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Market Commentary
Early Impacts of the Trade War
Theoretical forecasts and earnings announcements may provide initial insights as to the impact of current tariff proposals, although estimates may be imprecise.
April 21, 2025
Weathering Market Volatility: Can Dividends Help?
Deane Antoniou joins Liz Ann Sonders for a discussion about long-term retirement strategies and dividend-paying stocks.
April 18, 2025
Bollinger Bands: What They Are and How to Use Them
Bollinger Bands® help you identify sharp, short-term price movements and potential entry and exit points.
April 15, 2025
Upside Down(side): Markets' Wild Rides
Markets have had a wild ride these past couple of weeks, alongside chaotic tariff-related news, with volatility (and its policy triggers) most elevated in the bond market.
April 14, 2025
Which Milestone Ages Factor Into Retirement Planning?
Retirement planning is tied to a series of milestone ages. Mark Riepe outlines which birthdays can shape decisions about your financial future.
April 14, 2025
Tariffs Continue to Fuel Market Uncertainty
The U.S. markets and economy are at the mercy of tariffs that are rewriting long-standing global trade policy. How can investors keep calm amid extraordinary volatility?
April 11, 2025
6 Ways to Take Advantage of a Bad Market
Certain moves could make more sense during a bad market than during a good one. Here are six.
April 11, 2025
Tariff Two-Step: What to Watch as Earnings Begin
Earnings season begins with companies adjusting on the fly to tariffs. This could give investors insight into strategies firms are taking and how businesses might be affected.
April 10, 2025
Making Sense of Recent Market Volatility
After a turbulent few days in the market, what strategies should investors consider?
April 9, 2025
What Are Stock Market Circuit Breakers?
Stock market circuit breakers are temporary trading halts that kick in during periods of severe price decline to ensure that information is disseminated, and liquidity managed.
April 8, 2025
Relative Winners in a Trade War
While there are no absolute winners in a trade war, there may be relative winners in the global stock market for investors to consider.
April 7, 2025
The Reality Trap: With Guests Ken Adelman & Julia Minson
What if our biggest blind spot is thinking we don't have a blind spot?
April 7, 2025
Bear Market: Now What?
Bear markets can pose a challenge to your financial goals. Here are seven tips for dealing with down markets.
April 7, 2025
Trends in the Labor Market & More Tariffs (With Nela Richardson)
Nela Richardson of ADP Research breaks down the labor market data.
April 4, 2025
How to Use Walk Limit Orders for Options Trading
Schwab's proprietary Walk Limit orders for options automate the process of placing limit orders, increasing or decreasing the price for traders along the bid/ask spread.
April 3, 2025
Treasury Bond Markets: Seeking Higher Ground
The combination of slowing economic growth and stubborn inflation, combined with uncertainty about U.S. tariff policy, is keeping investors cautious.
April 2, 2025
Are You Making One of These Car Buying Mistakes?
Learn how to navigate the decision-making process of purchasing a vehicle by minding these common financial and psychological factors.
March 31, 2025
The Price You Pay: Valuation Evaluation
Amid a market correction and heightened policy, inflation and growth concerns, valuations are back in the spotlight.
March 31, 2025
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
Bond Markets Digest New Policies
Rapid policy changes are fueling rising prices and slowing economic growth, raising concerns in the bond markets. How can fixed income investors navigate these challenges
March 27, 2025
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