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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.

Trading

Weekly Trader's Outlook

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite continued to climb to fresh all-time highs this week, which was supported by strong Q2 earnings and positive trade developments.

July 25, 2025 • Nathan Peterson

Futures

Looking to the Futures

Futures on the red metal reached another record high Thursday, a week before the U.S. is set to impose a 50% tariff on imports.

July 25, 2025

Company Earnings

Q2 2025 Tech Earnings

Tech earnings strength has lifted S&P 500 earnings growth in recent quarters and could again as major firms like Apple, Microsoft, and Intel gear up to report in coming weeks.

July 21, 2025

US

2025's Leadership Shifts

The market's rebound from the April lows has had a speculative, risky leadership profile—but broader participation suggests the bull can keep running for now.

July 21, 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

Is 'Meme Mania' Returning?

This week's meme stock rallies brought memories of similar moves in 2021 and worries of a market top. While history may not repeat, anyone considering these stocks should be wary.

July 24, 2025

Options

Index vs. Equity Options

Index options are typically used to hedge and speculate on broad swaths of the market, while single equity options track much narrower underlying assets. Both can have a place in a trader's toolkit.

July 15, 2025

Options

What Is a 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

Fundamental Analysis

Should Bad News Spur Trades?

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

Portfolio management

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

Bonds

Bonds vs. Bond Funds

Not sure which to choose? Here are some things to consider about individual bonds vs. bond funds.

July 16, 2025 • Kathy Jones

Options

Introducing the Wheel Strategy

The options wheel strategy involves selling cash-secured puts, and if they're assigned, writing covered calls on the stock, which might be repeatable. Here are three things to know.

May 06, 2025

Markets and Economy

Moves for a Bad Market

Certain moves could make more sense during a bad market than during a good one. Here are six.

April 11, 2025

Investments

Capital Market Expectations

Continuing last year's trend, our 2025 outlook shows fixed income benefiting from high rates, while equities face a narrowing edge over risk-free investments.

January 03, 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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