Recent Market Commentary Articles: Charles Schwab

Schwab Market Perspective: No Escape

by Liz Ann Sonders, Brad Sorensen and Michelle Gibley
April 23, 2013

Global growth concerns have reemerged and volatility has followed, is this the precursor to something more serious?

Eye of the Beholder: Dissecting the Variety of Price-Earnings Ratios

by Liz Ann Sonders
April 2, 2013

There are many ways to value the stock market. Here, a look at several popular metrics, along with my view on the attractiveness of stocks.

Market at Mercy of Fiscal Cliff Until Resolution

by Liz Ann Sonders
December 4, 2012

The market is at the mercy of the fiscal cliff until a deal is struck (or not). Aside from that, the fundamentals have improved, but remain mixed.

Don't Bring Me Down: Not Swayed by Pessimism at BCA Research Investment Conference

by Liz Ann Sonders
October 2, 2012

I'm often asked to share favorite books, research and conferences. This report highlights a recent conference I attended and its key takeaways.

U.S. Housing: Good Vibrations

by Liz Ann Sonders
July 30, 2012

It's time for an update to January's report on housing, and the news continues to get better. Household formations are key.

Our House: Is the United States the Best House in a Bad Neighborhood?

by Liz Ann Sonders
June 4, 2012

The latest employment report sunk markets near correction territory in the face of elevated global growth risks—but not all bright spots have darkened.

Comfortably Numb: Have Investors Become Too Complacent?

by Liz Ann Sonders
April 2, 2012

Thanks to a rip-roaring stock market rally since last October, optimistic sentiment has surged … is this a contrarian sign of trouble to come?

The Business of Feeding the World

by Michelle Gibley
February 24, 2012

Food demand is rising. However, short-term performance of the agribusiness sector can be volatile due to moves in energy prices and the US dollar.

Sunday Bloody Sunday: Hoping For a Giants Win

by Liz Ann Sonders
January 30, 2012

A quick look at the stock market's technical and sentiment picture suggests some near-term caution, but longer-term optimism.

Déjà Vu? Eurozone Crisis Today vs. 2008

by Liz Ann Sonders
November 28, 2011

The market is manically reacting to every piece of news out of Europe while investors are wondering whether we're setting up a repeat of 2008.

Volatility Continues: Are the Markets Overreacting?

by Liz Ann Sonders, Michelle Gibley, and Brad Sorensen
Updated August 22, 2011

Stocks have been falling as global economic growth fears combined with renewed concerns in Europe.

Breaking Commentary: Dow Drops More Than 600

by Liz Ann Sonders
Updated August 8, 2011

The hit to confidence as a result of the torturous debt-ceiling negotiations and the S&P downgrade may not go away soon.

US Credit Rating Downgrade—What Does It Mean?

by Kathy Jones
Updated August 8, 2011

Now that the initial shock has filtered through the markets, we take a look at what it means for investors.

Disappearing Act: GDP Loses Steam

by Liz Ann Sonders
August 1, 2011

We examine the ugly GDP report and concerns about growth in the second half.

Some Days (Months) Are Better Than Others

by Liz Ann Sonders
May 31, 2011

Risk-on versus risk-off … the latest flip of the switch was to risk-off, reflecting an economic soft patch that we believe is temporary.

Bears and Bulls in the China Shop

by Michelle Gibley
May 24, 2011

With a potential slowdown in Chinese growth, is it time to sell or buy? We explore.

Are Commodity-Rich Countries Worth a Look?

by Michelle Gibley
May 2, 2011

Commodity prices rose dramatically in the past year. Does it still make sense to invest in commodity-rich countries, like Australia, Canada and some emerging markets?

Let Profits Run

by Mark Eidem
April 26, 2011

Are you taking profits on your trades too soon? Find out why you shouldn't sell at the first sign of trouble.

Back in Black: Economy Moves to Expansion From Recovery

by Liz Ann Sonders
January 31, 2011

The economy moved into expansion mode but was overshadowed by civil unrest in Egypt. More sentiment excess needs to work off, but we remain optimistic.

Win, Lose or Draw: Do We Have a Win-Win Scenario?

by Liz Ann Sonders
October 4, 2010

A hedge fund bigwig spouts a win-win market scenario, with or without the Fed's help, boosting stocks. Is it too good to be true?

The Trader's Toolbox

by Mark Eidem
March 18, 2010

Learn about the tools of technical analysis and how to make the most of them. First in a series.

Debt: What Is and What Should Never Be

by Liz Ann Sonders
February 3, 2010

Private- and financial-sector debt got us into this crisis, and many view public-sector debt as the solution. It's not: Belt-tightening is crucial.

Massachusetts Election Changes the Dynamics in Washington

by Michael Townsend
January 28, 2010

The recent Massachusetts Senate election changed the political dynamics in Washington considerably, shaking up healthcare reform, financial regulation, tax changes and more.