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US Market Commentary
January Barometer: Wall Street Trends to Watch
Investors reboot when a new year dawns, but 2025 stands out as a new administration takes over. This may affect investor behavior as they adjust for possible policy changes.
December 18, 2024
Top Five Surprises for 2025
Surprises most often are hiding in plain sight. Being aware and prepared with a plan for the unexpected are keys to achieving goals.
December 16, 2024
2025 Market Outlook: U.S. Stocks & Economy & Global Markets
As we approach 2025, what can investors expect from U.S. stocks and the global markets in the new year?
December 13, 2024
Analyze Vertical Spreads with the Risk Profile Tool
Learn how to set up and analyze an options spread using the Risk Profile tool on the thinkorswim platform for more complex trades like vertical spreads.
December 10, 2024
What Year-End Tax Strategies Should You Consider for 2024?
Mark Riepe highlights key updates to tax policy in 2024 and offers helpful year-end tax-planning moves.
December 9, 2024
How Do You Build a Bond Portfolio?
Kathy Jones and Cooper Howard discuss how to build a bond portfolio, which bonds are suitable for retirees, and other aspects of fixed income investing.
December 6, 2024
Managing Cash-Secured Puts for Income Strategies
Cash-secured puts may generate short-term income or enable purchase of desired stocks at a favorable price. Know what to do if the cash-secured put doesn't work out as planned.
December 5, 2024
Trading Near the Bells
What to know about the market's two most volatile trading hours.
November 26, 2024
Choosing Municipal Bonds: GO or Revenue?
You're interested in investing in municipal bonds, but which type—general obligation or revenue—is best for you? We break it down.
November 26, 2024
Time Travel: Choosing Stock Chart Time Frames
Long-term investors tend to focus on daily stock charts to help with decisions, while active traders often focus on more detailed charts. Why not try both?
November 25, 2024
Breadth of Life: Post-Election Market Trends
Some post-election stock market excitement has receded, but the story of strong breadth—which predated the election—has not changed and continues to support the market for now.
November 25, 2024
(Bonus) How Can Gratitude Improve Your Life?
Host Mark Riepe, joined by his team and past guests of 2024, explores the impact of gratitude on our long-term perspective through personal stories and academic research.
November 25, 2024
TIPS and Inflation: What to Know Now
Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, or TIPS, can help buffer a portfolio against inflation. However, it's important to understand their unique characteristics and complex nature.
November 21, 2024
Is the Next Temperamental Era Upon Us?
The period from the 1960s to the 1990s defined by record-setting inflation and big swings in GDP bears a striking resemblance to the current environment.
November 15, 2024
Technical Indicators: 3 Trading Traps to Avoid
Traders use a stock's price patterns to help identify entry and exit points, but those patterns can be misleading. Here's how to avoid three common technical trading traps.
November 15, 2024
Ways to Help Reduce Risk in Your Portfolio
A market downturn can expose risk in your portfolio. Here are some considerations to help manage portfolio risk to stay on track of your financial goals.
November 15, 2024
Using thinkorswim® to Find Long-Term Holdings
The thinkorswim® platform has plenty of useful features for long-term investors. Here we break down how to use the Stock Hacker to find long-term candidates for your portfolio.
November 15, 2024
Why and How to Invest in Dividend-Paying Stocks
Dividend stocks deliver regular payments to investors and can be an essential part of portfolios. Learn how to assess dividend stocks and understand reasons to choose or avoid certain ones.
November 14, 2024
A Holistic Approach: Do You Need a Wealth Advisor?
Host Mark Riepe is joined by Senior Wealth Advisor Stephanie Shadel to explain holistic wealth management and the importance of understanding clients' personal histories and preferences.
November 11, 2024
Something's Gotta Give
Business sentiment shows continuing decline; earnings estimates reflect robust growth. Can we expect more optimism post-election, despite policy uncertainties?
November 4, 2024
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