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Investing Strategies

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

Investing Strategies

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are modestly higher around midday despite weak consumer spending data. Markets may be a bit on standby ahead of tomorrow’s Nonfarm Payrolls report.

February 10, 2026 Nathan Peterson

Retail Sales Miss Estimates

Retail sales missed estimates a day before the January jobs report. Stocks turned flat, though tech showed some early muscle, and yields fell to one-month lows on economic worries.

February 10, 2026

Looking to the Futures

Soybean prices leveled off to start the week following a significant rally last week.

February 10, 2026

Geopolitical Risk is Evolving

Weakening global ties may lead to economic disruption and lasting investment implications. Here's what investors should know about navigating the changing landscape.

February 09, 2026

Weekly Trader's Outlook

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P Equal Weight hit fresh all-time highs to close out the week, supported by money rotation away from non-tech areas of the market.

February 06, 2026

Investing Strategies

How to Scan for Stocks

The Stock Hacker scanning tool on the thinkorswim platform can help traders find potential trade candidates that match their criteria.

February 04, 2026

3 Ways to Pass Down a Home

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

February 02, 2026

Q4 Tech Earnings Preview

Info tech earnings continue with Nvidia and Alphabet on deck. Surging memory stocks, beleaguered software industry in focus as investors probe for signs of an AI inflection point.

January 29, 2026

Investing Strategies

What Can Drive Bitcoin's Price?

Macroeconomic factors as well as crypto-specific themes can affect cryptocurrency performance. Here are some of the drivers that can affect prices.

January 28, 2026

Broker-Dealers vs. Advisors

Broker-dealers and investment advisors are obligated to operate in their clients' best interest, but in different ways. Learn the regulatory differences and several key terms.

January 27, 2026

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

Investing Strategies

Deductible Investment Expenses

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

January 23, 2026

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

Stock Market Terminology

Get definitions for more than 200 common investing terms.

January 22, 2026

Investing Strategies

Stock Market Terminology

Get definitions for more than 200 common investing terms.

January 22, 2026

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

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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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.