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Looking to the Futures
The housing market slowed further in July according to data released by the Commerce Department on Tuesday.

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Schwab Market Update
U.S. stocks closed out lower after the Fed released the highly anticipated minutes from the monetary policy meeting in July.
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Ins and Outs of Short Selling
Make sure you understand the risks of short selling before taking the plunge.


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.
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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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Time for Fundamentals?
Fundamentally weighted indexing could help your portfolio ride out market turbulence.

