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03/19/25
The Fed left interest rates unchanged for the second meeting in a row amid ongoing policy uncertainty.
03/03/25
Stocks remained rangebound for a third month as tariffs and consumer sentiment weighed on the market.
02/25/25
Rising technology innovation coupled with global defense initiatives could unlock hundreds of billions more in spending, benefiting a variety of economic sectors. Where can investors find opportunities?
02/03/25
January saw the emergence of investment themes that could remain in play throughout the year.
01/29/25
The Fed left interest rates unchanged after cutting three times since September.
01/24/25
Here’s how the top policy changes coming out of Washington in 2025 may impact your investments.
01/22/25
Revolutionary ways to prevent and treat disease can add decades to people’s lives. Here’s what investors should know about the opportunities in the longevity theme.
12/18/24
The Fed lowered its benchmark interest rate by another 0.25%, but will it pause in January?
12/12/24
New investment strategies, demand for resources and more stringent regulations are shaping the next decade of sustainable investing.
12/11/24
With teens and young adults facing a mental health crisis, “stigma” is often blamed for young people’s reluctance to reach out for help. However, recent research finds other barriers—and steps to help overcome them.
12/09/24
With the election “Red sweep” leaving the Republican party in control of the White House, Senate and House of Representatives, the stage is set for what could be a highly consequential first 100 days of Trump’s second term.
12/04/24
A stable global economy is likely to benefit equity and fixed-income markets, though increased uncertainty around U.S. tariffs and immigration policy could jeopardize markets’ recent gains.
12/04/24
Global growth may be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China’s underperformance restrains emerging markets.
12/02/24
Stocks enter the final month of the year at record levels as investors eye potential policy changes from Washington.
11/07/24
The Fed followed through on its easing cycle, lowering its benchmark rate by another 0.25%.
11/07/24
Discover how tax cuts, tariffs and deregulation could shape markets and impact your investments over President Trump’s second term.
11/04/24
Learn how to spot—and potentially avoid—common mistakes that some investors make in a market sell-off.
11/01/24
Stocks stumbled in late October as yields surged to multi-month highs.
10/24/24
Certain economic indicators and stock market trends have historically forecasted which U.S. presidential candidate is likely to prevail. Here’s what investors should know.
10/17/24
After a period of robust economic expansion, the U.S. is likely to see weaker growth in the months ahead. 1 Fortunately, there are steps you can take as uncertainty rises. Consider these five preemptive strategies that may help shore up your finances.
10/03/24
Companies across industries have struggled in recent years with breakdowns in the global supply chain, leaving them vulnerable to lost opportunities. As a result, some US companies are considering whether to shift jobs, processes, and sourcing back home. Such “reshoring” efforts may require significant new capital investment and could lead to potential opportunities for investors over the next decade.
10/01/24
With the rate-cut horizon quickly approaching, markets may focus more on economic growth—particularly the jobs picture.
09/30/24
Artificial intelligence beyond the hype, a potential breakthrough in health tech, a near-term opportunity in PCs, and more trends in technology and beyond.
09/26/24
The classic portfolio of 60% stocks and 40% bonds may no longer provide the same level of returns it has delivered previously, but it may still be appropriate for some investors. Here’s why.
09/18/24
Now the question is how fast and far the central bank will lower rates going forward.
09/13/24
We explore the barriers and opportunities facing Hispanic-Latino investors when it comes to building wealth to provide insight for investors of all backgrounds.
09/03/24
With the rate-cut horizon quickly approaching, markets may focus more on economic growth—particularly the jobs picture.
09/01/24
As the 2024 U.S. election nears, potential tax-policy changes could affect your portfolio and finances. Here are key questions answered.
08/23/24
Despite a recent shakeup in the U.S. presidential election, change at the top of the Democratic ticket may have little impact for investors.
08/23/24
As the “Magnificent 7” stocks’ momentum fades, a broader swath of the market has advanced. What stocks might come out ahead?
08/08/24
Many people borrow in order to buy homes, pay taxes, and finance personal interests. They also borrow to finance businesses, college educations, or other needs.
08/07/24
There are several ways you can potentially hedge your risk when investing during a recession. Learn what they are and how to use them.
08/02/24
With interest rates near their highest levels in years , now is the time to reevaluate your estate planning.
08/01/24
As we head into the teeth of election season, the stock market is coming off a surprising shift in leadership. Will it last?
07/25/24
Learn why many are considering investing in gold, how to invest yourself, and the role gold can play to hedge against risk in your portfolio.
07/01/24
The major stock indexes pushed to higher highs in June, but a narrow slice of the market continued to drive the gains.
06/07/24
Amid a backdrop of steady growth, declining inflation and interest rate cuts, investors may look to corporate credit and agency mortgage-backed securities for opportunity as well as European and Japanese equities.
06/07/24
Global growth should stay steady at just over 3% in 2024 and 2025, though volatility will remain as a pickup in growth around the world contrasts with a slowdown in the U.S.
06/03/24
After slowing in March, the stock market rally took a step back in April. Commodity prices didn’t.
05/29/24
Artificial intelligence is set to become a $3 trillion industry in the next several years. Where can investors find potential opportunities?
05/28/24
The global market for the blockbuster drugs could increase by 15-fold over the next five years as their benefits expand beyond weight loss, with expected implications for consumer goods and longevity.
05/01/24
After slowing in March, the stock market rally took a step back in April. Commodity prices didn’t.
04/01/24
Two months of higher-than-expected inflation didn’t stop the rally from extending to a fifth month.
03/20/24
The question now is, when will the Fed actually make its first rate cut in more than four years?
03/14/24
Longevity, decarbonization and technology disruption could provide long-term investment opportunities.
03/11/24
Consider these five investing ideas where we think the market may be missing the full picture.
03/08/24
Investing in the S&P 500 today may mean overexposure to a handful of mega-cap tech stocks known as “the Magnificent 7.”
03/07/24
The era of ultra-low interest rates has passed. But smart investors may find that is not such a bad thing.
03/01/24
Mixed inflation data may have raised concerns about Fed cut rate cuts, but it ultimately failed to discourage investors last month.
03/21/25
Options volatility signals potential catalyst for under-the-radar drug company.
03/20/25
Past market corrections have often been buying opportunities, but it often took a while for stocks to rebound.
03/17/25
Broad market hits correction territory for the first time since October 2023, but ends week with a rebound.
03/14/25
Green energy stocks have seen red lately, but is US policy as much of a headwind as some people think?
03/13/25
This semiconductor stock was fairly quiet the day after it fell 17%, but options traders were making some noise.
03/11/25
When uncertainty is high, it can be helpful to take a step back and look at how the market has performed in similar conditions in the past.
03/07/25
Options activity in a financial stock may point to a subtle shift in trader positioning.
03/05/25
S&P 500 tests the lower boundary of its multi-month range as tariffs dominate headlines.
03/03/25
Tariffs, earnings, and consumer concerns dominate the final week of February.
02/25/25
An industrial company’s recent stock and options activity highlights the possible advantages of a certain type of options strategy.
02/24/25
Market continues its test-and-retreat pattern amid inflation, tariff, and consumer-spending headlines.
02/21/25
Recent research suggests a certain type of entertainment stock could continue to exhibit strength.
02/19/25
Insurance company’s call options lose value even as stock rallies.
02/18/25
S&P 500 rebounds toward record territory highs as traders digest inflation data.
02/12/25
Despite recent industry disruption, AI’s energy demands haven’t disappeared.
02/11/25
So far, 2025 has seen gold pick up where it left off in 2024, but other metals are making news, too.
02/10/25
Stocks rebound from tariff news, but lose ground for week after a Friday sentiment surprise.
02/07/25
A tech stock’s intraday reversal appears bullish, but history suggests looks may deceive.
02/03/25
Broad market positive for January, but slips for week amid AI disruption and tariff surprise.
01/24/25
Traders established big options positions one week before this chip-sector company’s earnings release.
01/22/25
Heavy options volume isn’t always what it first appears to be.
01/21/25
Broad market claims first up week in three weeks as “animal spirits” reappear.
01/17/25
Crude oil and the energy sector have turned up the heat in recent weeks.
01/14/25
Did a recent volatility pattern in a fast-moving biotech stock make another appearance?
01/13/25
Stocks adopt “good news is bad” stance as outlook for additional rate cuts dims.
01/08/25
Last year broke some longstanding sector-strength trends—will 2025 continue the disruption?
05/17/23
Options spreads can give traders flexibility—and sometimes offset drawbacks of long-only options trades.
05/11/23
Make sure you understand how the market’s temporary outages can impact how you buy and sell.
05/11/23
How many traders and analysts use the Fibonacci number series to attempt to forecast prices.
07/14/22
“Quality” vs. accuracy: In trading, it’s not just about how often you’re right, but how your winners measure up to your losers.
06/29/21
The first rule of buying options: Understand that time isn’t on your side.
06/04/21
The number of open positions in an option can help traders gauge the level of liquidity and trading activity in a market.
10/13/20
The market’s so-called “fear gauge” can provide useful insights into market dynamics, but you first need to understand what it really represents.
09/10/20
Find out why options traders know being right about implied volatility is sometimes more important than being right about market direction.
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