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
The U.S. labor market entered 2026 in a state of precarious equilibrium, characterized by a "low-hire, low-fire" dynamic that has left investors and policymakers searching for a clear direction. On January 7, 2026, a dual release of employment data—the ADP National Employment Report and the Job Openings and
The U.S. financial markets reached new heights on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, as investors processed a "surprise" batch of labor market data that suggested a cooling, yet resilient economy. Despite private payroll figures coming in below analyst expectations, the broader market interpreted the news as a sign that the
The start of 2026 has brought a wave of uncertainty to the independent wealth management sector as San Blas Securities, a prominent Atlanta-based broker-dealer, faces a high-level leadership vacuum. Following a period of aggressive growth that saw the firm’s assets under management (AUM) climb to over $2 billion, the
In a move that signals a relentless continuation of the wealth management industry’s consolidation trend, EP Wealth Advisors ("EP Wealth") has officially announced its acquisition of Capital Insight Partners (CIP), a Scottsdale, Arizona-based firm managing approximately $730 million in assets. This deal, finalized on January 6, 2026, marks the
Market swings can be tough to stomach, and volatile stocks often experience exaggerated moves in both directions.
While many thrive during risk-on environments, many also struggle to maintain investor confidence when the ride gets bumpy.
The 4,650-square-foot property is positioned on an outparcel to a Walmart-anchored shopping center, benefiting from a steady flow of customer traffic. It is located at the signalized intersection of Harlan Street and West 44th Avenue (27,000 VPD combined) and is in close proximity to Interstate 70 (102,000 VPD) and Interstate 76 (89,000 VPD). The property is surrounded by a mix of national retailers, including Petco, dd’s Discounts, Les Schwab, Wells Fargo, US Bank, Firestone, Popeyes, Planet Fitness, and Goodwill. More than 400,000 residents live within a five-mile radius, and the surrounding community is affluent, with an average household income exceeding $134,000 within three miles.
VNQ and SCHH both track U.S. real estate, but their cost structures and index design shape income, concentration, and ownership over a full market cycle.
The first full trading week of 2026 has opened with a dramatic surge for the digital asset sector, led by a powerful performance from Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN). On January 5, 2026, shares of the leading U.S. cryptocurrency exchange jumped more than 8%, trading near $256.12. This
The Schwab Trading Activity Index™ (STAX) decreased to 48.48 in December, down from its score of 48.75 in November. 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.
December 26, 2025 Introduction Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) enters the final days of 2025 as the undisputed protagonist of the fintech sector’s second act. Once viewed through the narrow lens of the 2021 "meme-stock" craze, the company has spent the last 24 months systematically dismantling the bear case against it. Today, Robinhood is no [...]
The S&P 500 index opened the 2026 trading year with a definitive technical breakout on January 2nd, surging past critical resistance levels and signaling a robust start to the new year. After a frustrating "Santa Stall" that saw the market endure a four-day losing streak to close out 2025,
