Investing Strategies
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Investing Strategies
Today's Options Market Update
All the U.S. majors, sans the Russell 2000, are starting the week in record high territory as investors react positively to Scott Bessent’s comments around a “very successful framework” for Thursday’s meeting between U.S. President Trump and China President Xi.
Q3 2025 Tech Earnings
As major tech firms report this week and next, investors will focus on how much they're spending on AI. Cloud competition is also top of mind, along with early iPhone 17 sales.
Stocks Up on China Trade Hopes
Signs of progress in China trade talks boosted tech and retail stocks after Friday's record highs. Five of seven mega caps report this week and the Fed is expected to cut rates.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures (CLZ25) ended Friday’s session slightly lower, reversing early session gains that took the December contract to fresh three-week highs.
Update on High-Yield Defaults
Bankruptcies by high-yield issuers have made headlines recently, but defaults have grown more common in recent years.
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Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks are on track to close out this week in all-time high territory despite uncertainty around trade, AI investment exuberance, and a government shutdown.
Charting: Unbalanced Butterfly
A guide to using unbalanced butterflies for traders who have a strong directional bias but want to generate income and ensure they have defined risk.
A Guide to Covered Strangles
Learn how covered strangles can potentially help traders earn extra income from options and manage their stock positions during periods of sideways trading.
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Perspective: In the Dark
The stock and bond markets are taking the government shutdown—and lack of data releases—in stride, but how long the calm might last is an open question.
What Are Stocks?
Start your investing journey by learning how stocks work, how to analyze them, and the benefits and risks involved with owning them.
Overbought, Oversold Markets
Overbought and oversold readings aren't as straightforward as they sound. But understood in context, they can provide traders some insight when making entry and exit decisions.
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Q3 2025 Bank Earnings On Tap
Big banks begin reporting Tuesday and are expected to benefit from a steeper yield curve, strong trading, and investment banking demand. The profit path ahead is less certain.
Stocks Sink on Tariff Threat
Markets posted their worst loss since April as President Trump threatened China with "massive" tariffs and the federal government began layoffs amid a continued shutdown.
Impact of Biannual Earnings
President Trump again proposed that companies be required to report twice a year rather than every quarter. What are some pros and cons, and how would it affect investors?
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5 Under-the-Radar Inflation Gauges
While the Consumer Price Index is closely followed, these five under-the-radar inflation gauges can provide more insight into inflation's trajectory.
How to Use Equity Risk Premium
The equity risk premium can help traders gauge market sentiment, measure stock market valuations, and compare the risk-reward trade-off in asset classes.
9 Scary Money Mistakes
What can Halloween teach you about money? Personal finance and investing don't have to be scary when you avoid these common mistakes.
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