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US Market Commentary
Rate Cut Coming? Sectors to Watch
Kevin Gordon joins the show to discuss Fed independence and the potential impact of rate changes on various sectors of the economy.
August 29, 2025
Avoiding Trading Violations in Cash Accounts
Understand the stock settlement timeline and the difference between settled and unsettled cash.
August 29, 2025
The Four Stages of the Stock Market Cycle
Learn to identify the four stages of a stock market cycle: accumulation, markup, distribution, and markdown.
August 29, 2025
How to Effectively Read Federal Reserve Minutes
Learning to read the Fed minutes effectively can help traders understand the central bank's policy-making process, sentiment, and rate expectations, all of which can impact markets.
August 28, 2025
Will a Weak Dollar Enhance International Returns?
International stocks have outperformed the broad U.S. stock market so far this year. If the U.S. dollar continues to weaken, it could boost international returns even more.
August 25, 2025
Nvidia Earnings Ahead with China, AI Spend in Focus
Nvidia, the biggest AI-chip firm, reports Wednesday. Watchlist items include the pathway toward resuming H20 chip sales in China, revenue guidance, and Blackwell growth.
August 25, 2025
When It Feels Like Everyone's Watching
It can feel like the whole world is watching you—and judging you—in those embarrassing moments. But are people paying as much attention to you as you think?
August 25, 2025
What's Happening in the Muni Bond Market?
Cooper Howard joins the show to discuss trends and opportunities in the muni bond market.
August 22, 2025
Health Care Sector Struggles as Pharma Tariffs Loom
U.S. health care stocks are having their worst year relative to the S&P 500 in years, and the next blow could be pharma tariffs. Still, some retail investors see opportunity.
August 20, 2025
Q2 Retail Earnings Preview: Demand in Question
Major retailers preparing to report are still facing uncertainty around tariffs' impact on prices and shopper demand. Fresh worries arose after disappointing July jobs data.
August 18, 2025
Inflation: The Heat Is On?
July inflation data emphasized that tariff-related price pressures are still with us, in addition to some heat in the services sector—making the road to Fed cuts a bit bumpier.
August 18, 2025
What's Driving Women's Investing Trends?
Mark Riepe is joined by the head of Schwab's branch network, Jeannie Bidner, to discuss survey data about how women investors view themselves and what drives their decisions.
August 18, 2025
The Risks of P2P Payment Apps
What are the risks of peer-to-peer payment apps? Here's what you should know to avoid potential pitfalls and scams.
August 15, 2025
7 Basic thinkorswim® desktop Chart Drawing Tools
Understanding how to use thinkorswim® desktop's drawing tools can help traders identify trends and patterns. Here's an overview of seven commonly used chart drawing tools.
August 15, 2025
Why Invest in International Stocks
Borders are for maps, not portfolios. Learn about the benefits of global investing and how to take action.
August 12, 2025
How a Single Source of Information Can Seem Like Several
It must be great if everyone is talking about it, right? Learn how we overweight a single source of information when exposed to it through multiple channels.
August 11, 2025
Europe's Economic Future: A Bright Spot?
While growth may slow in the near term, Europe's longer-term outlook appears to be improving.
August 11, 2025
Is a Business Development Company Worth the Risk?
Business development company (BDC) investments are known for their attractive yields—and their risks. Here's what to know about investing in BDCs.
August 7, 2025
Bond Markets Reach a Turning Point
Despite inflation pressure, tariffs and immigration policy are leading to slower job growth and consumer spending, which may prompt the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates soon.
August 6, 2025
Getting Started with Equity Research Reports
Equity research reports can help investors assess a stock, but sometimes they're confusing or complicated. Learning how they work can help investors make more informed decisions.
August 5, 2025
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