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International

EM: AI Opportunity and AI Risk

Technology has become a major driver of emerging-market stock performance.

January 12, 2026 • Michelle Gibley

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Government Policy

Washington: What to Watch Now

The Justice Department allegedly began an unprecedented criminal investigation of the Federal Reserve chair.

January 12, 2026

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Markets and Economy

Stocks Fall on Fed Concerns

Fed independence concerns hit stocks and Treasuries after Fed Chairman Jerome Powell came under a Justice Department investigation. Big bank results and CPI data loom tomorrow.

January 12, 2026

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Sectors

Stock Sector Outlook

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.

January 08, 2026

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Markets and Economy

2025 Review With Note on Venezuela

The capture of Venezuelan President Maduro has been digested well by global markets, which is in keeping with 2025’s theme of massive volatility and solid index-level returns.

January 05, 2026

Market updates

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Looking to the Futures

Michael Zarembski

January 12, 2026

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Investing Basics

Stocks

Investing Basics: Stocks

Stocks are one of the most common investments. Learn what stocks are, the risks associated with them, and the role they can play in an investment portfolio.

August 13, 2025

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Investing Basics: The Power of Compounding

August 02, 2024

Investing Basics: Planning for Retirement

August 02, 2024

Investing Basics: ETFs

August 02, 2024

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Technical Analysis

Looking to understand how to read stock charts? Start learning the basics of using charts, identifying trends, applying price patterns, and using charting indicators.

October 19, 2023

Popular in trading

Fed Governors in Spotlight

We often hear about the Fed chair, but who are the governors at the Fed and what is their role? Recent events have raised the profile of other Fed interest rate voters.

November 06, 2025

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Cryptocurrency

Understanding Solana ETPs

Trading of solana ETPs started October 28, 2025, but investors should proceed with caution.

October 28, 2025

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Trading Tools

Tracking Potential Price Moves

Is the market pricing in a greater-than-typical move in a stock? Check the Market Maker Move indicator on the thinkorswim platform. It can help inform your trading decisions.

August 05, 2025

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Fundamental Analysis

Trading Amid Uncertainty

When the market takes a turn, traders may want to go back to basics.

August 01, 2025

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Options

Hedging in Volatile Times

Options hedging strategies allow investors to insure against market risk, although this protection comes at a cost. Find out how to hedge with options.

July 31, 2025

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Markets and Economy

Earnings Season and Tariffs

Earnings season begins with companies adjusting on the fly to tariffs. This could give investors insight into strategies firms are taking and how businesses might be affected.

April 10, 2025

Planning and retirement

Financial Planning

Wealth Management Outlook

The environment for investors continually shifts, but the principles of effective wealth management do not. Here are three themes to help investors grow and use wealth in 2026.

December 16, 2025

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Education

529 College Savings Plans

The 529 savings plan provides several tax advantages when used for education expenses.

December 16, 2025

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Taxes

Tax Brackets 2025

Learn how 2025 tax brackets affect your filing strategy, deductions, retirement contributions, and credits—and how to plan smarter before Tax Day.

December 08, 2025

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Taxes

Reconciliation Bill FAQs

The Reconciliation Bill, a.k.a. the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), touches nearly every corner of the tax landscape. Here are some of the biggest takeaways for taxpayers.

November 14, 2025

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Travel Planning

Can You Live on a Cruise?

Making a home aboard an ocean liner may sound like a dream for some retirees, but what are the pros and cons of living a life on the seas?

November 12, 2025

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Financial Planning

Why an Emergency Fund Is Essential

An emergency fund is the first line of defense against financial surprises. Learn how to start an emergency fund, where to keep it, and more.

November 11, 2025

Schwab original podcasts

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The Markets React to Venezuela

Positive Outlook Amid Concerns

Onward magazine

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Taxes

Are We in a Temperamental Era?

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