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US Market Commentary

7 Basic thinkorswim® desktop Chart 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

Retail Data Land at 0.5%, Eyes Turn to Trump-Putin

Markets were mostly flat ahead of the open after retail sales data landed as expected, showing consumers continue to spend. President Trump meets with Putin in Alaska today.
August 15, 2025

Practice Options Trading on the thinkorswim Platform

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

Looking to the Futures

After years of underperforming the benchmark cryptocurrency, Ether has found its moment in the sun.
August 14, 2025

Why Invest in International Stocks

Borders are for maps, not portfolios. Learn about the benefits of global investing and how to take action.
August 12, 2025

Europe's Economic Future: A Bright Spot?

While growth may slow in the near term, Europe's longer-term outlook appears to be improving.
August 11, 2025

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are on track to post the best weekly gain since June as strong earnings report overshadow last Friday's soft Nonfarm Payrolls report.
August 8, 2025

Is a Business Development Company Worth the Risk?

Business development company (BDC) investments are known for their attractive yields—and their risks. Here's what to know about investing in BDCs.
August 7, 2025

Using S&P 500 Put Options 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 6, 2025

Bond Markets Reach a Turning Point

Despite inflation pressure, tariffs and immigration policy are leading to slower job growth and consumer spending, which may prompt the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates soon.
August 6, 2025

Getting Started with Equity Research 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 5, 2025

Price Movement Indicator: Market Maker Move

Is the market pricing in a greater-than-typical move in a stock? Check the Market Maker Move indicator on the thinkorswim platform. It can help inform your trading decisions.
August 5, 2025

What is a Roth IRA for Kids and How Does It Work?

Using some after-school and summer earnings to save for retirement could lighten the burden for teen investors later in life.
August 4, 2025

What Is the End Game for Tariffs?

Kevin Gordon joins Kathy Jones to discuss the latest economic indicators, including implications from the latest round of tariffs.
August 1, 2025

Trading in an Uncertain Market

When the market takes a turn, traders may want to go back to basics.
August 1, 2025

Back-to-School Stocks for Your Portfolio

September means back-to-school time, which could mean shopping for your student and a portfolio of stock investments.
July 31, 2025

Crypto Futures: Solana, Ripple Now on thinkorswim

Solana and ripple futures and micro futures contracts are joining bitcoin and ether as tradable cryptocurrencies on the thinkorswim platform.
July 30, 2025

Fed Holds Rates Steady; Eyes Turn to September

Federal Reserve officials leave short-term interest rates unchanged but appear to open the door for a potential rate cut later this year.
July 30, 2025

IPO Basics: What to Know Before Investing

If you're thinking about investing in IPOs, review these IPO basics and important considerations to find out how investing in IPOs works and important considerations before investing in them.

July 29, 2025

Tariffs: Is the Worst Behind or Ahead of Us?

Stocks are near record highs despite rising U.S. tariffs. Why have markets seemed to shrug off tariffs lately, and will it last?
July 28, 2025

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