Charles Schwab is a financial services company that provides a range of investment and banking solutions aimed at individual investors and institutional clients. The firm specializes in brokerage services, investment advisory, and wealth management, offering customers access to trading platforms, retirement accounts, and various investment products such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. In addition to its brokerage services, Charles Schwab also offers banking services, including checking and savings accounts, and promotes financial education to help clients make informed investment decisions. The company's commitment to low-cost investing and enhancing customer experience has positioned it as a prominent player in the financial services industry. Read More
New York, NY – December 9, 2025 – The precious metals market is currently a tale of two metals, as gold (XAU) steadies following a robust four-month rally, while silver (XAG) has surged to unprecedented record highs. This divergence and overall strength in the sector are largely attributed to a critical shift
The Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has commenced its highly anticipated final meeting of 2025 today, December 9, a gathering poised to significantly influence the trajectory of financial markets and the broader economy. With market participants largely pricing in a 25-basis-point interest rate cut, the immediate implications are
The Schwab Trading Activity Index™ (STAX) increased to 48.75 in November, up from its score of 48.12 in October. The only index of its kind, the STAX is a proprietary, behavior-based index that analyzes retail investor stock positions and trading activity from Schwab’s millions of client accounts to illuminate what investors were actually doing and how they were positioned in the markets each month.
New York, NY – December 8, 2025 – The financial markets are buzzing today as updated GDP growth forecasts paint a picture of resilient, albeit moderating, economic expansion, providing a significant lift to the S&P 500 (VOO). While the U.S. economy navigates a complex landscape of persistent inflation and evolving
Financial Engines Advisors sold $127 million worth of iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF (XT), but the holding's portfolio allocation actually grew.
Washington D.C. – December 4, 2025 – In a landmark decision poised to fundamentally reshape the U.S. digital asset landscape, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has officially cleared the path for federally regulated spot Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency trading on its registered futures exchanges. This pivotal announcement,
Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is accelerating across nearly every sector, reshaping how companies innovate, compete, and protect their digital assets. Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT), a data-centric enterprise AI company, is working to ensure organizations of all sizes can deploy, secure and scale AI systems built on trustworthy data. The company’s platform helps transform fragmented, unstructured information into actionable digital assets, enabling businesses to implement AI more efficiently and responsibly.
Global stock markets are currently grappling with a significant struggle for fresh momentum, as investors worldwide adopt a decidedly cautious stance in anticipation of a critical wave of economic data releases. This period of heightened vigilance, particularly pronounced in early December 2025, is creating a tense atmosphere across major indices,
The financial markets are currently witnessing an unprecedented surge in derivatives trading, a trend underscored by Cboe Global Markets' recent reports of significant trading volumes and record-breaking activity in index options during November 2025. This escalation in derivatives engagement signals a profound shift in how investors and institutions manage risk,
NEW YORK, NY – December 3, 2025 – Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) has today achieved a significant milestone, with its stock price reaching an all-time high of $171.78. This landmark achievement underscores the financial services giant's exceptional performance and robust strategic positioning in a dynamic global market. The surge reflects strong
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q3 behind us, let’s have a look at Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) and its peers.
