Investments

Discover a variety of investment options that best fit your financial goals, including stocks, bonds, and ETFs. 

Stocks Slip Early After Wholesale Inflation Surges

The core Producer Price Index had its biggest gain in four years, sending stocks down early, while yields fell sharply. A 1.3% increase for headline PPI was the second most ever.

How Do Rising Rates Impact Global Equities?

Rising rates can affect global equities. Learn why the pace of yield increases, earnings strength, and diversification matter.

Breadth Stirs as AI's Gains Stay Concentrated

Stocks eye record highs as breadth improves, clients diversify exposure, AI reshapes a few industries, and earnings season kicks off with tech leading the pack.

Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

European Stocks: Reasons to Reconsider

European equities may have support from global growth, improving fundamentals, lower relative valuations, and fiscal spending—plus diversification from the AI cycle.

Buy, Hold, Sell: What Analyst Stock Ratings Mean

Research analysts assign buy, sell, hold, and other ratings to stocks in their research reports. Here's what these stock ratings mean, and how investors can use them.

What Is a Market Bubble?

Famous market bubbles share some characteristics, but it's nearly impossible to predict how big a bubble might get and when one is about to burst.

ADRs Walk and Talk Like S&P 500 Stocks, but Aren't

Some of the largest tech stocks aren't traded on the S&P 500, though they trade on U.S. markets and affect Wall Street sentiment. ADRs are familiar stocks with unfamiliar pedigrees.

Geopolitical Uncertainty and Your Portfolio

Geopolitical developments at home and abroad could have longer-lasting impacts on the markets. Here, three experts discuss what it all means for investors.

Bonds vs. Bond Funds: Which is Right for You?

Not sure which to choose? Here are some things to consider about individual bonds versus bond funds.