Investing Strategies
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Investing Strategies
Perspective: Firmer Ground?
The resilient job market has supported stock gains, but Washington policy has been a primary market driver so far this year.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks slid from record highs after President Trump imposed 35% tariffs on Canadian imports. Volatility and Treasury yields rose on inflation fear, and investors await news of tariffs on the EU.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite managed to eke out fresh record intraday highs this week in the face of several new tariff announcements this week. However, there are signs that momentum is waning and next week has multiple potential catalysts to test the bull's resiliency.
Stocks Fall on New Tariffs
Stocks slid after President Trump imposed 35% tariffs on Canadian imports. Volatility and Treasury yields rose on inflation fear, and investors await news of tariffs on the EU.
Looking to the Futures
The Brazilian real sold off sharply on Wednesday after President Trump threatened to impose a 50% tariff on imports from Brazil.
Investing Strategies
Q2 2025 Bank Earnings
After mid-level performance in Q1, financials sector earnings are seen slowing in Q2, according to analysts, though favorable signs like the yield curve could help margins.
Fixed Income: FAQs
Answers to questions investors are asking about Treasury bonds, tax policy, credit quality, and other issues affecting fixed income investments.
Rental Property Investing
Real estate rentals could be a good source of passive income. But there's more to being a landlord than meets the eye. Check out these best practices and common pitfalls.
Investing Strategies
Preventing Social Media Scams
Forging fraudulent relationships via social media is part of the latest financial scam. Learn the warning signs for these social media scams and how to avoid them.
Rate Cuts Won't Ensure Yield Ebb
Though some urge rate cuts, doing that won't necessarily reduce borrowing costs if the market doesn't agree with the timing. It could raise inflation fears, hurting Treasuries.
There Is No AI Without Energy
Israel-Iran hostilities brought a short-term market focus on oil. Longer term, artificial intelligence (AI) electricity needs could create a power shortage, as well as opportunities and risks for investors.
Investing Strategies
Munis: Mid-Year Outlook
Tax policy may continue to be a factor in the second half of the year, although Congress looks likely to maintain current tax brackets and the muni tax exemption.
Rational Buy & Sell Decisions
It can be hard to keep emotions out of your investment decisions. This framework will explain how to tune out market noise and make more deliberate choices.
Corporates: Mid-Year Outlook
We continue to suggest an "up in quality" fixed income bias for the short run, but investors can still consider some of the riskier parts of the fixed income market in moderation.
Investing Strategies
What Is a Gamma Squeeze?
A gamma squeeze occurs through a combination of retail call buying, a rally in the stock, and market makers buying stock to hedge exposure, forcing the stock price up.
Should Bad News Spur Trades?
How to know when to potentially sell a stock, and when to buy, as bad news hits. Learn about evaluating bad news affecting companies, sectors, or the economy using fundamental analysis.
Trade War: Supply Chain Clues
What happens in global supply chains can provide insight into how tariffs and the trade war may affect economies around the world.
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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.