Investing Strategies
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Investing Strategies
Schwab Market Update: Closing
Large caps pace gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to start the trading week.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are trading on the upside ahead of this week's potential catalysts, including today's start of Nvidia's GTC conference and a 2-day FOMC meeting which starts tomorrow.
Schwab Market Update: Opening
While the Fed isn't likely to cut rates at its two-day meeting, it is expected to offer new economic and rate projections for the first time since December.
Looking to the Futures
April Natural gas futures (NGJ24) ended Friday’s session lower as U.S. gas inventories remain well above average heading into spring.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks had a bumpy week following hot CPI/PPI data and another expectation re-set around inflation and the Fed. Next week there are several catalysts that could contribute to a volatile trading environment.
Investing Strategies
Perspective: Under the Surface
Sentiment data is beginning to match relatively strong "hard" economic data.
Should You Invest in Crypto?
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have been growing in popularity for years, and now bitcoin exchange-traded funds are available. If you're considering investing, here are some key things you should know first.
Large Withdrawal Mistakes
How to manage a large portfolio withdrawal without throwing the rest of your finances out of whack.
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Ins and Outs of Short Selling
Make sure you understand the risks of short selling before taking the plunge.
What is Tax-Gain Harvesting?
Strategically selling your winning investments could reduce current and future taxes.
Learning From Your Losers
Doing a post-mortem on your trades can help you better understand where things went wrong.
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Recovering From a Trading Loss
Finding yourself with trading losses, especially big ones, can undermine your confidence. Here's how you can bounce back.
India: The Next Big Thing?
India's prospects are bright, but the country faces significant headwinds. Here's what to know as an investor.
Market Snapshot
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
Investing Strategies
Fed Hesitates, Markets Wait
Although a strong economy has changed expectations about the timing and magnitude of interest rate cuts, we still see room for the Federal Reserve to cut by three-quarters of a point this year.
7 Municipal Bond Tax Traps
Although municipal bonds pay interest that is generally exempt from federal and state income taxes, it's not always free from all taxes.
Earnings Season
Find out what traders should watch for during earnings season.
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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.