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Understanding the U.S. market

Learn how to find favorable trends in the U.S. market along with strategies for capitalizing on them.

Markets and Economy

Thursday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

Initial jobless claims and Challenger layoff data come ahead of the open after ADP's weak report yesterday raised rate cut odds. Salesforce and Snowflake results are also in focus.

December 04, 2025

Bonds

2026 Fixed Income Outlook

Overall, we expect 2026 to be another good year of returns for bond investors, but the range of potential outcomes is wide.

December 03, 2025

Markets and Economy

Wednesday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

Crypto turned around yesterday but Marvell Technology earnings appeared to disappoint. Today brings Salesforce results and ADP jobs data, along with Macy's and Snowflake.

December 03, 2025

Markets and Economy

Are Utilities Still Defensive?

Thanks to AI-generated power demand, the utilities sector is losing its traditional defensive role. Is this a permanent move, or will utilities ultimately regain their place?

December 02, 2025

Investing & trading

Whether new to U.S. markets or experienced, find ways to take your investing and trading knowledge to the next level.

Bonds

2026 Fixed Income Outlook

Overall, we expect 2026 to be another good year of returns for bond investors, but the range of potential outcomes is wide.

December 03, 2025 • Kathy Jones • Collin Martin

Futures

Looking to the Futures

Japanese Yen (/6J) Futures rose as speculation mounts that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) may tighten monetary policy

December 02, 2025

Markets and Economy

Transports Slow, Role Unclear

Amid tech competition and industry challenges, transports—long seen as an economic barometer—were outpaced by major indexes over the last year. Is the sector still a useful tool?

November 24, 2025

Investments

ETNs: The Facts and the Risks

Exchange-traded notes (ETNs) may have a similar sounding name, but ETNs are not the same as exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and they carry some important risks for investors.

November 20, 2025

Portfolio management

Learn about the various roles U.S. securities can play in your portfolio.

Fundamental Analysis

Why Moats Matter

Learn how durable competitive advantages like scale, brand strength, and high switching costs can potentially help companies protect profits and market share over the long term.

December 03, 2025

Stocks

Mega-Cap Concentration Risks

Mega-cap concentration in the S&P 500 index recently reached its highest level in more than 35 years. Is your portfolio prepared for the related concentration risks?

October 30, 2025

Asset Allocation

How Investors Use Market Cap

Market capitalization is a key guidepost for anyone building a portfolio. Here's what to know.

October 29, 2025

Stocks

How to Use Equity Risk Premium

The equity risk premium can help traders gauge market sentiment, measure stock market valuations, and compare the risk-reward trade-off in asset classes.

October 07, 2025

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Choiceology® podcast

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Look closely at biases that might cloud your judgement and cost you money.

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