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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.

Closing Thoughts on 2025

At the end of 2025, Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones assess the resiliency of the economy.

December 19, 2025 • Liz Ann Sonders • Kathy Jones

Markets and Economy

Perspective: 2026 Outlook

Investors are navigating not just uncertainty, but an unstable environment influenced by tariffs and inflation, among other factors. While volatility may increase, there is likely room for another solid year in 2026, especially for fixed income and international stocks.

December 12, 2025

Markets and Economy

Market Snapshot

Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.

December 12, 2025

Trading Tools

Hidden 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

Investing & trading

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

Trading Tools

Stock Options Trading Stats

Learn how three options statistics on thinkorswim—implied and historical volatility, the Sizzle Index, and the put/call ratio—can help traders make more informed decisions.

December 31, 2025

Investments

Getting Started with Investing

Check out the different types of investing accounts and how to pick the right account type for your goal.

December 26, 2025

Investments

The Power of Investing

See how compound growth can boost your savings.

December 26, 2025

Stocks

Learn to Read Stock Quotes

New to investing and never ventured past the buy/sell buttons? Start by learning how to read stock quotes and other technical information.

December 23, 2025

Portfolio management

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

Investments

Getting Started with Investing

Check out the different types of investing accounts and how to pick the right account type for your goal.

December 26, 2025

Stocks

How Stock Buybacks Work

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

Fundamental Analysis

Why Moats 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 03, 2025

Options

What Are Box Spreads?

A box spread options strategy can be a useful cash management tool when executed correctly, potentially helping traders lend or borrow money synthetically via the options market.

November 20, 2025

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Choiceology® podcast

Explore the psychological traps that can lead to expensive mistakes. 

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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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