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Stocks Fluctuate on Jobs Data

Jobs growth in August landed below expectations and previous months' data was revised downward again ahead of the next Fed decision about rates. The unemployment rate rose to 4.3%.

September 05, 2025 Joe Mazzola

Is Housing Bottoming?

The housing market remains out of sync with the broader economy as affordability is depressed, but an improvement in supply and demand dynamics might be on the horizon.

September 02, 2025

Washington: What to Watch Now

Congress returns to Washington facing a busy agenda, including tariffs, a potential government shutdown, cryptocurrency legislation and disputes about the Federal Reserve.

September 02, 2025

Stock Sector Outlook

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.

August 29, 2025

International Bonds Outlook

When the value of the U.S. dollar declines, international developed-market bonds tend to become attractive. Here's why the bond outlook is more positive than it has been for the past decade.

August 26, 2025

Market updates

Stock Graph

Looking to the Futures

Tom Essig
September 05, 2025
Rob Fleming

Today's Options Market Update

Rob Fleming
September 04, 2025
Joe Mazzola

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Joe Mazzola
August 29, 2025

Popular in trading

Rules For Cash Trades

Understanding the timing for setting transactions is important when trading with cash so that traders aren't hit with account restrictions.

December 17, 2024

Ins and Outs of Short Selling

Make sure you understand the risks of short selling before taking the plunge.

March 11, 2024

Intro to thinkorswim® Desktop

Welcome to thinkorswim®. In this video we'll provide a high-level tour of the most commonly used features of the thinkorswim trading platform.

August 28, 2023

Trading Futures vs. Stocks

Stocks and futures both trade on exchanges, but that's where the similarities end. Futures contracts expire on a set date and can be traded using much more leverage.

April 26, 2023

Planning and retirement

Can You Live on a Cruise?

Making a home aboard an ocean liner may sound like a dream for some retirees, but what are the pros and cons of living a life on the seas?

September 04, 2025

How to Freeze Your Credit

If you've received notice that your information has been compromised in a data breach, consider freezing your credit right away. Here's how.

September 03, 2025


Estate Planning in Your Prime

It's never too late—or too soon—to start thinking about your estate plan. Here are three elements of estate planning to consider doing early.

September 02, 2025

Planning for the Unexpected

Unexpected events can disrupt your finances. With a financial plan and a few smart actions, you can stay grounded and better adapt—even when life changes abruptly.

September 02, 2025

Estate Planning: Unwed Couples

How unmarried couples can achieve the same legal protections as those who've tied the knot.

September 02, 2025

Five Options for Your 401(k)

Consider these five options for handling an old 401(k).

August 29, 2025

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