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US Market Commentary
How Stock Buybacks Work and Why They Matter
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
Markets Digest Fed Cut, Broadcom Earnings On Deck
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
Oracle Pops Powell's Balloon, Broadcom Bats Next
Oracle's results disappointed, hitting tech stocks after the market neared record highs Wednesday on the Fed rate cut. Broadcom reports later, providing another look at AI demand.
December 11, 2025
Looking to the Futures
Indexes climbed on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve announced a 25-basis-point rate cut.
December 11, 2025
Tracking Lesser-Known 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
Fed Cut Seen, but Dissents, Powell, Dot Plot Eyed
The Fed is seen cutting rates by 25 basis points today. Focus then turns to Powell's thoughts, the dot plot of rate projections, and any dissents. Oracle reports after the close.
December 10, 2025
Fed Cuts Rates for the Third Time This Year
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
2026 Outlook: International Stocks and Economy
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 9, 2025
Job Openings, 10-Year Auction Ahead as Fed Meets
Futures trading shows 90% odds of a Fed rate cut tomorrow. Yields rose again Monday, a possible headwind for stocks, while job openings data arrive after the open today.
December 9, 2025
2026 Outlook: U.S. Stocks and Economy
We believe the macro environment will continue to be unstable given policy crosscurrents and a wobbly labor market, but stocks can likely churn higher given a firmer earnings backdrop.
December 9, 2025
Fed Meeting, Job Openings, Oracle Pack a Busy Week
This week features a Fed meeting, Broadcom and Oracle results, and job openings data. Yields rose sharply last week, raising concerns. Major indexes approached record highs Friday.
December 8, 2025
Implications of a New Fed Chair Nominee
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones review the Federal Reserve’s latest dilemma and the complexity of policy setting in this environment.
December 5, 2025
Sector Views: Monthly Stock Sector Outlook
Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
December 5, 2025
Waiting Game as PCE Inflation Loom Soon After Open
Volatility could rise at 10 a.m. ET with the release of PCE data, but earnings news is slim. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are on three-day win streaks before next week's Fed decision.
December 5, 2025
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Equity markets have remained largely unchanged this week as investors anticipate guidance from the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.
December 5, 2025
2026 Outlook: Treasury Bonds and Fixed Income
Overall, we expect 2026 to be another good year of returns for bond investors, but the range of potential outcomes is wide.
December 3, 2025
Economic Moats: Why They 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 3, 2025
Utilities Lose Defensive Touch as AI Ignites Rally
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 2, 2025
Stocks: Less Comfortably Numb
After a gangbuster stock market rally since the early-April lows, many of the prior highfliers have taken a breather amid AI bubble and valuation concerns.
November 24, 2025
Are Transports Losing Their Barometer Status?
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
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