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US Market Commentary

On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders

Debt, Deficits & One Big Beautiful Bill

Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss the latest tariff news and the implications of the recently passed "One Big Beautiful Bill."
July 11, 2025
U.S. Federal Building

Fixed Income: Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to questions investors are asking about Treasury bonds, tax policy, credit quality, and other issues affecting fixed income investments.
July 9, 2025

Q2 Bank Earnings Preview: A Dimmer Light?

After mid-level performance in Q1, financials sector earnings are seen slowing in Q2, according to analysts, though favorable signs like the yield curve could help margins.
July 9, 2025

2Q Earnings: The Beat Goes On?

The earnings bar is fairly low for the second quarter, setting companies up for a potential easy jump—but there will likely be more focus on forward guidance.
July 7, 2025
Invested in the Game

Sam Hahn: CEO, L.A.B. Golf

Sam Hahn shares how he built the popular golf equipment company L.A.B Golf, what it was like watching J.J. Spaun's final putt at the 2025 U.S. Open, and more.
July 1, 2025

Easy Money? Rate Cuts May Not Ease Borrowing Costs

Though some urge rate cuts, doing that won't necessarily reduce borrowing costs if the market doesn't agree with the timing. It could raise inflation fears, hurting Treasuries.
July 1, 2025

Energy: Global Excess or Shortage of Power?

Israel-Iran hostilities brought a short-term market focus on oil. Longer term, artificial intelligence (AI) electricity needs could create a power shortage, as well as opportunities and risks for investors.
June 30, 2025
On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders

The Markets Shrug at Geopolitics, for Now

Mike Townsend joins the show to discuss the news out of Washington, the evolving geopolitical landscape, and the market's reaction.
June 27, 2025

Breadth Check: Strength and Weakness Trend Tracker

Market breadth can help gauge strength or weakness. Methods include tracking the number of stocks trading above or below moving averages or making new highs or lows.
June 26, 2025

What's Going On…With Inflation

Inflation's trend has been favorable this year, but a growing conflict in Iran—combined with already-imposed tariffs—might put upward pressure in prices later this year.
June 23, 2025
WashingtonWise: A Podcast for Investors

One Big Beautiful Bill: Implications for Investors

The One Big Beautiful Bill being debated in Congress has huge implications for every taxpayer as well as the markets. What’s in the bill, and what will it mean for investors?
June 19, 2025

IPO Market Starts to Warm After Slow Start to 2025

After a long dry spell, there are signs of life in the initial public offerings space. An increase in offerings can sometimes suggest an improvement in overall market sentiment.
June 18, 2025

When to Consider Buying or Selling Based on News

How to know when to potentially sell a stock, and when to buy, as bad news hits. Learn about evaluating bad news affecting companies, sectors, or the economy using fundamental analysis.
June 17, 2025
Invested in the Game

Nick Schreiber: Founder, Old Barnwell

Nick Schreiber talks about the process of building a mission-driven private golf course at Old Barnwell.
June 17, 2025

2025 RMD Reference Guide

What's new with required minimum distributions? We cover the basics here.
June 13, 2025
On Investing with Kathy Jones & Liz Ann Sonders

'Muddiness' & Uncertainty in the Markets (With Cameron Dawson)

Liz Ann Sonders and Cameron Dawson of NewEdge Wealth discuss the uncertainty in the market and how that could impact portfolio construction.
June 13, 2025

Filtering the Market Using Technical Analysis

Identify and evaluate potential trade opportunities using technical analysis tools, including trendlines, moving averages, volume, and more.
June 11, 2025

Using Bookmap on thinkorswim®

Bookmap is a charting application available on thinkorswim that offers visual insight into real-time market data. Traders can use it to better visualize supply, demand, and volume.
June 11, 2025

"Yen-Carry" Anniversary Nears, but Worries Fade

Summer re-runs are popular on TV, but a repeat of last August's "yen-carry" market upheaval isn't likely on the schedule. A shift in positioning by investors is one reason.
June 10, 2025

2025 Mid-Year Outlook: U.S. Stocks and Economy

The U.S. economy and stock market face a confluence of challenges in the second half of the year, keeping the bar relatively (but not restrictively) high for outperformance.
June 9, 2025

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