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Discover ways to identify, analyze, and act on U.S. investment opportunities with our timely insights and comprehensive educational resources.
Understanding the U.S. market
Learn how to find favorable trends in the U.S. market along with strategies for capitalizing on them.
Futures
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures (/CLJ26) rose sharply the past week as the Iran war has halted most of the transport of energy products through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles nearly 20% of the world’s oil shipments.
Stocks
Monitoring Short Interest
This snapshot of stocks with elevated and rising short interest can help traders gauge market sentiment and positioning in key areas of the market.
US
Fire Below Indexes
Notwithstanding developments in the Iran conflict, there are important leadership shifts still at play within the equity market, which emphasize the importance of diversification.
The Fed's Balancing Act
Claudia Sahm discusses the Fed's balance sheet and the impact of AI on the labor markets. And Kathy Jones announces her upcoming retirement.
Investing & trading
Whether new to U.S. markets or experienced, find ways to take your investing and trading knowledge to the next level.
International
Emerging Markets' AI Glow-Up
Forget oil and copper—today’s "Emerging Markets" are being written in code, powered by elite semiconductors, and accelerated by the most aggressive AI buildout in history.
Investments
Gold and Stocks vs. Inflation
While the S&P 500 has won over five decades, gold has dominated during periods of extreme inflation and geopolitical turmoil. Conditions and time horizon matter.
Options
Weekly Stock Options
Learn how weekly stock options can potentially help option traders adjust their exposure during market events like earnings releases or economic announcements.
Behavioral Finance
Recover From a Trading Loss
A big trading loss can have a lasting impact on a trader's state of mind and hinder successful trading. Learn how to process losses and return to disciplined trading.
Portfolio management
Learn about the various roles U.S. securities can play in your portfolio.
International
Emerging Markets' AI Glow-Up
Forget oil and copper—today’s "Emerging Markets" are being written in code, powered by elite semiconductors, and accelerated by the most aggressive AI buildout in history.
Stocks
How Stock Buybacks Work
Stock buybacks are a major driver of equity markets. Learn how they work, why companies use them, the risks involved, and how to evaluate them as an investor.
Fundamental Analysis
Why Moats Matter
Learn how durable competitive advantages like scale, brand strength, and high switching costs can potentially help companies protect profits and market share over the long term.
Options
What Are Box Spreads?
A box spread options strategy can be a useful cash management tool when executed correctly, potentially helping traders lend or borrow money synthetically via the options market.
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