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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.

Markets and Economy

Fed Holds Steady on Rates

The federal funds rate will remain 3.5% to 3.75%. While the market still expects two rate cuts late this year, the Fed is likely to tread cautiously given the economic backdrop.

January 28, 2026 • Kathy Jones

A Week of Whiplash

Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss market volatility, tariffs, Greenland, Japanese bond yields, and some momentum toward precious metals.

January 23, 2026

Company Earnings

Q4 2025 Tech Earnings

Results from tech titans including Microsoft and Apple are on tap soon. Focus remains on cloud growth and spending after some stocks were punished for raising Cap-Ex last quarter.

January 22, 2026

Market Volatility

Stocks Sink on Trade Tensions

U.S. stocks face broad sell-off and Treasurys plunge with investors rattled by tariff threats amid President Trump's push to acquire Greenland.

January 20, 2026

Investing & trading

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

Investments

Stock Market Terminology

Get definitions for more than 200 common investing terms.

January 22, 2026 • Schwab Center for Financial Research

Technical Analysis

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.

January 06, 2026

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

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. 

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