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Markets Muted on Mixed CPI

Monthly CPI readings landed in line with expectations, and annual core CPI was slightly above estimates at 3.1%, a potential stall in progress toward the Fed's 2% inflation goal.

August 12, 2025 Joe Mazzola

Is Europe a Bright Spot?

While growth may slow in the near term, Europe's longer-term outlook appears to be improving.

August 11, 2025

Bond Markets at a Turning Point

Despite inflation pressure, tariffs and immigration policy are leading to slower job growth and consumer spending, which may prompt the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates soon.

August 06, 2025

Washington: What to Watch Now

Congress is in recess but will face a scramble in September to fund the government by the end of the fiscal year. Meanwhile, tariffs are about to kick in on 70-plus countries.

August 05, 2025

Job Revisions Send a Chill

The July jobs report revealed significant downward revisions to payroll growth in the aftermath of the trade war, while also underscoring supply-side stress.

August 04, 2025

Market updates

Rob Fleming

Today's Options Market Update

Rob Fleming
August 12, 2025
Chris Waterbury

Looking to the Futures

Chris Waterbury
August 12, 2025
Nathan Peterson

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Nathan Peterson
August 08, 2025

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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

College Housing: Rent or Buy?

What are the options for off-campus college housing for your child? Explore the considerations between renting and the long-term income potential of buying a home.

August 12, 2025

Do I Need Life Insurance?

Life insurance can provide a financial safety net for your loved ones should the unexpected happen. We'll review what life insurance is and how it works.

August 12, 2025


Large Withdrawal Mistakes

How to manage a large portfolio withdrawal without throwing the rest of your finances out of whack.

August 12, 2025

Medicare Decisions to Make Now

There's more to enrolling in Medicare than just turning 65. Make these Medicare decisions ahead of time—then celebrate.

August 12, 2025

Concerts Without Debt or FOMO

Today's concerts are designed to feel like once-in-lifetime experiences with sky-high prices to match. Don't go into debt to enjoy the show.

August 12, 2025

Roth IRA Conversion and Taxes

How to make the most of a Roth IRA conversion.

August 12, 2025

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