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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.

Company Earnings

What Is Earnings Guidance?

Many public companies regularly provide earnings guidance, and it often moves shares. What is guidance, why do companies share it, and how should investors monitor it and react?

March 26, 2026

Company Earnings

Quarterly Earnings Calls

A company's earnings call gives investors a ringside seat, providing insights and perspective that go beyond the numbers. Here's how they work and what to listen for.

March 24, 2026

Inflation, Oil & Uncertainty

Liz Ann and Collin examine how geopolitical tensions, rising energy prices, and shifting inflation expectations are driving sharp rotations beneath the surface of equity markets.

March 20, 2026

Markets and Economy

Fed Keeps Rates Steady

The federal funds rate will remain 3.5% to 3.75%. The 'dot plot' still projects a single rate cut this year, and the Fed sees slightly stronger economic growth and inflation.

March 18, 2026

Investing & trading

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

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Volatility Shrinks

Bitcoin is now less volatile than some Magnificent 7 stocks, but it's still capable of steep, prolonged declines.

March 25, 2026

Market Volatility

Stock Market's Ups and Downs

Many investors think about getting out of the stock market when it gets bumpy. But history shows that staying invested over the long term has resulted in positive gains.

March 18, 2026

Stocks

STAX Generational Trends

February's market volatility sparked a generational divide in buying activity, according to the Schwab Trading Activity Index™. Gen X leaned in, while Gen Z was more conservative.

March 12, 2026

International

Emerging Markets' AI Glow-Up

Forget oil and copper—today’s "Emerging Markets" are being written in code, powered by elite semiconductors, and accelerated by the most aggressive AI buildout in history.

February 27, 2026

Portfolio management

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

Market Volatility

Stock Market's Ups and Downs

Many investors think about getting out of the stock market when it gets bumpy. But history shows that staying invested over the long term has resulted in positive gains.

March 18, 2026

International

Emerging Markets' AI Glow-Up

Forget oil and copper—today’s "Emerging Markets" are being written in code, powered by elite semiconductors, and accelerated by the most aggressive AI buildout in history.

February 27, 2026

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

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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

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Schwab Network U.S. Market Commentary

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