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Market Commentary
Tom Coyne: Writer
Tom Coyne discusses his latest book, A Course Called Home, and the real-life journey of helping save—and eventually co-owning—a historic Catskills golf course.
May 19, 2026
Markets Dismiss Oil Shock, Sub-Surface Struggles
Looking beneath the continued rally's surface, market breadth and options activity seem to forbode potential weakness. Meanwhile, oil-supply disruptions loom.
May 15, 2026
Short Interest Monitor: ASTS, LYFT, RIOT
The Short Interest Monitor tracks stocks with elevated and rising short interest. Explore the latest edition to gauge investor sentiment and positioning in key areas of the market.
May 13, 2026
The Short Interest Monitor Explained
The Short Interest Monitor provides a snapshot of stocks with elevated and rising short interest to help traders gauge market sentiment and positioning.
May 13, 2026
2026 RMD Reference Guide
What's new with required minimum distributions? We cover the basics here.
May 12, 2026
What's Free Cash Flow and Why It Matters
Though investors often focus on revenue and earnings, a company's free cash flow has longer-term implications that can tell investors more about the health of a business.
May 12, 2026
Can AI Continue to Drive Emerging Market Stocks?
Emerging market stocks have rebounded to new highs following their correction at the onset of the Iran war. The recent rally has been concentrated around AI. Can this continue?
May 11, 2026
Inflation Monitor: Warsh Dismisses 'Rough Swag'
Kevin Warsh, the presumptive incoming chair of the Federal Reserve, states his preferred inflation gauges over the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index.
May 11, 2026
3 Ways to Borrow Against Your Assets
You may be able to use your investments or home to secure lending. Here's what to know before using your assets as collateral.
May 8, 2026
First Quarter 2026 Earnings: Feelin' Alright
S&P 500 first quarter 2026 earnings are tracking at nearly 28% year-over-year, with rising profit margins suggesting the strong run could persist.
May 6, 2026
What Is the P/E Ratio? Why Investors Use It
The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio compares a company's stock price to its earnings per share. Learn how to use this valuation tool, and why it's best paired with other metrics.
May 6, 2026
TIPS for Inflation Protection
Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, or TIPS, can help buffer a portfolio against inflation. However, it's important to understand their unique characteristics and complex nature.
April 29, 2026
What are Securities? Equity vs. Debt Investments
Equity securities and debt securities are common investment vehicles. Here's how securities work and how to use them in your portfolio.
April 29, 2026
Debt, Deficits & the Fed’s Next Move
Liz Ann Sonders and Collin Martin break down investor concerns around war, inflation, deficits, and the Federal Reserve.
April 24, 2026
Weekly Digest: Oil v. Stocks, Earnings, and RSI
A recap of some of this week's big stories covers a shift between oil and stock prices, the rising RSI, bank earnings, and the global impact of stifled oil production.
April 17, 2026
Covered Call Strategy Considerations
Selling covered calls is a strategy that can help traders potentially make money if the underlying stock price holds steady. Here are some considerations and specifics to remember.
April 16, 2026
SEC Approves Scrapping $25,000 Day Trader Minimum
Under the new rules, traders will no longer be required to maintain an account balance of $25,000 to engage in frequent margin day trading.
April 16, 2026
Power and AI Boost Infrastructure Investments
While infrastructure companies are not immune to a potential economic slowdown, they may provide a longer-term investment opportunity amid an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop.
April 13, 2026
How to Manage Stock Concentration Risk
A hot run for a handful of stocks can be boon to your portfolio—but also lead to overconcentration. Here's what to know about managing stock concentration risk.
April 10, 2026
Truce in Iran: Relief but Not Resolution
While the temporary truce is welcome news, critical questions are still unanswered and the possibility for a wide range of potential outcomes for the Iran War remains.
April 10, 2026
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