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Investing Strategies
Schwab Market Update: Closing
The major indexes posted modest gains behind further declines in Treasury yields as investors waited for guidance on the economy and inflation.
Today's Options Market Update
Investors awoke Wednesday to the lowest Treasury yields in more than two months thanks in part to dovish words from a Federal Reserve hawk. Major indexes built on Tuesday's gains in premarket trading, but action could be subdued today ahead of tomorrow's inflation reading.
Schwab Market Update: Opening
The second government estimate of Q3 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) showed even more economic vigor that quarter with an estimated annualized growth of 5.2%.
Looking to the Futures
Known as the “fear gauge”, the $VIX volatility index hit the lowest point since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
How Investors Put Market Cap to Work
Market cap is a key guidepost for anyone building a portfolio. Here's what to know.
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4 Weak Spots in the Market
Today's uncertain economic climate is putting particular pressure on four market segments. Here's what to watch out for in the months ahead.
Trading Bearish Patterns
Bearish trends can become a concern during a slower economy. Learn how to spot patterns and potentially profit from them.
Saving and Investment Gifts
Looking for a gift with the potential to keep on giving? Learn more about saving and investment gifts like stock shares and tuition contributions.
Investing Strategies
Are Earnings Estimates Useful?
Companies often beat their stock earnings estimates. What gives—and how are traders to respond?
Weekly Trader's Outlook
The bulls continue to control momentum, but the technical set-up plus Nvidia earnings may translate into a bifurcated move next week.
4 Weak Spots in the Market
Today's uncertain economic climate is putting particular pressure on four market segments. Here's what to watch out for in the months ahead.
Investing Strategies
Weekly Trader's Outlook
The bulls continue to control momentum, but the technical set-up plus Nvidia earnings may translate into a bifurcated move next week.
Tactical Allocation Tilts
How to implement tactical allocation tilts based on short-term market expectations.
Market Perspective: Upside-Down
Lately bad news has been good news for the stock market, as investors look to the Federal Reserve to begin cutting rates earlier than previously expected.
Investing Strategies
Market Snapshot
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
Bonds End "Higher for Longer"
Treasury yields have dropped as weak economic data suggests the Federal Reserve may begin cutting the federal funds rate target earlier than previously expected.
Save with Tax-Gain Harvesting
Strategically selling your winning investments could reduce current and future taxes.
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