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Investing Strategies

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

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CL) ended the month of May in the red as hopes for a diplomatic solution to the U.S./Iran conflict are taking center stage over tightening oil supplies.

June 01, 2026 • Michael Zarembski

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Confidence Sags, ERP Gives Pause

Stocks continue to forge new highs but face potential headwinds amid seasonal challenges, a narrow equity risk premium, and falling consumer confidence.

May 29, 2026

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Today's Options Market Update

Stocks started mildly up, propelled by falling crude and enthusiasm over earnings from Dell that sent shares up 30%. Major indexes are on track for weekly gains amid peace hopes.

May 29, 2026

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The Short Interest Monitor

The Short Interest Monitor tracks stocks with elevated and rising short interest. Explore the latest edition to gauge investor sentiment and positioning in key areas of the market.

May 29, 2026

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All the majors hit fresh all-time highs this week as Iran peace hope, a 10% drop in oil prices and falling Treasury yields provided a bullish backdrop. Strong earnings reports from Dell, Marvell, and Snowflake also provided a sentiment boost.

May 29, 2026

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Stocks Up as Oil Falls

Stocks started mildly up, propelled by falling crude and enthusiasm over earnings from Dell that sent shares up 30%. Major indexes are on track for weekly gains amid peace hopes.

May 29, 2026

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CME Crypto Derivatives Go 24/7

The CME Group will enable around-the-clock trading of cryptocurrency futures and options on its Globex exchange in response to investor demand.

May 28, 2026

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Schwab Changes Day Trade Rules

Schwab will stop counting day trades after the Securities and Exchange Commission approved scrapping the old day trader rules. Changes to margin requirements will follow.

May 27, 2026

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Mining Economics and AI

The primary way we value bitcoin is with mining metrics. It's important to understand the pivot to high-performance computing for AI models and what that means for bitcoin miners.

May 26, 2026

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Allocating Portfolio Assets

As you progress through your retirement investing journey, consider modifying your asset allocation by age as your time horizon, investment goals, and risk tolerance change.

May 26, 2026

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Inflation Pressures Grow

Upstream producer prices are surging, even in some areas not directly affected by oil prices, raising concerns that those cost increases could be passed on to consumers.

May 26, 2026

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Allocating Portfolio Assets

As you progress through your retirement investing journey, consider modifying your asset allocation by age as your time horizon, investment goals, and risk tolerance change.

May 26, 2026

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A Check on Warsh, Yields, AI

Kevin Warsh officially takes the reins at the Federal Reserve, facing challenges ahead as yields surge. Elsewhere bitcoin battles resistance and software bounces back.

May 22, 2026

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How Treasury Auctions Work

Growing U.S. debt and relatively high interest rates have increased interest in U.S. Treasury auctions. Learn how they work, how to participate in them, and why they matter.

May 21, 2026

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How Treasury Auctions Work

Growing U.S. debt and relatively high interest rates have increased interest in U.S. Treasury auctions. Learn how they work, how to participate in them, and why they matter.

May 21, 2026

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Helping College Grads Invest

Looking for a meaningful college graduation present? Consider opening up the world of investing.

May 21, 2026

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Investing in IPOs at Schwab

This step-by-step guide walks through the IPO investing process from start to finish, covering everything from reviewing the prospectus to submitting a conditional offer.

May 21, 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.