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Investing Strategies

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

Investing Strategies

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are higher across the board in the face of a hotter-than-expected producer price index report. Iran headlines and oil prices remain on the radar.

June 11, 2026 Nathan Peterson

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.

June 11, 2026

Looking to the Futures

Live Cattle Futures Hold Strong as NWS Enters the United States.

June 11, 2026

Early Gains Linger After PPI

Producer Price Index data is surging at the fastest rate in nearly four years as PPI beat estimates. As ongoing threats intensified in the Middle East, crude prices wavered.

June 11, 2026

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.

June 10, 2026

Investing Strategies

STAX Trends: Millennial Bulls

The Schwab Trading Activity Index™ tracks client activity to gauge sentiment. Younger generations closed the sentiment gap in May, becoming more bullish as indexes hit highs.

June 09, 2026

Global Equity Outlook

Equity markets should remain supported by strong earnings and capital investment trends through 2026, but market concentration and macro risks leave less room for error.

June 08, 2026

Signs of Firms Raising Prices

Businesses appeared to shift price increases downstream at the fastest pace in more than a decade in April, according to the Producer Price Index for trade services.

June 08, 2026

Investing Strategies

Chip Stocks Fall Sharply

The roaring chip sector fell sharply Friday, pushing down the entire market in a bruising session. The impetus was rate worries after solid jobs data, along with Broadcom guidance.

June 05, 2026

Using Volume to Inform Trades

Volume can help traders gauge how much strength is behind a price move. Here are three volume metrics to consider.

June 05, 2026

EPS growth & global trends

A strong earnings season wraps up, bitcoin takes a sharp dip, and why a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz isn't a magic solution to spiking crude.

June 05, 2026

Investing Strategies

Why Are Buybacks Soaring?

Companies in the S&P 500® Index have been repurchasing shares at record levels. But a buyback doesn't always signal financial strength.

June 05, 2026

2026 Mid-Year Bond Outlook

For the bond market in the second half of 2026, income still matters, but investors should be selective. Now is not the time to favor long-duration investments.

June 05, 2026

Test Your Trading Smarts

Are you a savvy trader? Find out with our 10-question quiz.

June 05, 2026

Investing Strategies

2026 Mid-Year Bond Outlook

For the bond market in the second half of 2026, income still matters, but investors should be selective. Now is not the time to favor long-duration investments.

June 05, 2026

Test Your Trading Smarts

Are you a savvy trader? Find out with our 10-question quiz.

June 05, 2026

Are All Indexes the Same?

Pairing market cap-weighted index strategies with fundamentally weighted index strategies can add diversification and resilience, amid a broader range of market conditions.

June 05, 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.