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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.

Market Volatility

Stocks Fall on Fed, Trade Fear

Trump's criticism of Fed Chair Powell, along with lack of trade progress, hit stocks and pushed yields higher. The dollar reached new 3-year lows and gold made all-time highs.

April 21, 2025 • Alex Coffey

International

Early Impacts of the Trade War

Theoretical forecasts and earnings announcements may provide initial insights as to the impact of current tariff proposals, although estimates may be imprecise.

April 21, 2025

Markets and Economy

No Earnings Rescue from Dollar

The U.S. dollar hit 3-year lows after tariff "liberation day," and a weak greenback often aids U.S. companies with big overseas sales. That may not happen now as the trade war simmers.

April 21, 2025

Markets and Economy

Weekly Market Outlook

Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.

April 21, 2025

Investing & trading

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

Technical Analysis

Average True Range Indicator

The Average True Range indicator can help traders analyze volatility, place stops and limits, and manage position size.

April 22, 2025

Technical Analysis

What Are Bollinger Bands?

Bollinger Bands® help you identify sharp, short-term price movements and potential entry and exit points.

April 15, 2025

Order Types

Walk Limit Orders for Options

Schwab's proprietary Walk Limit orders for options automate the process of placing limit orders, increasing or decreasing the price for traders along the bid/ask spread.

April 03, 2025

Stocks

3 Gauges of Company 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

Portfolio management

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

Markets and Economy

Moves for a Bad Market

Certain moves could make more sense during a bad market than during a good one. Here are six.

April 11, 2025 • Rob Williams

Stocks

Fundamentals vs. Technicals

Find out how you can use these two stock-picking strategies together.

March 12, 2025

Sectors

What Are Stock Sectors?

Here are key facts to know about equity sectors—what they are, what they do, and how stock sectors can be used in investing.

February 28, 2025

Investments

Capital Market Expectations

Continuing last year's trend, our 2025 outlook shows fixed income benefiting from high rates, while equities face a narrowing edge over risk-free investments.

January 03, 2025

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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