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Investing Strategies

Insights and information on investing and more from Charles Schwab & Co. Inc.

Stocks Up Before Tech Results

Despite new tariff fears and mixed earnings this morning, major indexes hover just below all-time highs as a Fed meeting begins and four mega caps report tomorrow and Thursday.

January 27, 2026 • Joe Mazzola

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Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are starting the week higher as investors position ahead of a Fed meeting and several mega-cap tech earnings reports.

January 26, 2026

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Health Care Sector Faces Test

Investors are returning to health care stocks, but $1 trillion in government funding cuts and a looming pharma "patent cliff" are among the risks as Q4 earnings reports come due.

January 26, 2026

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Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CLH26) ended the week higher after Russia seemed to downplay any hopes of a near-term settlement of the Ukraine/Russian conflict over territorial issues between the two nations.

January 26, 2026

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Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are on track for a relatively flat week, but investors may feel a little whipsawed following an early week drop and subsequent recovery on geopolitical volatility.

January 23, 2026

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Deductible Investment Expenses

The IRS allows various tax deductions for expenses related to producing taxable investment income. Do yours qualify?

January 23, 2026

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Municipal Bond Risks in 2026

While our outlook for the municipal bond market in 2026 is positive overall, we have identified five risks that we believe should be on investors' radar.

January 22, 2026

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Q4 2025 Tech Earnings

Results from tech titans including Microsoft and Apple are on tap soon. Focus remains on cloud growth and spending after some stocks were punished for raising Cap-Ex last quarter.

January 22, 2026

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Stock Market Terminology

Get definitions for more than 200 common investing terms.

January 22, 2026

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Crypto and Blockchains Basics

Before they risk any money, investors who are new to cryptocurrencies and blockchains should learn the basics: what are they, how do they work, and what are the risks?

January 21, 2026

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Stocks Sink on Trade Tensions

U.S. stocks face broad sell-off and Treasurys plunge with investors rattled by tariff threats amid President Trump's push to acquire Greenland.

January 20, 2026

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5 Remodeling Money Mistakes

Remodeling your home can be your own transformation story, but make sure you think it through and avoid these five common financial mistakes.

January 20, 2026

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Crypto: Understanding Value

Understanding fundamental drivers can help investors evaluate different cryptocurrency protocols.

January 20, 2026

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Tools for Trading Earnings

Learn more about the perils of trading during earnings season and tools that may potentially help traders navigate the volatility.

January 20, 2026

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Bonds: What Could Go Wrong?

We expect another generally good year for bond returns this year, but even the best-laid plans can go awry when circumstances change. Here are four risks to our outlook.

January 14, 2026

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Reasons People May Buy Crypto

Learning why people buy cryptocurrencies may help investors better assess the role the burgeoning asset class may potentially play in a diversified portfolio.

January 13, 2026

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What Is the Debt Ceiling?

What's the debt ceiling? Learn how the debt ceiling works and how a default on federal debt could impact the U.S. stock market and economy.

January 13, 2026

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The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision. All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions. Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness, or reliability cannot be guaranteed. Examples provided are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be reflective of results you can expect to achieve.