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Magnificent Seven Stumble

Magnificent Seven stocks stumbled after Q4 earnings, continuing a trend and hurting the broad market. Reasons are varied and not likely ending soon, so investor focus is shifting.

February 24, 2026

Stocks Up Early on Tech

Stocks mounted a light recovery early today after Monday's plunge, helped by a major deal between Meta and AMD and by Home Depot's earnings. Several Fed speakers loom.

February 24, 2026

SCOTUS Rejects Trump Tariffs

In a 6-3 decision, the highest court in the U.S. ruled that President Trump lacks the legal authority to impose sweeping tariffs. But the administration has a Plan B in place.

February 20, 2026

Washington: What to Watch Now

The Department of Homeland Security has shut down, but impact has been limited so far. Here's what to expect.

February 19, 2026

Weekly Stock Options

Learn how weekly stock options can potentially help option traders adjust their exposure during market events like earnings releases or economic announcements.

February 18, 2026

Market updates

Nathan Peterson

Today's Options Market Update

Nathan Peterson
February 24, 2026
Chris Waterbury

Looking to the Futures

Chris Waterbury
February 24, 2026

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Nathan Peterson, Jim Ferraioli
February 20, 2026

Investing Basics


Investing Basics: ETFs

August 02, 2024

Technical Analysis

Looking to understand how to read stock charts? Start learning the basics of using charts, identifying trends, applying price patterns, and using charting indicators.

October 19, 2023

What's new in trading

Magnificent Seven Stumble

Magnificent Seven stocks stumbled after Q4 earnings, continuing a trend and hurting the broad market. Reasons are varied and not likely ending soon, so investor focus is shifting.

February 24, 2026

What Can Drive Ether's Price?

Ether is the second-largest cryptocurrency behind bitcoin, and its purpose and drivers are different than bitcoin's. Learn more about the factors that can affect ether performance.

February 24, 2026


Welcome to the Multiverse

Cryptocurrencies offer the opportunity to build additional economic layers on top of the global economy.

February 20, 2026

Weekly Stock Options

Learn how weekly stock options can potentially help option traders adjust their exposure during market events like earnings releases or economic announcements.

February 18, 2026

OTM and ITM Vertical Spreads

Learn how in-the-money or out-of-the-money options can influence risk, reward, liquidity, and time decay when trading vertical spreads.

February 12, 2026

Covered-Call ETF: What to Know

Exchange-traded funds that combine equity market exposure with a side of options may seem appetizing, but there are risks worth considering before adding one to your plate.

February 11, 2026

Planning and retirement

Investing in Your 20s

One of the most important things you can do in your 20s is to develop good financial habits. Here's how to get started.

February 18, 2026

Money and Relationships

From budgeting basics to big financial decisions, managing your money as a couple can be a challenge. Explore ideas to help transform money talks into opportunities for growth.

February 13, 2026


Dating and Money

Questions about who should pay for what and when? We share five ideas to help you be social and smart about your money at the same time.

February 11, 2026

Life Insurance and Your Estate

Adding life insurance to your estate plan can help give your heirs flexibility in the future.

February 06, 2026

529 Eligible Expenses

529 eligible expenses include K-12 tuition, certain test fees, college housing, and more. Learn what else a 529 account can (and can't) be used for.

February 06, 2026

401(k)—Scam or Smart Move?

Have you heard on social media that a 401(k) is a scam? Here's why it isn't—and ideas on how you can use it wisely.

February 04, 2026

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