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Discover ways to identify, analyze, and act on U.S. investment opportunities with our timely insights and comprehensive educational resources.

Understanding the U.S. market

Learn how to find favorable trends in the U.S. market along with strategies for capitalizing on them.

Markets and Economy

Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

August 14, 2026 • Liz Ann Sonders • Kevin Gordon • Collin Martin • Michelle Gibley • Chris Ferrarone

Markets and Economy

Geopolitical Uncertainty

Geopolitical developments at home and abroad could have longer-lasting impacts on the markets. Here, three experts discuss what it all means for investors.

August 14, 2026

Fixed Income

Bonds or Bond Funds?

Not sure which to choose? Here are some things to consider about individual bonds versus bond funds.

August 13, 2026

International

Diversification, Concentration

Tech and AI are driving a greater share of global equity market returns and earnings growth, raising concentration risks and the need for broader diversification.

August 10, 2026

Investing & trading

Whether new to U.S. markets or experienced, find ways to take your investing and trading knowledge to the next level.

Investments

What's an ADR?

Some of the largest tech stocks aren't traded on the S&P 500, though they trade on U.S. markets and affect Wall Street sentiment. ADRs are familiar stocks with unfamiliar pedigrees.

August 19, 2026 • Dan Rosenberg

Options

Understanding Dividend Risk

When holding a short call option on a dividend-paying stock, traders should understand how dividend risk can affect options pricing, early assignment, and strategy outcomes.

August 17, 2026

Fixed Income

Bonds or Bond Funds?

Not sure which to choose? Here are some things to consider about individual bonds versus bond funds.

August 13, 2026

Stocks

Large Trader Rule Explained

The Large Trader Rule requires traders whose transactions hit certain thresholds to register with the SEC and meet ongoing compliance requirements. Here's how to remain compliant.

August 12, 2026

Portfolio management

Learn about the various roles U.S. securities can play in your portfolio.

Markets and Economy

Geopolitical Uncertainty

Geopolitical developments at home and abroad could have longer-lasting impacts on the markets. Here, three experts discuss what it all means for investors.

August 14, 2026 • Michelle Gibley • Collin Martin • Michael Townsend

Markets and Economy

Sentiment Boxes to Check

Several metrics including Schwab's STAX report, investor sentiment data, and the greed and fear index can help investors glean how participants view market conditions.

August 05, 2026

Stocks

Managing Stock Concentration

A hot run for a handful of stocks can be boon to your portfolio—but also lead to overconcentration. Here's what to know about managing stock concentration risk.

April 10, 2026

Fundamental Analysis

Trading Amid Uncertainty

When the market takes a turn, traders may want to go back to basics.

April 03, 2026

Learn about the U.S. markets, your way.

From podcasts* and daily market updates to insightful commentary, explore more helpful resources from Schwab.

Choiceology® podcast

Explore the psychological traps that can lead to expensive mistakes. 

Apple Podcasts YouTube Spotify

Financial Decoder® podcast

Look closely at biases that might cloud your judgement and cost you money. 

Apple Podcasts YouTube Spotify

Updates and commentary

Get the latest U.S. market insights from Schwab through live commentary, detailed analysis, and more.
 

Schwab Network U.S. Market Commentary

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