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US Market Commentary
Better Half? Biannual Earnings Proposed, Assessed
President Trump again proposed that companies be required to report twice a year rather than every quarter. What are some pros and cons, and how would it affect investors?
October 9, 2025
5 Under-the-Radar Inflation Gauges
While the Consumer Price Index is closely followed, these five under-the-radar inflation gauges can provide more insight into inflation's trajectory.
October 8, 2025
How and Why 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 7, 2025
The Delayed Impact of Tariffs
Why hasn't the broader global economy felt the full effect of tariffs on imports?
October 6, 2025
How Mindset Shapes Success
Learn how approaching new skills or challenges with openness, effort, and curiosity can take you farther than you might expect.
October 6, 2025
Surveying the Corporate Credit Landscape (With Joel Levington)
Joel Levington joins the show to discuss corporate credit, private credit, the auto industry, ratings agencies, and more.
October 3, 2025
Uncle Sam Buys Stocks: What Investors Should Know
The U.S. government bought shares of Intel and other companies and made a deal with Nvidia for some of its revenue. What does this mean for investors and for those firms?
October 2, 2025
5 Major Cryptocurrencies: What to Know
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.
October 1, 2025
Breaking Bad Trade Behaviors
How to curtail emotional biases and take a more considered approach to your trading decisions.
October 1, 2025
The S&P 600: An Often-Overlooked Small-Cap Index
Funds that track the S&P 600 can provide investors exposure to the growth potential of small-cap stocks, with a profitability screen to weed out struggling companies.
September 30, 2025
AI: Stairway to Heaven or Heartbreaker?
AI technology has the potential to profoundly improve industries and markets, but not without some risks—like valuation and profitability—that investors should be aware of.
September 29, 2025
Fed's Dilemma: Boost Job Growth or Fight Inflation
As the Fed cuts rates while struggling to balance slowing job growth with inflation concerns, the central bank's independence is being tested. What's the impact on investors?
September 25, 2025
Is the Chinese Stock Market Rally Sustainable?
Chinese equities have surged amid investor optimism about AI innovation and certain government initiatives, despite a slowdown in China's economy.
September 22, 2025
Understanding Risk-Based Concentration and Margin
Margin increases potential return—and risk. To help protect clients and the firm, Charles Schwab uses a risk-based concentration model to set margin requirements.
September 18, 2025
Fed Cuts Rates, Citing Weakening Job Market
As expected, the Federal Reserve cut its short-term interest rate, citing concerns about slowing job growth. Where Fed policy goes from here is less clear.
September 17, 2025
Could These 5 Strategies Help You Save on Domestic Travel?
Learn five simple ways to cut costs on domestic travel while still enjoying great experiences and making the most of every trip.
September 15, 2025
Every Brea(d)th You Take: Market Concentration Risks
Greater mega-cap stock exposure carries significant upside risks, but concentration can also work against investors—helping make the case for diversification in portfolios.
September 15, 2025
Where Do Public & Private Markets Converge? (With Steven Meier)
Steven Meier, Deputy Comptroller and Chief Investment Officer for the New York City retirement systems, joins the show to discuss capital markets and public finance.
September 12, 2025
An Investor's Guide to Options Income ETFs
Options income ETFs offer investors a unique combination of high yields, downside cushion, and reduced volatility, but they come with risks worth considering.
September 11, 2025
Close Ties: Corporate Bond Yields and Returns
Investment-grade corporate bond yields remain attractive compared to recent history. And don’t forget that starting yields are often good indicators of future total returns.
September 10, 2025
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