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Investing Strategies

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

Extended Hours on Cboe Options

To potentially help traders manage risk and seize opportunities in equity options trading, the Cboe has introduced extended hours for options on select equities and ETFs.

November 02, 2026 • Dan Rosenberg

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Stocks Down on Amazon, Intel

AI and chip-related stocks plunged again after Amazon's poor results and Intel's weak outlook sent those shares to sharp losses. Staples and Treasuries rose in a defensive move.

October 30, 2026

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Equity Factors Explained

Equity factor analysis can help explain market leadership, reveal portfolio concentrations, and compare strategies, but note that factor definitions and performance vary.

October 29, 2026

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What Is Day Trading?

What is day trading? Learn how it works, common strategies like scalping and momentum trading, risks involved, and how it differs from long-term investing.

October 29, 2026

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Today's Options Market Update

All the majors, sans the Russell, are trading in the red today as earnings from Microsoft, Alphabet, ServiceNow, and others deliver mixed results.

October 29, 2026

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Looking to the Futures

December lean hog futures (/HEZ26) continue to fall further, hitting a low of 58.225 cents per pound midday on Wednesday the 28th

October 29, 2026

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Hedging a Portfolio

Hedging with futures may help reduce risk in a portfolio. Lower volatility can translate into lower risk.

October 29, 2026

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What Is Private Equity?

Private equity funds are increasingly accessible—but do they deserve a place in your portfolio?

October 28, 2026

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Short Interest Monitor: 10/28

The Short Interest Monitor tracks stocks with elevated and rising short interest. The latest edition features two major neocloud providers that have made recent headlines.

October 28, 2026

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The Economics of Crypto Tokens

Jevons Paradox helps explain how lower blockchain costs may boost adoption—and why token value depends on usage growth outpacing supply.

October 28, 2026

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Health Care Earnings Preview

Earnings season offers investors a chance to check on pharma and biotech companies' progress in developing new drugs, as well as revenue and profits from existing ones.

October 27, 2026

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Non-Energy Inflation Heats Up

Core consumer prices, which exclude energy and food, are rising at the fastest pace in months as they head away from the Fed's 2% target for overall inflation.

October 27, 2026

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Understanding LEAPS Options

LEAPS are long-dated options that can be used in a variety of trading strategies. Learn how they work, how traders use them, and the potential benefits and risks involved.

October 26, 2026

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Technical Analysis Weekly

Weekly technical analysis from Charles Schwab. Track indicators, chart patterns, support and resistance, and market trends to inform your trading decisions.

October 26, 2026

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Concerns, Crude, Central Banks

Investors sought safety in Treasuries this week as crude prices surged and AI-linked stocks sold off. Yields and earnings remain in focus as central banks meet next week.

October 23, 2026

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Weekly Trader's Outlook

The Nasdaq and S&P 500 are on track for modest weekly losses as lingering AI concerns send some investors into Treasuries.

October 23, 2026

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Comparing Mag 7 Stocks

While the Magnificent Seven are often described as a group, they are not a monolith. In fact, they have distinct differences, which help explain why there's price dispersion.

October 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.