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

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US Market Commentary

What's Driving Women's Investing Trends?

Mark Riepe is joined by the head of Schwab's branch network, Jeannie Bidner, to discuss survey data about how women investors view themselves and what drives their decisions.
August 18, 2025

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

The Risks of P2P Payment Apps

What are the risks of peer-to-peer payment apps? Here's what you should know to avoid potential pitfalls and scams.
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

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

How a Single Source of Information Can Seem Like Several

It must be great if everyone is talking about it, right? Learn how we overweight a single source of information when exposed to it through multiple channels.
August 11, 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

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

Is Delayed Tariff Pain About to Hit U.S. Markets?

Lately the markets and economy have shrugged off tariffs, but that may be changing as new trade deals increase tariffs and companies begin to pass those costs on to consumers.
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

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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