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Looking to the Futures
Stocks rebounded after a lower open throughout the day to round out the week after a strong payroll announcement, which could lead to larger Fed rate hikes come next month.
Schwab Market Update
U.S. stocks finished mixed to close out the week amid a host of earnings and economic data, including the highly anticipated July nonfarm payroll report that came in much stronger than expected.
Recession: Are We There Yet?
Investors are faced with an overload of data on jobs, inflation, energy prices, housing and more. But does it all add up to a recession?
Market commentary
Review trading basics
Margin: How Does It Work?
In the same way a bank can lend you money if you have equity in your house, your brokerage firm can lend you money against the value of the investments in your portfolio.
Common Options Mistakes
When it comes to options trading, education and awareness are important for establishing a strong foundation. Consider these common mistakes that traders often encounter.
How to Sell Stock
When traders buy stock, they also need to think about their exit strategy. Kevin Horner describes the different sell orders you can use to exit a position.
Understand options
Understand futures
Analyze your trades
How to Use Volume Indicators
Sometimes stock price trends aren't quite what they seem. Here's how to use volume to confirm or refute a trend.
Head-and-Shoulders Patterns
Identifying so-called head-and-shoulders patterns can be tricky but profitable.
When to Sell Dividend Stocks
Picking your dividend-paying stocks is half the battle. How do you know when it's time to sell? Consider following these three steps.
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Understanding Stock Settlement
Learn about main types of settlement violations, their consequences, and how to avoid them.
