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US Market Commentary
A Future Uncertain: Recession Coming?
Recession fears have risen sharply of late as economic soft data have rolled over, upping the risk that hard data start to catch down.
March 17, 2025
3 Financial Statements to Measure a Company's Strength
When looking for trade opportunities, be sure to check the income statement, the consolidated balance sheet, and the statement of cash flows.
March 14, 2025
Market Correction: What Does It Mean?
What does a "correction" mean, what's likely to happen next, and what can investors do now?
March 14, 2025
Is Recession on the Horizon?
Liz Ann Sonders and Kevin Gordon analyze the dynamics and indicators that might indicate a recession is looming.
March 14, 2025
How to Pick Stocks: Fundamentals vs. Technicals
Find out how you can use these two stock-picking strategies together.
March 12, 2025
M&A Still on Hold Amid Policy Uncertainty
Though mergers and acquisitions were expected to roar back in 2025 thanks to the new administration, uncertainty around Washington policy appears to be holding back new deals.
March 7, 2025
Using RSI to Assess Your Long-Term Holdings
Relative strength index is often used by traders to determine when to buy or sell a stock. Here's how long-term investors can put it to work in their own portfolios.
March 7, 2025
5 Types of Alerts on the thinkorswim® Platform
Schwab's thinkorswim® trading platform offers a wealth of alerts to help you keep tabs on your trades and the market. Here's how to use them as your virtual trading assistant.
March 7, 2025
Recent Questions From Investors
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones answer recent questions from investors, covering topics such as tariffs, bond yields, the Federal Reserve, and more.
March 7, 2025
The (Not So) Magnificent Seven?
Heightened economic uncertainty—propelled mainly by trade policy—has unearthed weakness in the equity market, with most pain felt under the market's surface.
March 3, 2025
What Steps Can You Take to Avoid Cyber Fraud?
Mark Riepe and his guest, Lisa Lang, break down emerging trends in the evolving world of cyber fraud and strategies for protecting your financial security.
March 3, 2025
Headwinds & Tailwinds in the Housing Market (With Ivy Zelman)
Ivy Zelman and Liz Ann Sonders discuss the challenges in the housing market—and find a few reasons to be optimistic.
February 28, 2025
The New Magnificent Seven?
We explore drivers that may contribute to continued outperformance of European stocks since the bull market began in October 2022.
February 24, 2025
Do Tariffs Change the Economic Outlook? (With Phil Mackintosh)
Liz Ann Sonders speaks with Phil Mackintosh, chief economist at Nasdaq, about the labor force, the impact of AI, and valuations.
February 21, 2025
Jigsaw Puzzle: Growth vs. Value
Growth and value are often thought of simplistically, but subsurface details in growth- and value-labeled indexes challenge pre-conceived notions of the factors.
February 18, 2025
How Can You Set the Right Financial Goals?
Mark Riepe is joined by guest Cindy Scott to discuss ways you can align your vision for the future with your values and plan a path to long-term financial success.
February 17, 2025
China Enters the AI Chat (With Louis-Vincent Gave)
Louis-Vincent Gave of Gavekal Research joins Liz Ann Sonders for a discussion on what was so unique about 2024—and China's role in the AI industry.
February 14, 2025
Will the United States Dollar Be Dethroned?
Could the U.S. dollar lose its place as the world's reserve currency? Despite a long-term trend toward currency diversification, we don't see the dollar losing dominance anytime soon.
February 12, 2025
What You Need to Know About 24/5 Trading
Traders can buy and sell hundreds of stocks and ETFs on Schwab's thinkorswim® platform when the market opens on Monday until the market closes on Friday (holidays excluded).
February 11, 2025
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