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Market Commentary
What Is Guidance and How Should Investors React?
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?
March 26, 2026
Bitcoin Volatility Shrinks to Magnificent 7 Levels
Bitcoin is now less volatile than some Magnificent 7 stocks, but it's still capable of steep, prolonged declines.
March 25, 2026
Earnings on Speed Dial: Why Quarterly Calls Matter
A company's earnings call gives investors a ringside seat, providing insights and perspective that go beyond the numbers. Here's how they work and what to listen for.
March 24, 2026
Inflation, Oil & Uncertainty: Reading the Market's Mixed Signals
Liz Ann and Collin examine how geopolitical tensions, rising energy prices, and shifting inflation expectations are driving sharp rotations beneath the surface of equity markets.
March 20, 2026
Introduction to thinkorswim® mobile for iPhone
Learn how to navigate and place trades on the thinkorswim® mobile app for iPhone.
March 19, 2026
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Still Sees One Cut in 2026
The federal funds rate will remain 3.5% to 3.75%. The 'dot plot' still projects a single rate cut this year, and the Fed sees slightly stronger economic growth and inflation.
March 18, 2026
Dire Strait: War's Impact on Stocks
A properly functioning Strait of Hormuz holds the keys to clarity around the growth, inflation, and market shock that has stemmed from the war in the Middle East.
March 18, 2026
The Ups and Downs of Stock Market Volatility
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.
March 18, 2026
How to Determine Your Risk Tolerance Level
As you're saving for the future, it's important to determine your risk tolerance and shape your investing strategy accordingly.
March 13, 2026
Market Snapshot | March 2026
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
March 12, 2026
Fed Watch: Can AI Productivity Gain Cut Inflation?
Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh sees AI-fueled productivity keeping inflation down while also helping the economy grow. This theory isn't universally accepted, even at the Fed.
March 11, 2026
A Career in Investing: Kathy Jones' Parting Thoughts on the Markets
As Collin Martin prepares to take over as co-host of the show, Kathy Jones reflects back on lessons learned from her career in the investing world.
March 6, 2026
Smoke on the Water…Fire Under the Surface
Notwithstanding developments in the Iran conflict, there are important leadership shifts still at play within the equity market, which emphasize the importance of diversification.
March 4, 2026
The Fed's Balancing Act for 2026 (With Claudia Sahm)
Claudia Sahm discusses the Fed's balance sheet and the impact of AI on the labor markets. And Kathy Jones announces her upcoming retirement.
February 27, 2026
The AI Glow-Up of Emerging Markets
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.
February 27, 2026
Gold vs. Stocks as Inflation Hedge
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.
February 26, 2026
Less Magnificent: Why Mega-Caps Limp Post-Results
Magnificent Seven stocks stumbled after Q4 earnings, continuing a trend and hurting the broad market. Reasons are varied and not likely ending soon, so investor focus is shifting.
February 24, 2026
How to Buy the Dip
Learn what it means to "buy the dip" and what to consider before doing it.
February 18, 2026
Weekly Options: Uses, Risks, and Trade-offs
Learn how weekly stock options can potentially help option traders adjust their exposure during market events like earnings releases or economic announcements.
February 18, 2026
Cascade: AI's Latest Phase
AI has evolved from concentrated innovation to increased adoption across industries, which has led to a considerable (and somewhat swift) shift in stock market leadership.
February 17, 2026
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