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US Market Commentary

What Is Swing Trading and How Does It Work?

Swing trading seeks to profit from moves lasting from days to weeks by using technical analysis to spot price patterns. It requires skill, precise execution, and discipline.
August 11, 2026

Equity Diversification in an Era of Concentration

Tech and AI are driving a greater share of global equity market returns and earnings growth, raising concentration risks and the need for broader diversification.
August 10, 2026

The Way You Make Me Feel: Sentiment's Message

Investors remain cautious despite bullish positioning, as rotations curb speculation while record margin debt and high equity allocations raise longer-term risks.
August 5, 2026

Sentiment Boxes to Check: Market Condition Metrics

Several metrics including Schwab's STAX report, investor sentiment data, and the greed and fear index can help investors glean how participants view market conditions.
August 5, 2026

Spot and Stick to Trends with ADX and RSI

Used together, the Average Directional Index and Relative Strength Index can help traders assess a stock's trend, how strong it is, and whether it may be overbought or oversold.
August 4, 2026

Q2 Tech Earnings Preview: Chips, Memory, Software

Chip, software, and memory maker stocks headline the next wave of tech earnings. Here's what investors should watch, from AI infrastructure demand to memory market competition.
August 3, 2026

How Do IRAs Actually Work?

What exactly is an IRA, and how do you know if one makes sense for you? Mark unpacks the fundamentals behind one of the most important retirement accounts.
August 3, 2026

Congress Heads Out, but Washington Keeps Working

There is plenty of activity in Washington that can move the markets, even with Congress in recess. So what should you be watching?
July 30, 2026

Divided Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged

In a 9-3 vote, the Fed policy committee chose patience in the face of elevated inflationary pressures, but the dissenting votes raise pressure for a rate hike in September.
July 29, 2026

Basics of Single-Stock ETFs: Leveraged and Inverse

Single-stock ETFs offer leveraged or inverse exposure to a single company. These funds pose unique risks and aren't for everyone. Here are a few basics.
July 22, 2026

What's in the Fed's Toolbox?

What the Fed's monetary-policy tools signal about the market.
July 21, 2026

Q2 Tech Earnings Preview: It's All About AI ROI

Here's what to watch as the Magnificent Seven report earnings, from AI monetization and capital expenditures to guidance and company-specific trends.
July 21, 2026

Financial Considerations of Moving Abroad

More and more Americans are establishing second homes abroad. Here's how to prepare your finances before making the move.
July 14, 2026

Trading the News

Four common types of news releases—and how to consider trading them.
July 14, 2026

Q2 Bank Earnings Preview: Hawkish Fed Pivot Eyed

The Fed's recent shift into a more hawkish mode creates concern about banking profits later this year, but second-quarter results are seen strong thanks to IPOs, mergers.
July 13, 2026

Navigating the Global Earnings Boom

The global earnings boom may support stocks, but concentration risks remain. Investors should consider diversifying beyond a narrow group of AI beneficiaries.
July 13, 2026

Market Snapshot | July 2026

Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
July 9, 2026

Great Moderation Era: Drift(ing) Away

The Great Moderation has given way to a more volatile era, where inflation shocks and market dispersion favor flexibility and diversification.
July 8, 2026

Understanding Margin Interest

Even if traders don't intend to use margin, there are actions that can trigger margin interest. Here are tips for understanding and reducing the potential of a margin loan.
July 1, 2026

What Is Deflation? Definition, Causes, Examples

Deflation is a broad drop in prices that can slow consumer spending, hurt corporate profits, and reduce economic growth. Learn what causes it and how it can impact markets.
June 30, 2026

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