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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

Investors will continue to chew over the Fed's latest rate cut along with Broadcom earnings today after the S&P 500 closed just shy of a record high on Wednesday.

December 11, 2025

Futures

Looking to the Futures

Indexes climbed on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve announced a 25-basis-point rate cut.

December 11, 2025

Markets and Economy

Fed Cuts Interest Rates

The Federal Reserve lowered its policy interest rate by 25 basis points, as widely expected. However, Fed Chairman Powell hinted at a pause ahead, and there were several dissents.

December 10, 2025

Trading Tools

Hidden Economic Indicators

Researching lesser-known economic indicators on the thinkorswim® platform is a low-effort way to potentially elevate an investor's game.

December 10, 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

Indexes climbed on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve announced a 25-basis-point rate cut.

December 11, 2025 • Jacob Baker

International

2026 International Outlook

International stocks could be poised for another strong year in 2026 due to accelerating global growth, attractive valuations and the potential for dollar weakness.

December 09, 2025

Sectors

Stock Sector Outlook

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.

December 05, 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

Portfolio management

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

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

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

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