Investing Strategies
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Investing Strategies
Closing Market Update
Before Nvidia reported, Wall Street had a light day with major indexes coming under pressure from disappointing Target earnings and rising yields. Stocks rebounded by the close.
Today's Options Market Update
With Thanksgiving ahead, the market has lots on its plate. Nvidia reports later and Federal Reserve speakers and a bond auction are appetizers. Target plunged as results, outlook disappointed.
Stocks Up Ahead of Nvidia
With Thanksgiving ahead, the market has lots on its plate. Nvidia reports later and Fed speakers and a bond auction are appetizers. Target plunged as results, outlook disappointed.
Looking to the Futures
The potential for colder temperatures in the lower 48 states is driving a rally in December natural gas as the contract approaches the roll to the next month. December natural gas, /NGZ24, settled at 2.998 MMBtu, up 0.025 from previous settlement.
Maturing Short-Term Bonds?
As interest rates come down, yields from short-term bonds are likely to suffer as well. Here's how manage reinvestment risk as your short-term securities mature.
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Perspective: Disinflation Risks
Declining inflation has been a theme for the economy since mid-2022, but we still believe the road may have some curves.
3 Technical Trading Traps
Traders use a stock's price patterns to help identify entry and exit points, but those patterns can be misleading. Here's how to avoid three common technical trading traps.
Tips to Reduce Portfolio Risk
A market downturn can expose risk in your portfolio. Here are some considerations to help manage portfolio risk to stay on track of your financial goals.
Investing Strategies
Maturing Short-Term Bonds?
As interest rates come down, yields from short-term bonds are likely to suffer as well. Here's how manage reinvestment risk as your short-term securities mature.
3 Technical Trading Traps
Traders use a stock's price patterns to help identify entry and exit points, but those patterns can be misleading. Here's how to avoid three common technical trading traps.
Cryptocurrencies and Taxes
Virtual currencies can result in real tax liabilities. Here's how crypto is taxed and how to report such transactions on your return.
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How Financial Planning Helps
Here are five ways having a financial plan can help you.
Cryptocurrencies and Taxes
Virtual currencies can result in real tax liabilities. Here's how crypto is taxed and how to report such transactions on your return.
Understanding the Yield Curve
The Treasury yield curve is an important economic indicator that, depending on its shape, can signal changes in market expectations and provide economic insight.
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Social Media and Your Money
Having ready access to financial information can help give you more confidence in your money decisions, but when it comes to social media, we suggest caution.
Schwab Election Coverage
Wondering how the upcoming U.S. election might affect your portfolio? Schwab experts share their views on Washington, financial markets, tax policy, and more.
How to Create a Smart Trade Plan
Find out why you should have a trade plan—and the five elements that may help you put it to work successfully.
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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 type of securities and investment strategies mentioned 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 or economic conditions.