Stocks
Keep up to date on issues impacting stock investments.
Using thinkorswim® to Find Long-Term Holdings
The thinkorswim® platform has plenty of useful features for long-term investors. Here we break down how to use the Stock Hacker to find long-term candidates for your portfolio.
Is the Next Temperamental Era Upon Us?
The period from the 1960s to the 1990s defined by record-setting inflation and big swings in GDP bears a striking resemblance to the current environment.
Why and How to Invest in Dividend-Paying Stocks
Dividend stocks deliver regular payments to investors and can be an essential part of portfolios. Learn how to assess dividend stocks and understand reasons to choose or avoid certain ones.
Current Pros & Cons in the Market (With Paul Hickey)
Liz Ann Sonders and Paul Hickey of Bespoke Investment Group discuss the pros and cons in the current market environment.
Under-the-Surface Employment Indicators to Watch (With Doug Ramsey)
Liz Ann Sonders interviews Doug Ramsey of the Leuthold Group about the state of the economy and the markets.
Before the Rate Cut, Our View of the Markets
Now that the yield curve has uninverted, what can we expect from the markets as we approach next week's Fed meeting?
Identifying Head-and-Shoulders Patterns in Stock Charts
Identifying so-called head-and-shoulders patterns can be tricky.
Earnings Season & High Demand for Corporate Bonds
How have Q4 corporate earnings fared so far, and what's behind the strong demand for investment-grade corporate bonds?
Key Signals from the Fed & How to Manage Risk
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones analyze new developments in the Fed's balance sheet and debate the role of risk in portfolio construction.
What Can the Sahm Rule Tell Us About the Economy?
Former Fed economist Claudia Sahm discusses the December jobs report and the potential for rate cuts this year.