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What Is the Debt Ceiling and Why Does It Matter?

What's the debt ceiling? Learn how the debt ceiling works and how a default on federal debt could impact the U.S. stock market and economy.
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Bank CDs vs. Brokered CDs: What's the Difference?

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Emerging Markets: AI Opportunity and AI Risk

Technology has become a major driver of emerging-market stock performance.
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How to Use Heikin Ashi Charts

Heikin ashi charts can potentially help traders identify when trends are likely to reverse. Learn how to read these charts and how to use them when trading.
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Forward/Backward: 2025 Review With a Note on Venezuela

The capture of Venezuelan President Maduro has been digested well by global markets, which is in keeping with 2025’s theme of massive volatility and solid index-level returns.
January 5, 2026

3 Stock Options Trading Stats on thinkorswim

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.
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This Cool Investing Feature Is the Key to Reaching Your Goals

See how compound growth can boost your savings.
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More Than Meets the Eye: How 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

10 Answers to Common Investing Questions

Discover expert answers to some of the most common questions about investing. We'll cover topics like why to invest, when to invest, how much to invest, and more.
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Closing Thoughts on a Year of Uncertainty

At the end of 2025, Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones assess the resiliency of the economy.
December 19, 2025
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How Stock Buybacks Work and Why They Matter

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

Tracking Lesser-Known 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
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Implications of a New Fed Chair Nominee

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones review the Federal Reserve’s latest dilemma and the complexity of policy setting in this environment.
December 5, 2025
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Economic Moats: Why They 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.
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What Are 0DTE Options? Learn the Basics

0DTE options have grown in popularity. Learn how they work, why higher trading volume may lead to tighter spreads, and why volatility risk matters.
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Utilities Lose Defensive Touch as AI Ignites Rally

Thanks to AI-generated power demand, the utilities sector is losing its traditional defensive role. Is this a permanent move, or will utilities ultimately regain their place?
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Option Traders: How Portfolio Margin Works

Portfolio margin is available to qualified Schwab clients who have a margin account and meet the requirements. Learn more about what it is, how it works, and the risks involved.
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Contango and Backwardation Explained

The slope of a futures curve—whether in contango or backwardation—can greatly impact the profitability and risk involved in several trading strategies.
November 25, 2025

Are Transports Losing Their Barometer Status?

Amid tech competition and industry challenges, transports—long seen as an economic barometer—were outpaced by major indexes over the last year. Is the sector still a useful tool?
November 24, 2025

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