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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.

Markets and Economy

Friday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

After Thursday's comeback driven by CPI data and Micron, investors contemplate a BOJ rate decision and earnings from Nike and FedEx. Consumer sentiment data is due after the open.

December 19, 2025

Markets and Economy

Thursday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

The S&P 500 starts today on a four-day losing streak ahead of an ECB rate decision and U.S. CPI. Analysts expect a 0.3% headline inflation rise. FedEx and Nike report later today.

December 18, 2025

Futures

Looking to the Futures

Natural Gas futures (/NGF25) have pulled back after hitting a 3-year high on December 5th, at 5.496 as concerns of a colder than normal winter have subsided.

December 18, 2025

Markets and Economy

Tuesday's Schwab Market Podcast

Today's delayed November jobs report at 8:30 a.m. ET is likely to set the tone. Analysts see lethargic growth of 30,000. Tech shares, especially AI, lost more ground Monday.

December 16, 2025

Investing & trading

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

Stocks

How Stock Buybacks Work

Stock buybacks are a major driver of equity markets. Learn how they work, why companies use them, the risks involved, and how to evaluate them as an investor.

December 11, 2025

Fundamental Analysis

Why Moats Matter

Learn how durable competitive advantages like scale, brand strength, and high switching costs can potentially help companies protect profits and market share over the long term.

December 03, 2025

Options

Zeroing In on 0DTE Options

Explore the popularity of 0DTE options trading. With increased volume comes tighter spreads but beware of market volatility. Learn about the potential risks and rewards.

December 02, 2025

Margin

How Portfolio Margin Works

Portfolio margin is available to qualified Schwab clients who have a margin account and meet the requirements. Learn more about what it is, how it works, and the risks involved.

December 01, 2025

Portfolio management

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

Options

What Are Box Spreads?

A box spread options strategy can be a useful cash management tool when executed correctly, potentially helping traders lend or borrow money synthetically via the options market.

November 20, 2025 • Joe Mazzola

Stocks

Mega-Cap Concentration Risks

Mega-cap concentration in the S&P 500 index recently reached its highest level in more than 35 years. Is your portfolio prepared for the related concentration risks?

October 30, 2025

Asset Allocation

How Investors Use Market Cap

Market capitalization is a key guidepost for anyone building a portfolio. Here's what to know.

October 29, 2025

Stocks

How to Use Equity Risk Premium

The equity risk premium can help traders gauge market sentiment, measure stock market valuations, and compare the risk-reward trade-off in asset classes.

October 07, 2025

Learn about the U.S. markets, your way.

Choiceology® podcast

Explore the psychological traps that can lead to expensive mistakes.

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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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