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Stocks Extend Post-Vote Gains

Last week's meteoric gains rolled on, led by Tesla and crypto stocks. CPI on Wednesday could be a brake if it's hot, while Disney, Cisco, and Home Depot all report this week.

November 11, 2024 Joe Mazzola

Q3 Retail Earnings Preview

Recent data, early results, and a relatively firm economy point toward possible improvement in Q3 retail earnings as Walmart, Target, and other big-box stores prepare to report.

November 11, 2024

Weekly Market Outlook

Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.

November 11, 2024

Post-Election Market Dynamics

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones discuss the market reactions following the election, focusing on the equity and bond markets.

November 08, 2024

Trump Win: Policy Implications

Republicans won the White House and Senate in the 2024 U.S. election, while vote counting continues for the House of Representatives. Here's a look at the policies that could affect markets.

November 07, 2024

Market updates

Today's Options Market Update

Nathan Peterson
November 11, 2024
Michael Zarembski

Looking to the Futures

Michael Zarembski
November 11, 2024

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Nathan Peterson
November 08, 2024

Investing Basics

Investing Basics: Stocks

Stocks are one of the most common investments. Learn what stocks are, the risks associated with them, and the role they can play in an investment portfolio.

September 19, 2023

Investing Basics: Bonds

Watch to learn the basics of bonds and how investors might use them to preserve capital and pursue extra income.

February 16, 2023


The Power of Compounding

Compound interest can potentially help investments grow over time.

May 07, 2024

Planning for Retirement

Learn the basics of retirement planning, like setting a retirement goal, choosing between a Roth and Traditional IRA, and deciding how to manage your investments.

February 27, 2023

Investing Basics: ETFs

Learn about the risks and potential rewards of exchange-traded funds, also known as ETFs.

April 18, 2023

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

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Schwab Election Coverage

Wondering how the upcoming U.S. election might affect your portfolio? Schwab experts share their views on Washington, financial markets, tax policy, and more.

October 29, 2024

What to Watch as You Trade

To participate more actively in the market, it's important to know what kind of trader you want to be and which metrics to follow. Schwab's veteran traders share some ideas.

September 24, 2024


Inside the Mind of a Trader

Schwab's video series Inside the Mind of a Trader examines the brain activity and thought processes of top traders to uncover what it means to trade brilliantly.

September 09, 2024

Managing Risk With Kathy Lien

Child prodigy Kathy Lien has spent 20+ years trading, and now Dr. Indre Viskontas examines her trading approach in this episode of Inside the Mind of a Trader.

September 09, 2024

Swing Trading Stock Strategies

Learn some of the basic entry and exit signals and money management techniques used in swing trading.

May 14, 2024

Futures Trader on thinkorswim®

Learn how to trade futures using the Futures Trader tab on thinkorswim® desktop.

February 29, 2024

Planning and retirement

Do You Need a Wealth Advisor?

Host Mark Riepe is joined by Senior Wealth Advisor Stephanie Shadel to explain holistic wealth management and the importance of understanding clients' personal histories and preferences.

November 11, 2024

2024 Taxes: 8 Things to Know

Get ready for Tax Day 2024 with these eight essential tips. Learn what taxes are, the tax brackets for 2024, and more.

November 05, 2024


Social Media and Your Money

Having ready access to financial information can help give you more confidence in your money decisions, but when it comes to social media, we suggest caution.

October 30, 2024

Charitable Donation Basics

Donating to eligible charities can help lower your taxes, but how you donate can make a big difference, both for you and the charities you support.

October 29, 2024

Types of Employee Benefits

Explore types of employee benefits your company may offer like health and life insurance, a retirement plan, and more. Learn what each benefit offers and how to maximize it.

October 29, 2024

Gauging the Impact of Washington

Mark Riepe is joined by Michael Townsend to discuss the cognitive and emotional biases that influence political decision-making and unpack the gap between campaign promises and legislative realities.

October 28, 2024

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