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Investing Strategies

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

Today's Options Market Update

Chip shares led early and the S&P 500 is knocking on the door of 7,000. However, the dollar keeps sinking, oil rose, and investors await today's Fed meeting and mega-cap results.

January 28, 2026 • Joe Mazzola

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Tech Leads Awaiting Fed

Chip shares led early and the S&P 500 is knocking on the door of 7,000. However, the dollar keeps sinking, oil rose, and investors await today's Fed meeting and mega-cap results.

January 28, 2026

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will deliver remarks following the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. Rates are expected to be unchanged based on the CME FedWatch tool. The focus will be on the press conference as investors listen for guidance on future policy decisions and commentary on how current events may impact future interest rate decisions.

January 28, 2026

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Broker-Dealers vs. Advisors

Broker-dealers and investment advisors are obligated to operate in their clients' best interest, but in different ways. Learn the regulatory differences and several key terms.

January 27, 2026

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Health Care Sector Faces Test

Investors are returning to health care stocks, but $1 trillion in government funding cuts and a looming pharma "patent cliff" are among the risks as Q4 earnings reports come due.

January 26, 2026

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Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are on track for a relatively flat week, but investors may feel a little whipsawed following an early week drop and subsequent recovery on geopolitical volatility.

January 23, 2026

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Deductible Investment Expenses

The IRS allows various tax deductions for expenses related to producing taxable investment income. Do yours qualify?

January 23, 2026

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Municipal Bond Risks in 2026

While our outlook for the municipal bond market in 2026 is positive overall, we have identified five risks that we believe should be on investors' radar.

January 22, 2026

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Municipal Bond Risks in 2026

While our outlook for the municipal bond market in 2026 is positive overall, we have identified five risks that we believe should be on investors' radar.

January 22, 2026

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Stock Market Terminology

Get definitions for more than 200 common investing terms.

January 22, 2026

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Crypto and Blockchains Basics

Before they risk any money, investors who are new to cryptocurrencies and blockchains should learn the basics: what are they, how do they work, and what are the risks?

January 21, 2026

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Stocks Sink on Trade Tensions

U.S. stocks face broad sell-off and Treasurys plunge with investors rattled by tariff threats amid President Trump's push to acquire Greenland.

January 20, 2026

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Crypto: Understanding Value

Understanding fundamental drivers can help investors evaluate different cryptocurrency protocols.

January 20, 2026

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Tools for Trading Earnings

Learn more about the perils of trading during earnings season and tools that may potentially help traders navigate the volatility.

January 20, 2026

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5 Remodeling Money Mistakes

Remodeling your home can be your own transformation story, but make sure you think it through and avoid these five common financial mistakes.

January 20, 2026

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Bonds: What Could Go Wrong?

We expect another generally good year for bond returns this year, but even the best-laid plans can go awry when circumstances change. Here are four risks to our outlook.

January 14, 2026

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Reasons People May Buy Crypto

Learning why people buy cryptocurrencies may help investors better assess the role the burgeoning asset class may potentially play in a diversified portfolio.

January 13, 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.