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Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are mixed in choppy trading with profit taking being seen in the technology space.

June 07, 2023 Nathan Peterson

Schwab Market Update: Closing

The Russell 2000 rose to a three-month high, but large-cap indexes were mixed as investors looked toward next week's Fed meeting.

June 07, 2023

Schwab Market Update: Opening

After a powerful rally, stocks are flat in a week where earnings and data remain sparse. Investors await tomorrow's initial jobless claims report and Tuesday's inflation data ahead of the Fed meeting next week.

June 07, 2023

Looking to the Futures

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) shocked markets by raising their benchmark rate to the highest level since 2012.

June 07, 2023

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Equities advance on debt ceiling deal and strong employment data.

June 02, 2023

Market commentary

Kathy Jones

Outlook: Fixed Income

Kathy Jones
June 07, 2023
Jeffrey Kleintop

Outlook: Global Economy

Jeffrey Kleintop
June 05, 2023

Mega Caps Reign

Liz Ann Sonders, Kevin Gordon
May 30, 2023

Review trading basics

How to Hedge Against Correction

How to use S&P 500 put options for downside portfolio protection when concerns over an event-driven sell-off are elevated.

June 05, 2023 Nathan Peterson

Using the P/E Ratio

Find out what traders should look for and look out for with the price-to-earnings ratio (P/E ratio).

May 17, 2023

Mastering Market Orders

Learn about the characteristics, risks, and advantages of market orders.

May 17, 2023

Pattern Day Trader Rules

If you're a frequent trader, you could face permanent restrictions if you fall afoul of pattern day trader rule.

May 12, 2023

Options and Stock Splits

When a company announces a stock split, options are adjusted, but position values will remain unchanged in most cases.

April 25, 2023

Understand options

Understand futures

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Momentum Indicators

Investors use the momentum indicator to identify potential entry and exit signals.

May 26, 2023

How to Use Technical Analysis

Identify and evaluate potential trade opportunities using technical analysis tools, including trend lines, moving averages, volume, and more.

April 13, 2023

What Are Bollinger Bands?

Bollinger Bands® help you identify sharp, short-term price movements and potential entry and exit points.

March 14, 2023

Learn How to Read Stock Charts

Learn how to read stock charts and analyze trading chart patterns, including spotting trends, identifying support and resistance, and recognizing market reversals and breakout patterns.

January 19, 2023

Research trading ideas

Momentum Indicators

Investors use the momentum indicator to identify potential entry and exit signals.

May 26, 2023

Mastering Market Orders

Learn about the characteristics, risks, and advantages of market orders.

May 17, 2023

Pattern Day Trader Rules

If you're a frequent trader, you could face permanent restrictions if you fall afoul of pattern day trader rule.

May 12, 2023

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