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US Market Commentary
Weekly Trader's Outlook
The Russell 2000 and S&P 500 Equal Weight are on track for weekly gains as money flows towards non-tech areas of the market. Q4 earnings and firm economic data continues to support the bulls' thesis.
January 16, 2026
Fed Speakers, Bank Earnings, TSM Strength in Focus
Investors will be closely watching more bank earnings reports and another group of Fed speakers on Friday after TSM's strong earnings report boosted chip stocks yesterday.
January 16, 2026
Tech Stocks on Track for a Second Day of Gains
Led by chipmakers, tech stocks were moving higher for a second day Friday, while small caps looked poised to continue their recent outperformance.
January 16, 2026
Looking to the Futures
January Bitcoin Futures (/BTCF26) attempted to extend its 3-day bounce on Thursday but was met with resistance as price action began to fizzle out.
January 16, 2026
More Bank Earnings, Jobless Claims, TSM Ahead
More bank earnings arrive today along with jobless claims and Taiwan Semiconductor results. Tech and banking sectors have struggled this week. Metals continue to rally.
January 15, 2026
PPI Data, Big Bank Results, Retail Sales Line Up
Today features December PPI, earnings from three large banks, and retail sales. Investors also await a possible Supreme Court tariff ruling, while oil rose on Iran worries.
January 14, 2026
The Bond Market in 2026: What Could Go Wrong?
We expect another generally good year for bond returns this year, but even the best-laid plans can go awry when circumstances change. Here are four risks to our outlook.
January 14, 2026
Managing Your Finances After the Loss of a Spouse
Handling financial matters while navigating the emotions of losing a spouse can feel daunting. But by addressing the most urgent financial needs, you can make a clear path forward.
January 14, 2026
JPMorgan Results, CPI Due After Fresh Record Highs
December CPI and JPMorgan Chase are out before the open, with analysts expecting solid results from JPM and 0.3% CPI gains. Treasury yields are near the top of their recent range.
January 13, 2026
What Is the Debt Ceiling and Why Does It Matter?
What's the debt ceiling? Learn how the debt ceiling works and how a default on federal debt could impact the U.S. stock market and economy.
January 13, 2026
Banks, CPI, Fed Speeches Follow Mixed Jobs Data
Bank results and the Consumer Price Index are key this week. Jobs data pushed down rate cut odds, but stocks hit new highs as unemployment fell. A 10-year note auction comes today.
January 12, 2026
Emerging Markets: AI Opportunity and AI Risk
Technology has become a major driver of emerging-market stock performance.
January 12, 2026
Q4 Bank Earnings Preview: Do Results Back Rally?
Big banks begin reporting tomorrow with JPMorgan Chase. Fundamentals may need to be robust to match the sector's recent Wall Street gains, and loan demand could get a close look.
January 12, 2026
Sector Views: Monthly Stock Sector Outlook
Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
January 8, 2026
How to Use Heikin Ashi Charts
Heikin ashi charts can potentially help traders identify when trends are likely to reverse. Learn how to read these charts and how to use them when trading.
January 6, 2026
Forward/Backward: 2025 Review With a Note on Venezuela
The capture of Venezuelan President Maduro has been digested well by global markets, which is in keeping with 2025’s theme of massive volatility and solid index-level returns.
January 5, 2026
3 Stock Options Trading Stats on thinkorswim
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
This Cool Investing Feature Is the Key to Reaching Your Goals
See how compound growth can boost your savings.
December 26, 2025
How to Invest Like a Boss—As a Teen
Check out the different types of investing accounts and how to pick the right account type for your goal.
December 26, 2025
More Than Meets the Eye: How to Read Stock Quotes
New to investing and never ventured past the buy/sell buttons? Start by learning how to read stock quotes and other technical information.
December 23, 2025
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