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Discover ways to identify, analyze, and act on U.S. investment opportunities with our timely insights and comprehensive educational resources.

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

Friday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

Stocks start 2026 on a four-day skid after another drop Wednesday amid little news. Trading could be light between the holiday and the weekend. No major data or earnings are due.

January 02, 2026

Futures

Looking to the Futures

Markets and investors wished 2025 farewell on Wednesday with most major indices dipping lower on the last trading day of the year. S&P 500 Futures (/ESH26) settled at 6892.5 on Wednesday down from its previous close of 6944.25.

January 02, 2026

Markets and Economy

Wednesday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

The S&P 500 index is down three straight days but up 17% for the year. Jobless claims are the only data on tap but today is a full trading session before tomorrow's holiday.

December 31, 2025

Markets and Economy

Tuesday's Schwab Market Podcast

In an otherwise slow holiday week, one highlight is Fed minutes due at 2 p.m. ET. Thin volume has made trends tough to track, and stocks fell Monday amid tech and metals weakness.

December 30, 2025

Investing & trading

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

Futures

Looking to the Futures

Markets and investors wished 2025 farewell on Wednesday with most major indices dipping lower on the last trading day of the year. S&P 500 Futures (/ESH26) settled at 6892.5 on Wednesday down from its previous close of 6944.25.

January 02, 2026 • Jacob Baker

Trading Tools

Stock Options Trading Stats

Learn how three options statistics on thinkorswim—implied and historical volatility, the Sizzle Index, and the put/call ratio—can help traders make more informed decisions.

December 31, 2025

Investments

Getting Started with Investing

Check out the different types of investing accounts and how to pick the right account type for your goal.

December 26, 2025

Investments

The Power of Investing

See how compound growth can boost your savings.

December 26, 2025

Portfolio management

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

Investments

Getting Started with Investing

Check out the different types of investing accounts and how to pick the right account type for your goal.

December 26, 2025

Stocks

How Stock Buybacks Work

Stock buybacks are a major driver of equity markets. Learn how they work, why companies use them, the risks involved, and how to evaluate them as an investor.

December 11, 2025

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

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Choiceology® podcast

Explore the psychological traps that can lead to expensive mistakes.

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Financial Decoder® podcast

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

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Updates and commentary

Get the latest U.S. market insights from Schwab through live commentary, detailed analysis, and more.

Schwab Network U.S. Market Commentary

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