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Markets and Economy
Stocks Down on Geopolitics
Trump's speech in Davos and arguments today at the Supreme Court about his effort to fire Fed Gov. Lisa Cook have investors nervous after Tuesday's sell-off. Gold rose again.
Market Volatility
Stocks Sink on Trade Tensions
U.S. stocks face broad sell-off and Treasurys plunge with investors rattled by tariff threats amid President Trump's push to acquire Greenland.
Markets and Economy
Year-End Targets
Year-end S&P 500 price targets implicitly assume continuity and fail to recognize volatility and macro forces that affect markets throughout any given year.
The Latest Threat to Fed Independence
With continuing pressure on Fed independence and mixed signals from the economy, how will the markets react?
Markets and Economy
Market Snapshot
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
Investing Basics
Technical Analysis
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.
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Cryptocurrency
Crypto: Understanding Value
Understanding fundamental drivers can help investors evaluate different cryptocurrency protocols.
Will the Dollar Be Dethroned?
Could the U.S. dollar lose its place as the world's reserve currency? Despite a long-term trend toward currency diversification, we don't see the dollar losing dominance anytime soon.
Cryptocurrency
Ether ETFs Cleared for Trading
Trading is scheduled to start July 23 in the second cryptocurrency-based ETF product cleared by the SEC—but investors should continue to proceed with caution.
Technical Analysis
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.
Trading Tools
Intro to thinkorswim® Part 1
Learn how to use your favorite features and functions of StreetSmart Edge® on the thinkorswim® platform.
Trading Tools
Intro to thinkorswim® Part 2
This video will familiarize you with the thinkorswim® platform so you can take advantage of your favorite features and functions of StreetSmart Edge® when using thinkorswim.
Planning and retirement
Education
529 College Savings Plans
The 529 savings plan provides several tax advantages when used for education expenses.
Tax Planning
Understanding Tax Cost Ratio
Tax cost ratio is a key metric for tax-efficient investing. Here's what it is and how it works.
Behavioral Finance
What is the Sunk Cost Fallacy?
The desire to get your money's worth can lead you in some potentially harmful directions.
Markets and Economy
Volatility in Retirement
Don’t have a cash reserve? Here are some ways to adjust your spending and withdrawals to help ease the burden on your portfolio.
Investments
Optimism Versus Reality
Investors are optimistic they'll achieve their financial goals, thanks to access to more investment options. But many investors also don't feel in control of their finances.
Tax Planning
Tax Deductions & Tips
Learn the two main tax deduction types, how tax deductions work, and how they may or may not apply to you and your taxes.
