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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.

Sectors

Stock Sector Outlook

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.

August 29, 2025 • Schwab Center for Financial Research

Markets and Economy

How to Read the Fed Minutes

Learning to read the Fed minutes effectively can help traders understand the central bank's policy-making process, sentiment, and rate expectations, all of which can impact markets.

August 28, 2025

International

Weak Dollar's Impact on Returns

International stocks have outperformed the broad U.S. stock market so far this year. If the U.S. dollar continues to weaken, it could boost international returns even more.

August 25, 2025

Company Earnings

Q2 Nvidia Earnings

Nvidia, the biggest AI-chip firm, reports Wednesday. Watchlist items include the pathway toward resuming H20 chip sales in China, revenue guidance, and Blackwell growth.

August 25, 2025

Investing & trading

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

Options

Using a Covered Call Strategy

Understanding how this options strategy works could help traders potentially earn income from stocks they own, but it's not without risks. Take the time to learn what's involved.

August 27, 2025

Options

Early Credit Spread Assignment

Early assignment is a risk of trading credit spreads. What happens when a trader's notified money is due? Learn how to take an economical approach to managing an early assignment.

August 20, 2025

Trading Tools

7 thinkorswim® Drawing Tools

Understanding how to use thinkorswim® desktop's drawing tools can help traders identify trends and patterns. Here's an overview of seven commonly used chart drawing tools.

August 15, 2025

Options

Trading Options with paperMoney

Stock traders may consider options as way to generate income or speculate on the market, but it takes practice to master the complexities. Learn how to get started risk-free.

August 14, 2025

Portfolio management

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

International

Why International Stocks

Borders are for maps, not portfolios. Learn about the benefits of global investing and how to take action.

August 12, 2025 • D.J. Tierney

Investments

BDCs: High Yields, Big Risks?

Business development company (BDC) investments are known for their attractive yields—and their risks. Here's what to know about investing in BDCs.

August 07, 2025

Portfolio Management

Ways to Hedge a Downturn

Using S&P 500 put options for temporary downside portfolio protection when concerns over an event-driven sell-off are elevated.

August 06, 2025

Fundamental Analysis

Interpreting Equity Reports

Equity research reports can help investors assess a stock, but sometimes they're confusing or complicated. Learning how they work can help investors make more informed decisions.

August 05, 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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