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Investing Strategies
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are mixed to start the third quarter as investors rotate out of recent momentum winners and move into other areas of the market. Markets eye Senate votes on the Big Beautiful Bill.
Stocks Down, Senate in Focus
The marathon Senate budget vote took center stage early and stocks slipped from yesterday's all-time highs. Job openings, Powell, and manufacturing data are top of mind.
Looking to the Futures
Equity markets continued their rise setting another all-time high during yesterday's trading session as we start the holiday week.
There Is No AI Without Energy
Israel-Iran hostilities brought a short-term market focus on oil. Longer term, artificial intelligence (AI) electricity needs could create a power shortage, as well as opportunities and risks for investors.
Rational Buy & Sell Decisions
It can be hard to keep emotions out of your investment decisions. This framework will explain how to tune out market noise and make more deliberate choices.
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Weekly Trader's Outlook
The S&P 500 is on track to close at record highs as optimistic investor sentiment and bullish technical momentum propel risk assets higher. Are indices set to climb higher or will recent trade turmoil put a pause on the bull run?
Munis: Mid-Year Outlook
Tax policy may continue to be a factor in the second half of the year, although Congress looks likely to maintain current tax brackets and the muni tax exemption.
Corporates: Mid-Year Outlook
We continue to suggest an "up in quality" fixed income bias for the short run, but investors can still consider some of the riskier parts of the fixed income market in moderation.
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What Is a Gamma Squeeze?
A gamma squeeze occurs through a combination of retail call buying, a rally in the stock, and market makers buying stock to hedge exposure, forcing the stock price up.
Should Bad News Spur Trades?
How to know when to potentially sell a stock, and when to buy, as bad news hits. Learn about evaluating bad news affecting companies, sectors, or the economy using fundamental analysis.
Trade War: Supply Chain Clues
What happens in global supply chains can provide insight into how tariffs and the trade war may affect economies around the world.
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Perspective: Mid-Year Outlook
Tariff policy has clouded expectations for the second half of the year, but there are ways to navigate through the fog.
5 Money Traps to Avoid
From savings mistakes to over-concentration, find out some common money traps as well as some ways around them.
Long Call vs. Bull Call Spread
With so many bullish options strategies to choose from, how do you know which is right for your next trade? We'll compare two bullish options strategies in order to assist you with the decision-making process.
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Bookmap on thinkorswim
Bookmap is a charting application available on thinkorswim that offers visual insight into real-time market data. Traders can use it to better visualize supply, demand, and volume.
How to Use Technical Analysis
Identify and evaluate potential trade opportunities using technical analysis tools, including trendlines, moving averages, volume, and more.
2025 Midyear Outlook
2025 has been a bouncy year so far with market ups and downs and uncertainty regarding possible tax changes and economic impacts of tariffs. Are you ready for what may come next?
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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 type of securities and investment strategies mentioned 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 or economic conditions.