Experts offer their insights on the U.S. and global markets

Successful investing begins with being informed. Read the insights of top Schwab professionals and keep up with the daily flux of the stock market.

US Market Commentary

Sam Hahn: CEO, L.A.B. Golf

Sam Hahn shares how he built the popular golf equipment company L.A.B Golf, what it was like watching J.J. Spaun's final putt at the 2025 U.S. Open, and more.
July 1, 2025

The Markets Shrug at Geopolitics, for Now

Mike Townsend joins the show to discuss the news out of Washington, the evolving geopolitical landscape, and the market's reaction.
June 27, 2025

The Role of Various Asset Classes in a Portfolio

Stocks, bonds, commodities, and other asset classes each play a unique role in your portfolio.
June 27, 2025

Breadth Check: Strength and Weakness Trend Tracker

Market breadth can help gauge strength or weakness. Methods include tracking the number of stocks trading above or below moving averages or making new highs or lows.
June 26, 2025

Understanding the Gamma Squeeze

A gamma squeeze occurs through a combination of retail call buying, a rally in the stock, and market makers buying stock to hedge exposure, forcing the stock price up.
June 24, 2025

When to Consider Buying or Selling Based on News

How to know when to potentially sell a stock, and when to buy, as bad news hits. Learn about evaluating bad news affecting companies, sectors, or the economy using fundamental analysis.
June 17, 2025

Nick Schreiber: Founder, Old Barnwell

Nick Schreiber talks about the process of building a mission-driven private golf course at Old Barnwell.
June 17, 2025

'Muddiness' & Uncertainty in the Markets (With Cameron Dawson)

Liz Ann Sonders and Cameron Dawson of NewEdge Wealth discuss the uncertainty in the market and how that could impact portfolio construction.
June 13, 2025

Filtering the Market Using Technical Analysis

Identify and evaluate potential trade opportunities using technical analysis tools, including trendlines, moving averages, volume, and more.
June 11, 2025

Options Strategy Spotlight: Long Call vs. Bull Call Spread

With so many bullish options strategies to choose from, how do you know which is right for your next trade? We'll compare two bullish options strategies in order to assist you with the decision-making process.
June 11, 2025

Using Bookmap on thinkorswim®

Bookmap is a charting application available on thinkorswim that offers visual insight into real-time market data. Traders can use it to better visualize supply, demand, and volume.
June 11, 2025

"Yen-Carry" Anniversary Nears, but Worries Fade

Summer re-runs are popular on TV, but a repeat of last August's "yen-carry" market upheaval isn't likely on the schedule. A shift in positioning by investors is one reason.
June 10, 2025

What's Holding Back Small Caps?

Small-cap stocks tend to offer greater growth potential than their large-cap peers, but those returns have yet to materialize consistently. What will it take to turn the tide?
June 6, 2025

Using the Gold/Silver Ratio to Measure Sentiment

The gold/silver ratio tends to increase amid market uncertainty. It is one of several indicators, like the VIX, that can gauge investor sentiment.
June 6, 2025

How Will Tariffs & Debt Affect the Economy?

How could ongoing tariffs and the “One Big Beautiful Bill” impact the US economy?
June 6, 2025

We're Here When You Need Us

Through periods of volatility, our unwavering focus remains on serving you.
June 6, 2025

3 Strength Indicators for Assessing Stock Momentum

Deciding if a trend is forming—and how strong it might be—can make or break a trade. Here are three strength indicators technical traders use to assess a stock's momentum.
June 6, 2025

Charting Seasonality in thinkorswim® desktop

Identifying market or stock patterns can help inform trades. Here's how traders create seasonality charts with thinkorswim® desktop.
June 6, 2025

Chuck Schwab on Life & Golf

The founder of the Charles Schwab Corporation discusses his passion for golf and how it parallels life lessons.
June 3, 2025

3 Smart Skills for Informed Trading

Trading involves multiple skills, and traders can potentially improve their trading acumen—and potentially their results—by following these tips that may be associated with more balanced returns.
June 3, 2025

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