Investing Strategies
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Investing Strategies
Today's Options Market Update
The unemployment rate remained at 4.2% in April, while jobs growth hit 177,000, indicating the labor market is relatively healthy. Apple and Amazon fell as earnings disappointed.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks maintained decent bullish momentum, supported by strong mega-cap tech earnings reports and improving sentiment around trade negotiations.
Jobs Growth Beats Expectations
The unemployment rate remained at 4.2% in April, while jobs growth hit 177,000, indicating the labor market is relatively healthy. Apple and Amazon fell as earnings disappointed.
Looking to the Futures
The Russell 2000 is down 11% for the year, nearly twice as much as the large-cap indexes.
How to reallocate cash
Cash yields have fallen, and you may want to invest some of your cash. Explore a blended strategy of 60% stocks/40% bonds as a starting point.
Investing Strategies
Why is the Dollar Declining?
Historically the United States dollar strengthens when U.S. Treasury yields rise. But the reverse happened in April after the White House announced widespread tariffs.
Average True Range Indicator
The Average True Range indicator can help traders analyze volatility, place stops and limits, and manage position size.
Tariffs: Potential Muni Impact
Recent volatility has pushed yields to historically high levels, potentially creating opportunities in municipal bonds, especially for higher-net-worth investors.
Investing Strategies
Stocks Fall on Fed, Trade Fear
Trump's criticism of Fed Chair Powell, along with lack of trade progress, hit stocks and pushed yields higher. The dollar reached new 3-year lows and gold made all-time highs.
Corporate Bonds: 3 Takeaways
Markets were rattled by tariff announcements in early April. Here are three takeaways for investors considering preferred securities, investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds.
4 Retirement Risks to Avoid
The five years before and after retirement are among the most important—and vulnerable—for your savings. Make the most of your later years by getting ahead of the potential risks.
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What Are Bollinger Bands?
Bollinger Bands® help you identify sharp, short-term price movements and potential entry and exit points.
Beyond the 4% Rule
How much can you spend without running out of money? The 4% rule is a popular rule of thumb, but you can do better. Here are guidelines for finding your personalized spending rate.
3 Ways to Pass Down a Home
The pros and cons of different methods for leaving a home to your heirs.
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3 Ways to Pass Down a Home
The pros and cons of different methods for leaving a home to your heirs.
Moves for a Bad Market
Certain moves could make more sense during a bad market than during a good one. Here are six.
Perspective: Tariff Hard Turn
Markets swung widely after the White House announced—and then paused—sweeping global tariffs. But the U.S. and China remain in an escalating tariff battle and volatility is likely to continue.
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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.