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Investing Strategies

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

Major Indexes Inch Up Early

Retail sales data was the latest strong economic report despite the war. New Chairman Kevin Warsh is expected to take the spotlight at 2 p.m. ET today after the Fed meeting.

June 17, 2026 • Joe Mazzola

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Firms with Stock Portfolios

More companies, particularly in tech, are buying shares in other companies. What's behind this strategy, and what should investors know when they invest?

June 16, 2026

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Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are mixed, with tech exhibiting some relative weakness, as investors position ahead of the 2-day FOMC meeting which starts today.

June 16, 2026

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Looking to the Futures

Gold futures (/GC) boasts a strong correlation to the E-mini S&P 500 (/ES) future.

June 16, 2026

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Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are on track for weekly gains following a bumpy start as reports of a potential Iran deal, and lower oil prices and yield lift investor sentiment.

June 12, 2026

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How AI Is Casting a Shadow

Bitcoin continued to dip, Schwab clients bought chip names, and the CPI popped higher but not by enough to impact rate-hike predictions.

June 12, 2026

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Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

June 12, 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.

June 11, 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.

June 11, 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.

June 10, 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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

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What's a Capital Gains Budget?

Creating a capital gains budget for your winners can help take some of the sting out of taxes.

June 05, 2026

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thinkorswim® web Basics

For some traders, the browser-based thinkorswim® web experience may be a better fit.

June 05, 2026

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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

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Insights & Education are provided by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

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.