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Today's Options Market Update
Fresh tariff threats from President Trump against Apple's iPhone and imports from Europe sent stocks and yields down ahead of the long weekend. Nvidia, GDP, and PCE loom next week.

Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks are on track for weekly losses, as rising longer-term Treasury yields and a resurrection of tariff threats incentivize traders to move some investment dollars to the sidelines.

Tariff Threats Hit Market
Fresh tariff threats from President Trump against Apple's iPhone and imports from Europe sent stocks and yields down ahead of the long weekend. Nvidia, GDP, and PCE loom next week.

Looking to the Futures
Bonds tumbled as investors considered the tax bill that passed the House on Wednesday.
Investing Strategies

Understanding MBS Investing
Residential mortgage-backed securities, or MBS, are a big part of the securitized investment market. Here's what to know about MBS investing.

A Fresh Approach to Key Data
A host of data influences the market, including jobs and GDP. Learn how savvy investors decipher their meaning and what they watch for beneath the surface.

Using Chart Divergences
When technical indicators and price changes that normally correlate instead move apart, known as chart divergences, it can be a signal to potentially adjust a trading strategy.
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Muni Below Par? What to Know
Discounted municipal bonds could expose you to unexpected taxes. Here's what to know before you buy.

Perspective: Tariff Effect
Stocks have rebounded since the White House delayed steep tariffs that were announced in early April, but trade policy remains a potential driver of volatility.

7 Good Ideas for New Investors
There are many roads to financial well-being. Every person's path will be different, but those who enjoy uncommon success share some common ideas.
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Bitcoin Treasury Companies
Many companies are adding bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to their treasury holdings, changing their fundamentals and giving investors new ways to gain crypto exposure.

Building an All-ETF Portfolio
An index ETF-only portfolio can be a straightforward yet flexible investment solution. We discuss three different approaches to building one.

Q1 Retail Earnings
While Q1 retail earnings results are expected to be good, analysts will be watching for indications about tariff management for the rest of the year.
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What is the Sunk Cost Fallacy?
The desire to get your money's worth can lead you in some potentially harmful directions.

What Are Meme Coins?
Meme coins are a type of cryptocurrency, but they're typically created out of novelty rather than an investment.

Introducing the Wheel Strategy
The options wheel strategy involves selling cash-secured puts, and if they're assigned, writing covered calls on the stock, which might be repeatable. Here are three things to know.
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