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Investing Strategies

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

Massive IPOs Get Fast-Tracked

As Wall Street eagerly awaits historically large IPOs, index providers weigh the implications and logistics of adding new members on an accelerated timeline.

June 10, 2026 • Emily Doak

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Today's Options Market Update

May Consumer Price Index data was hot, but not as hot as expected. Energy was the main driver. Yields retreated, stocks fell, and oil rose early as Middle East tensions flared.

June 10, 2026

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Looking to the Futures

Gold dropped 3% on Friday, wiping out its gain on the year.

June 10, 2026

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Markets Dip Early on CPI Data

May Consumer Price Index data was hot, but not as hot as expected. Energy was the main driver. Yields retreated, stocks fell, and oil rose early as Middle East tensions flared.

June 10, 2026

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STAX Trends: Millennial Bulls

The Schwab Trading Activity Index™ tracks client activity to gauge sentiment. Younger generations closed the sentiment gap in May, becoming more bullish as indexes hit highs.

June 09, 2026

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Signs of Firms Raising Prices

Businesses appeared to shift price increases downstream at the fastest pace in more than a decade in April, according to the Producer Price Index for trade services.

June 08, 2026

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Global Equity Outlook

Equity markets should remain supported by strong earnings and capital investment trends through 2026, but market concentration and macro risks leave less room for error.

June 08, 2026

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Chip Stocks Fall Sharply

The roaring chip sector fell sharply Friday, pushing down the entire market in a bruising session. The impetus was rate worries after solid jobs data, along with Broadcom guidance.

June 05, 2026

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2026 Mid-Year Bond Outlook

For the bond market in the second half of 2026, income still matters, but investors should be selective. Now is not the time to favor long-duration investments.

June 05, 2026

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Using Volume to Inform Trades

Volume can help traders gauge how much strength is behind a price move. Here are three volume metrics to consider.

June 05, 2026

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EPS growth & global trends

A strong earnings season wraps up, bitcoin takes a sharp dip, and why a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz isn't a magic solution to spiking crude.

June 05, 2026

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Test Your Trading Smarts

Are you a savvy trader? Find out with our 10-question quiz.

June 05, 2026

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Are All Indexes the Same?

Pairing market cap-weighted index strategies with fundamentally weighted index strategies can add diversification and resilience, amid a broader range of market conditions.

June 05, 2026

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2026 Mid-Year Bond Outlook

For the bond market in the second half of 2026, income still matters, but investors should be selective. Now is not the time to favor long-duration investments.

June 05, 2026

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Test Your Trading Smarts

Are you a savvy trader? Find out with our 10-question quiz.

June 05, 2026

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Are All Indexes the Same?

Pairing market cap-weighted index strategies with fundamentally weighted index strategies can add diversification and resilience, amid a broader range of market conditions.

June 05, 2026

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Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are seeing the largest one-day drop this year as this morning's blowout monthly jobs report, and spike in bond yields, triggers profit taking from traders.

June 05, 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.