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Market Commentary

On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders

Avoiding Unforced Errors in Investing (With Barry Ritholtz)

Liz Ann Sonders sits down with Barry Ritholtz for a discussion about common mistakes and how not to invest.
March 28, 2025
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A Numbers Game: With Guests Linda Chang & Stephen M. Colbert

Why do we tend to fixate on numbers even when words or graphs represent the same information?
March 24, 2025
On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders

Considering the Risk of Stagflation & Uncertainty

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones analyze the recent Fed meeting and the outlook for potential stagflation.
March 21, 2025

A Future Uncertain: Recession Coming?

Recession fears have risen sharply of late as economic soft data have rolled over, upping the risk that hard data start to catch down.
March 17, 2025

Do You Know These 7 Bond Market Basics?

Mark Riepe is joined by Schwab's Chief Fixed Income Strategist Kathy Jones to walk through seven fundamentals investors should understand about the bond market.
March 17, 2025

3 Financial Statements to Measure a Company's Strength

When looking for trade opportunities, be sure to check the income statement, the consolidated balance sheet, and the statement of cash flows.
March 14, 2025
On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders

Is Recession on the Horizon?

Liz Ann Sonders and Kevin Gordon analyze the dynamics and indicators that might indicate a recession is looming.
March 14, 2025

Market Correction: What Does It Mean?

What does a "correction" mean, what's likely to happen next, and what can investors do now?
March 14, 2025
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Trading and Social Media

Social media is full of trading tips—but should you listen?
March 13, 2025

How to Pick Stocks: Fundamentals vs. Technicals

Find out how you can use these two stock-picking strategies together.
March 12, 2025

The Ins and Outs of a Swing Trade

Swing traders look to capture profits from short-term swings within longer-term up- or downtrends. Here's a look at some swing trading basics.
March 7, 2025

Using RSI to Assess Your Long-Term Holdings

Relative strength index is often used by traders to determine when to buy or sell a stock. Here's how long-term investors can put it to work in their own portfolios.
March 7, 2025

M&A Still on Hold Amid Policy Uncertainty

Though mergers and acquisitions were expected to roar back in 2025 thanks to the new administration, uncertainty around Washington policy appears to be holding back new deals.
March 7, 2025

5 Types of Alerts on the thinkorswim® Platform

Schwab's thinkorswim® trading platform offers a wealth of alerts to help you keep tabs on your trades and the market. Here's how to use them as your virtual trading assistant.
March 7, 2025
On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders

Recent Questions From Investors

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones answer recent questions from investors, covering topics such as tariffs, bond yields, the Federal Reserve, and more.
March 7, 2025

What Steps Can You Take to Avoid Cyber Fraud?

Mark Riepe and his guest, Lisa Lang, break down emerging trends in the evolving world of cyber fraud and strategies for protecting your financial security.
March 3, 2025
On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders

Headwinds & Tailwinds in the Housing Market (With Ivy Zelman)

Ivy Zelman and Liz Ann Sonders discuss the challenges in the housing market—and find a few reasons to be optimistic.
February 28, 2025
On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders

Do Tariffs Change the Economic Outlook? (With Phil Mackintosh)

Liz Ann Sonders speaks with Phil Mackintosh, chief economist at Nasdaq, about the labor force, the impact of AI, and valuations.
February 21, 2025

How Can You Set the Right Financial Goals?

Mark Riepe is joined by guest Cindy Scott to discuss ways you can align your vision for the future with your values and plan a path to long-term financial success.
February 17, 2025
On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders

China Enters the AI Chat (With Louis-Vincent Gave)

Louis-Vincent Gave of Gavekal Research joins Liz Ann Sonders for a discussion on what was so unique about 2024—and China's role in the AI industry.
February 14, 2025

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