Market Volatility
Earnings Season Changes?
Earnings growth, a driver of long-term stock market performance, seems to be expanding beyond a handful of U.S. equities, supporting more broad-based market performance.
Market Volatility
2024 Global Outlook
Our outlook for 2024 is for a gradual U-shaped recovery composed of seemingly chaotic movements in economic data with turning points in policy rates and earnings growth.
Conflict in the Middle East
Current hostilities in the Middle East have been met with a relatively calm market reaction thus far, although market risk remains should war threaten global recession.
EU Sentiment: So Bad It's Good
Changes in sentiment may drive the performance of the eurozone equity markets, even with disappointing economic data.
Market Volatility
Understanding Market Cycles
Markets are prone to cyclical behavior, which present risks and opportunities for investors. Here are some basics investors should know about market cycles, recessions, and recoveries.
Implied Volatility & Price Moves
Is the market pricing in a greater-than-typical move in a stock? Check the Market Maker Move™ indicator on the thinkorswim® platform. It can help inform your trading decisions.
Investing in AI
As businesses worldwide adopt the technology, the innovation of AI may result in market leadership changes, global economic growth, and investor opportunities.
Market Volatility
Japan: Reclaiming Lost Decades
Japanese stocks may help boost performance of international markets although the unique nature of Japan's economic and business structure could pose some risks.
Hedging in Volatile Times
Option hedging strategies work best if you're already hedged when the correction arrives. But even if you're late to the game, you still have "options."
House Passes Debt Ceiling Bill
Although the House narrowly approved a bill designed to jumpstart negotiations, the issue is far from resolved.
Market Volatility
Short-Duration Stocks Revisit
Although central banks may be near the end of the rate hike cycle, short-duration stocks may still be an attractive investment theme should interest rates remain at higher levels.
Bank Worries Strike Again
What our experts think about today's market action.
Investing in a Bear Market
Bear markets are part of a normal market cycle. Understanding the basics and history of these markets can help investors make strategic investment decisions when bear markets occur.
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