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Investing Strategies
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are higher midday following news that Chinese-made smartphones and some electronics will be exempt from tariffs, though President Trump suggested the exemptions could be temporary.
Tech Up On Tariff Exemptions
The latest tariff news helped tech as the White House granted exemptions to some products. This week features central bank meetings and transport earnings as yields stay in focus.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures (/CLK25) ended a volatile week higher on Friday after seeing the lead month May futures trade in a $9 price range.
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.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks are on track for weekly gains following some mid-week relief on the tariff front, but selling in U.S. Treasuries and the U.S. Dollar adds to elevated uncertainty.
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Moves for a Bad Market
Certain moves could make more sense during a bad market than during a good one. Here are six.
Stocks Off Sharply After Rally
A day after its historic rally, stocks retreated as investors contemplated even higher tariffs on goods from China and U.S. growth worries. Treasury yields remain elevated.
Earnings Season and Tariffs
Earnings season begins with companies adjusting on the fly to tariffs. This could give investors insight into strategies firms are taking and how businesses might be affected.
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1031 Exchanges and Taxes
A 1031 exchange can help you defer capital gains taxes on an investment property by investing sale proceeds into another property.
Q1 2025 Bank Earnings
Though first-quarter results for the biggest U.S. banks are expected to be firm overall, the industry faces challenges amid recession worries and slow capital markets demand.
Volatility in Retirement
Don’t have a cash reserve? Here are some ways to adjust your spending and withdrawals to help ease the burden on your portfolio.
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Bear Market: Now What?
Bear markets can pose a challenge to your financial goals. Here are seven tips for dealing with down markets.
Volatility in Retirement
Don’t have a cash reserve? Here are some ways to adjust your spending and withdrawals to help ease the burden on your portfolio.
White House Unveils Tariffs
Market volatility is likely to rise as investors digest the president's plans.
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Alternative Investments
Alternative investments such as hedge funds and private capital can give qualified investors access to strategies beyond those available in public markets.
Walk Limit Orders for Options
Schwab's proprietary Walk Limit orders for options automate the process of placing limit orders, increasing or decreasing the price for traders along the bid/ask spread.
Bonds: Seeking Higher Ground
The combination of slowing economic growth and stubborn inflation, combined with uncertainty about U.S. tariff policy, is keeping investors cautious.
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