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Investing Strategies

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

U.S. Stocks Mid-Year Outlook

Learn what's in store for the remainder of 2026 and the challenges that lie ahead in our mid-year outlook for U.S. stocks and the economy.

June 03, 2026 • Liz Ann Sonders • Kevin Gordon

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Today's Options Market Update

Strong private sector jobs growth of 122,000 didn't initially give markets a boost because attention appears focused on fresh Middle East tension that sent oil and yields higher.

June 03, 2026

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Looking to the Futures

Equity Futures are mixed after another record high for the S&P. Light Sweet Crude, Brent Crude, and Heating Oil are amongst the top movers this morning after escalations in Middle East.

June 03, 2026

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Stocks Down as Oil, Yields Up

Strong private sector jobs growth of 122,000 didn't initially give markets a boost because attention appears focused on fresh Middle East tension that sent oil and yields higher.

June 03, 2026

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Why Stocks Ignore Good News

Stocks sometimes trade in unexpected ways, ignoring good or bad news. Investors' expectations, economic trends, and other factors fuel these seemingly counterintuitive moves.

June 02, 2026

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The Short Interest Monitor

The Short Interest Monitor tracks stocks with elevated and rising short interest. Explore the latest edition to gauge investor sentiment and positioning in key areas of the market.

May 29, 2026

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All the majors hit fresh all-time highs this week as Iran peace hope, a 10% drop in oil prices and falling Treasury yields provided a bullish backdrop. Strong earnings reports from Dell, Marvell, and Snowflake also provided a sentiment boost.

May 29, 2026

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Confidence Sags, ERP Gives Pause

Stocks continue to forge new highs but face potential headwinds amid seasonal challenges, a narrow equity risk premium, and falling consumer confidence.

May 29, 2026

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CME Crypto Derivatives Go 24/7

The CME Group will enable around-the-clock trading of cryptocurrency futures and options on its Globex exchange in response to investor demand.

May 28, 2026

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Schwab Changes Day Trade Rules

Schwab will stop counting day trades after the Securities and Exchange Commission approved scrapping the old day trader rules. Changes to margin requirements will follow.

May 27, 2026

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Mining Economics and AI

The primary way we value bitcoin is with mining metrics. It's important to understand the pivot to high-performance computing for AI models and what that means for bitcoin miners.

May 26, 2026

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Inflation Pressures Grow

Upstream producer prices are surging, even in some areas not directly affected by oil prices, raising concerns that those cost increases could be passed on to consumers.

May 26, 2026

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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.

May 26, 2026

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Mining Economics and AI

The primary way we value bitcoin is with mining metrics. It's important to understand the pivot to high-performance computing for AI models and what that means for bitcoin miners.

May 26, 2026

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A Check on Warsh, Yields, AI

Kevin Warsh officially takes the reins at the Federal Reserve, facing challenges ahead as yields surge. Elsewhere bitcoin battles resistance and software bounces back.

May 22, 2026

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Helping College Grads Invest

Looking for a meaningful college graduation present? Consider opening up the world of investing.

May 21, 2026

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Investing in IPOs at Schwab

This step-by-step guide walks through the IPO investing process from start to finish, covering everything from reviewing the prospectus to submitting a conditional offer.

May 21, 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.