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Robo-Advisors and Emotions

Trading with your emotions during times of market volatility? Explore whether a robo-advisor may be able to help.

June 14, 2024

Perspective: Mid-Year Outlook

Diverging economic data and changing expectations for rate cuts have continued to complicate the market outlook.

June 14, 2024

Midyear Outlook: Stocks, Global & D.C.

What can investors expect from the U.S. stock market, the global markets, and the policy landscape in D.C. in the second half of 2024?

June 14, 2024

Strong Economy But Investor Uncertainty Lingers

Even with a growing economy, falling inflation, and record low unemployment, investors can’t shake concerns about interest rates, the election, and the U.S. debt and deficit.

June 13, 2024

The Fed Stays Patient

As expected, the Federal Reserve kept its policy rate unchanged at the June meeting, but left the door open to rate cuts later this year if inflation declines.

June 12, 2024

Market updates

Joe Mazzola

Schwab Market Update: Opening

Joe Mazzola
June 14, 2024
Joe Mazzola

Today's Options Market Update

Joe Mazzola
June 14, 2024

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Nathan Peterson
June 14, 2024
Dan Sweeney

Looking to the Futures

Dan Sweeney
June 14, 2024

Popular in trading

What to Watch as You Trade

To participate more actively in the market, it's important to know what kind of trader you want to be and which metrics to follow. Schwab's veteran traders share some ideas.

May 15, 2024

Swing Trading Stock Strategies

Learn some of the basic entry and exit signals and money management techniques used in swing trading.

May 14, 2024


Ins and Outs of Short Selling

Make sure you understand the risks of short selling before taking the plunge.

March 11, 2024

Futures Trader on thinkorswim®

Learn how to trade futures using the Futures Trader tab on thinkorswim® desktop.

February 29, 2024

Pattern Day Trader Rules

If you're a frequent trader, you could face permanent restrictions if you fall afoul of pattern day trader rule.

May 12, 2023

Understanding Option Greeks

Learn how option Greeks can help you evaluate the risks and rewards of options contracts.

November 02, 2021

Planning and retirement

The Future of Cybercrime

Artificial intelligence is quickly reshaping cybercrime. Here, two cybersecurity experts discuss the future of internet fraud and what individuals can do to keep their data safe.

June 14, 2024

What Is Estate Planning?

Learn what goes into an estate plan and why everyone—regardless of age, health, or wealth—can benefit from creating one.

June 14, 2024


Gifting Appreciated Stock

A look at the potential tax advantages of gifting appreciated stock to new grads.

June 14, 2024

529 College Savings Plans

The 529 savings plan provides several tax advantages when used for education expenses.

June 14, 2024

Protecting Your IP

Artists, inventors, and other creators may have valuable intellectual property (IP) that must not be overlooked in estate planning. Here's how to identify, value, and incorporate your IP into your estate plan.

June 14, 2024

Your Retirement Lifestyle

When it comes to planning for retirement, determining your personal identity—and associated goals—is an important (and often overlooked) step.

June 14, 2024

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