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Understanding the U.S. market

Learn how to find favorable trends in the U.S. market along with strategies for capitalizing on them.

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Markets and Economy

Schwab Market Perspective

Iran war-related headlines continue to cause volatility in the markets and oil prices to rise, but our experts remind readers that uncertain times might also present opportunities.

April 17, 2026 • Liz Ann Sonders • Kevin Gordon • Collin Martin • Michelle Gibley • Chris Ferrarone

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Markets and Economy

Recapping oil, banks, breadth

A recap of some of this week's big stories covers a shift between oil and stock prices, the rising RSI, bank earnings, and the global impact of stifled oil production.

April 17, 2026

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Markets and Economy

Friday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

A looming deadline for the ceasefire with Iran could keep investors cautious today with indexes at record highs and the weekend ahead. Netflix dove after guidance disappointed.

April 17, 2026

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Futures

Looking to the Futures

The WTI crude oil market continues to be highly news driven, with prices reacting to updates related to the U.S.–Iran conflict and White House announcements.

April 17, 2026

Investing & trading

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

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Stocks

Managing Stock Concentration

A hot run for a handful of stocks can be boon to your portfolio—but also lead to overconcentration. Here's what to know about managing stock concentration risk.

April 10, 2026 • Mark Riepe

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Stocks

STAX Generational Trends

Younger investors took a more conservative approach in March amid the Iran war, according to the Schwab Trading Activity Index™. Gen X and Baby Boomers were largely unfazed.

April 08, 2026

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Investments

Tokenization: What to Know

U.S. markets are moving toward tokenization—the trading of assets on blockchains. Investors should understand tokenization, including the potential risks and benefits.

April 07, 2026

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Cryptocurrency

5 Major Cryptocurrencies

With thousands of cryptocurrencies, it can be hard to know which might have value, let alone how they work. Here's what you need to know about five of the most-traded coins.

April 02, 2026

Portfolio management

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

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Stocks

Managing Stock Concentration

A hot run for a handful of stocks can be boon to your portfolio—but also lead to overconcentration. Here's what to know about managing stock concentration risk.

April 10, 2026 • Mark Riepe

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Market Volatility

Stock Market's Ups and Downs

Many investors think about getting out of the stock market when it gets bumpy. But history shows that staying invested over the long term has resulted in positive gains.

March 18, 2026

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International

Emerging Markets' AI Glow-Up

Forget oil and copper—today’s "Emerging Markets" are being written in code, powered by elite semiconductors, and accelerated by the most aggressive AI buildout in history.

February 27, 2026

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Investments

Capital Market Expectations

Our 2026 outlook shows fixed income continuing to benefit from elevated rates, while equities still face a narrowing edge over risk-free investments.

January 02, 2026

Choiceology^® podcast

Explore the psychological traps that can lead to expensive mistakes.

Apple Podcasts YouTube Spotify

Financial Decoder^® podcast

Look closely at biases that might cloud your judgement and cost you money.

Apple Podcasts YouTube Spotify

Updates and commentary

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Schwab Network U.S. Market Commentary

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Your U.S. Investing Education Center

Understanding the U.S. market

Schwab Market Perspective

Recapping oil, banks, breadth

Friday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

Looking to the Futures

Investing & trading

Managing Stock Concentration

STAX Generational Trends

Tokenization: What to Know

5 Major Cryptocurrencies

Portfolio management

Managing Stock Concentration

Stock Market's Ups and Downs

Emerging Markets' AI Glow-Up

Capital Market Expectations

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

Choiceology^® podcast

Financial Decoder^® podcast

Updates and commentary

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Your U.S. Investing Education Center

Understanding the U.S. market

Investing & trading

Portfolio management

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

Choiceology® podcast

Financial Decoder® podcast

Updates and commentary

Start investing in the U.S. market today.

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Choiceology^® podcast

Financial Decoder^® podcast