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US Market Commentary
Top of Mind: With Guests John Farrell & Manasvini Singh
Why do we weigh recent events so heavily? And how does this tendency impact important decisions, like whom to vote for or how to conduct medical procedures?
March 25, 2024
What Could Turn China Around?
Changes in China's economic policy tend not be communicated prior to implementation. What can we expect from China's stock market in response to any shifts?
March 25, 2024
Do Investing Pros Make Smart Buy and Sell Decisions?
Alex Imas, professor of behavioral science and economics at Chicago Booth, visits to discuss new research into the effects of heuristic thinking on institutional investors' performance.
March 18, 2024
2024 Elections: What Are the Trade Risks?
Global elections may lean towards nationalist policies that could hinder trade in goods via tariffs, but also boost growth in domestic industries to counter inflationary effects.
March 11, 2024
Repeat After Me: With Guests Jennifer LeMesurier & Tali Sharot
Why is it that when we see the same statement multiple times, we are more likely to believe it's true?
March 11, 2024
How Can You Save for College?
What financial tools and strategies are available to those planning for college expenses?
March 4, 2024
Japan's Long Comeback
The second-largest stock market has captured the interest of investors, supported by stronger, more broad-based earnings, and incentivized by Japan's fiscal and monetary policies.
February 26, 2024
What Should You Do with Your Employee Stock?
Whether it's stock options, restricted stock units, an employee stock purchase plan, or some other form of equity compensation, many companies offer this vital benefit to employees. But once you have it, what should you do with it?
February 19, 2024
Simple Indicators in a Complicated World
Market folklore provides an easy, but inaccurate guide for investing in today's interconnected and complex market. Indicators based on economic or market behavior may be preferred.
February 12, 2024
(Bonus) Do Super Bowl Wins Diminish in Value?
In this short bonus episode from Financial Decoder, host Mark Riepe connects the Super Bowl LVIII matchup to the concept of economic utility.
February 9, 2024
Should You Trust Popular Trading Proverbs?
When navigating the world of stock trading, what kernels of truth can you take from some of the most ubiquitous trading proverbs?
February 5, 2024
Back in Black: S&P 500 Hits All-Time High
While the S&P 500's all-time high hasn't been accompanied by other parts of the market (notably, small caps), further gains are possible if breadth firms up.
January 22, 2024
Roller Coaster: Markets Take a Ride
Like some advances earlier this year, the market's current surge hasn't been defined by strong breadth underneath the surface—which will be key for a sustained, durable advance.
November 13, 2023
A Sticky Situation: With Guests Richard Thaler, Wendy Wood & Susan Budowski
Friction gets in the way of behavior—and it can become "sludge" when it's used to prevent you from reaching a goal.
October 23, 2023
Introduction to thinkorswim® Mobile for Android
Learn how to navigate and place trades on the thinkorswim® mobile app for Android.
October 11, 2023
Introduction to thinkorswim® Mobile for iPhone
Learn how to navigate and place trades on the thinkorswim® mobile app for iPhone.
October 10, 2023
Jumping to Conclusions: With Guests David Silbey & Ned Augenblick
Why do people tend to over-respond to weak signals and under-respond to strong ones?
October 9, 2023
No Mean Feat: With Guests Albert Chen & Elizabeth Tipton
Performances often rise and fall, but how and why do they usually regress to a mean?
September 25, 2023
A Cup of Knowledge: With Guests A.J. Jacobs & Steven Sloman
Why do people think they understand things better than they actually do?
September 11, 2023
Set Up thinkorswim® Desktop for Options Trading
How to customize the thinkorswim® desktop platform especially for options—streamlining the option chain based on your trading style, setting up custom options screeners, and more.
August 28, 2023
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