolidation.

March 06, 2026

The Bonus Senior Tax Deduction

How taxpayers ages 65 and older can make the most of the temporary $6,000 senior tax deduction.

March 06, 2026


The Power of Asset Titling

Proper asset titling is critical to any good estate plan—but be sure you understand the ramifications before making changes.

March 06, 2026

Paint by Numbers

How one couple is partnering with Schwab to put the pieces of their financial future into place—for themselves and their art-prodigy son.

March 06, 2026

Contribution Limits for 2026

Contribution limits increased for most savings accounts this year, as did the estate and gift tax limits. Find out what's new for 2026.

March 06, 2026

3 Estate-Planning Fallacies

Fewer families may be subject to federal estate tax—but neglecting the rest of your estate plan could be one big, beautiful mistake.

March 06, 2026

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