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Investing Strategies

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

Investing Strategies

Confidence Sags, ERP Gives Pause

Stocks continue to forge new highs but face potential headwinds amid seasonal challenges, a narrow equity risk premium, and falling consumer confidence.

May 29, 2026

Stocks Up as Oil Falls

Stocks started mildly up, propelled by falling crude and enthusiasm over earnings from Dell that sent shares up 30%. Major indexes are on track for weekly gains amid peace hopes.

May 29, 2026

Looking to the Futures

Geopolitical developments remained the primary driver of oil futures, with market attention centered on the Persian Gulf region.

May 29, 2026

CME Crypto Derivatives Go 24/7

The CME Group will enable around-the-clock trading of cryptocurrency futures and options on its Globex exchange in response to investor demand.

May 28, 2026

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks received a mid-morning lift on an Axios report that a tentative deal to extend the ceasefire between the U.S. & Iran, though President Trump would still need to approve the agreement.

May 28, 2026

Investing Strategies

Schwab Changes Day Trade Rules

Schwab will stop counting day trades after the Securities and Exchange Commission approved scrapping the old day trader rules. Changes to margin requirements will follow.

May 27, 2026

Allocating Portfolio Assets

As you progress through your retirement investing journey, consider modifying your asset allocation by age as your time horizon, investment goals, and risk tolerance change.

May 26, 2026

Inflation Pressures Grow

Upstream producer prices are surging, even in some areas not directly affected by oil prices, raising concerns that those cost increases could be passed on to consumers.

May 26, 2026

Investing Strategies

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.

May 26, 2026

Mining Economics and AI

The primary way we value bitcoin is with mining metrics. It's important to understand the pivot to high-performance computing for AI models and what that means for bitcoin miners.

May 26, 2026

Weekly Trader's Outlook

The S&P 500 Equal Weight and Dow Jones Industrial Average are both hitting fresh all-time highs today as investors appear optimistic about Iran negotiations ahead of the three-day weekend.

May 22, 2026

Investing Strategies

Weekly Trader's Outlook

The S&P 500 Equal Weight and Dow Jones Industrial Average are both hitting fresh all-time highs today as investors appear optimistic about Iran negotiations ahead of the three-day weekend.

May 22, 2026

Helping College Grads Invest

Looking for a meaningful college graduation present? Consider opening up the world of investing.

May 21, 2026

Investing in IPOs at Schwab

This step-by-step guide walks through the IPO investing process from start to finish, covering everything from reviewing the prospectus to submitting a conditional offer.

May 21, 2026

Investing Strategies

Investing in IPOs at Schwab

This step-by-step guide walks through the IPO investing process from start to finish, covering everything from reviewing the prospectus to submitting a conditional offer.

May 21, 2026

Bitcoin Sellers Net Profitable

Bitcoin's bear market rally just flipped long-term and short-term positions net profitable. Clearing resistance ahead will depend partly on how investors react to this threshold.

May 21, 2026

What to Expect With Warsh

As Kevin Warsh takes over as Federal Reserve chair with his own goals, he may face challenges even beyond rate policy, from inflation to independence to a bulbous balance sheet.

May 18, 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.