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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.

Washington Keeps Working

There is plenty of activity in Washington that can move the markets, even with Congress in recess. So what should you be watching?

July 30, 2026 • Michael Townsend

Markets and Economy

Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged

In a 9-3 vote, the Fed policy committee chose patience in the face of elevated inflationary pressures, but the dissenting votes raise pressure for a rate hike in September.

July 29, 2026

Company Earnings

Q2 Mag 7 Earnings Preview

Here's what to watch as the Magnificent Seven report earnings, from AI monetization and capital expenditures to guidance and company-specific trends.

July 21, 2026

Government Policy

Inside the Fed’s Toolbox

What the Fed's monetary-policy tools signal about the market.

July 21, 2026

Investing & trading

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

Research

Trading the News

Four common types of news releases—and how to consider trading them.

July 14, 2026 • Joe Mazzola

Margin

Margin Interest Explained

Even if traders don't intend to use margin, there are actions that can trigger margin interest. Here are tips for understanding and reducing the potential of a margin loan.

July 01, 2026

Technical Analysis

Fibonacci Retracement Levels

Fibonacci retracement and extension levels are technical analysis tools that can help traders identify potential support and resistance price levels in stock trading.

June 23, 2026

Technical Analysis

IV Percentile Rankings

Learn how implied volatility (IV) percentages and percentile rankings can help identify when changes in options pricing are normal or unusual.

June 15, 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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