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Markets and Economy
Tech Hit Again as AMD Falls
A 10% early drop in Advanced Micro Devices after its guidance disappointed put new pressure on tech ahead of Alphabet's results later. ADP jobs data missed consensus at 22,000.
Company Earnings
Q4 Tech Earnings Preview
Info tech earnings continue with Nvidia and Alphabet on deck. Surging memory stocks, beleaguered software industry in focus as investors probe for signs of an AI inflection point.
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.
thinkorswim basics
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Intro to thinkorswim® Desktop
Welcome to thinkorswim®. In this video we'll provide a high-level tour of the most commonly used features of the thinkorswim trading platform.
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Set Up thinkorswim® for Stocks
In this tutorial, we'll demonstrate ways to set up the thinkorswim® desktop platform for stock trading.
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Set Up thinkorswim® for Options
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.
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thinkorswim® Web Overview
In this tutorial, we'll take a tour of the thinkorswim® web platform and show you how to get started.
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thinkorswim® iOS
Learn how to navigate and place trades on the thinkorswim® mobile app for iPhone.
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thinkorswim® Android
Learn how to navigate and place trades on the thinkorswim® mobile app for Android.
Options trading for beginners
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Set Up thinkorswim® for Options
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.
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Single Options —thinkorswim® iPad
Learn how to buy and sell call and put options using the thinkorswim® mobile app for iPad.
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Intro to thinkorswim® Desktop
Welcome to thinkorswim®. In this video we'll provide a high-level tour of the most commonly used features of the thinkorswim trading platform.
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Options on thinkorswim® Web
In this video, we'll show you how to trade long calls and long puts using thinkorswim® web.
A guide to futures and forex
Trading with technical analysis
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.
What's new in stock trading
Government Policy
What Is the Debt Ceiling?
What's the debt ceiling? Learn how the debt ceiling works and how a default on federal debt could impact the U.S. stock market and economy.
International
EM: AI Opportunity and AI Risk
Technology has become a major driver of emerging-market stock performance.
Markets and Economy
Perspective: 2026 Outlook
Investors are navigating not just uncertainty, but an unstable environment influenced by tariffs and inflation, among other factors. While volatility may increase, there is likely room for another solid year in 2026, especially for fixed income and international stocks.
International
2026 International Outlook
International stocks could be poised for another strong year in 2026 due to accelerating global growth, attractive valuations and the potential for dollar weakness.
International
German Stimulus: What's Next?
German officials announced a massive stimulus program in early 2025. The results have been underwhelming so far, but we believe the economic boost to Germany and Europe is still coming.
Expand your options trading
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Spread Orders on thinkorswim®
Learn how to create options spread orders on thinkorswim® desktop.
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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 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.
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Intro to thinkorswim® Part 1
Learn how to use your favorite features and functions of StreetSmart Edge® on the thinkorswim® platform.