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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.
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.
Futures
Looking to the Futures
The 10-year Treasury note ticked higher to start the week after Fed Chairman Jerome Powell outlined his thoughts on interest rates and inflation.
Sectors
Staples Down Since War
During geopolitical strife, some investors seek possible stability in consumer staples. Despite their reputation, staples underperformed the broader market after the Iran war began.
Company Earnings
What Is Earnings Guidance?
Many public companies regularly provide earnings guidance, and it often moves shares. What is guidance, why do companies share it, and how should investors monitor it and react?
Investing & trading
Whether new to U.S. markets or experienced, find ways to take your investing and trading knowledge to the next level.
Stocks
AI and Mag 7 Questions Answered
Liz Ann Sonders, Chief Investment Strategist at Schwab, answers your questions related to AI and the Magnificent 7 stocks.
Options
Options Spreads and Volatility
Bid/ask options spreads widen during volatile markets as market makers adapt how they manage trades amid increased uncertainty.
Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin Volatility Shrinks
Bitcoin is now less volatile than some Magnificent 7 stocks, but it's still capable of steep, prolonged declines.
Market Volatility
Stock Market's Ups and Downs
Many investors think about getting out of the stock market when it gets bumpy. But history shows that staying invested over the long term has resulted in positive gains.
Portfolio management
Learn about the various roles U.S. securities can play in your portfolio.
Market Volatility
Stock Market's Ups and Downs
Many investors think about getting out of the stock market when it gets bumpy. But history shows that staying invested over the long term has resulted in positive gains.
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
Capital Market Expectations
Our 2026 outlook shows fixed income continuing to benefit from elevated rates, while equities still face a narrowing edge over risk-free investments.
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.
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