Schwab Network Explained

Schwab Network
Type:Business news network
Country:US
Available:national
Founded:2017
Headquarters:Chicago
Broadcast Area:Internet, mobile
Parent:Charles Schwab Corporation

Schwab Network (originally TD Ameritrade Network) is an over-the-top (OTT) broadcast channel streaming financial news and education content. It was launched on October 24, 2017, as a free service with four hours of live original programming.[1] From the outset, expanded hours beyond 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM were envisioned.[2] By February 2018, the network was airing from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM from its Chicago headquarters.[3] Investors can tune in for real-time business updates and growth forecasts delivered by CEOs, analysts and investors alongside veteran TD Ameritrade traders.[4]

In November 2018, the TD Ameritrade Network announced Nicole Petallides, former Fox Business anchor and New York Stock Exchange floor reporter, would join the network as an on-air host corresponding from Nasdaq MarketSite in New York.[5] Petallides joined a group of hosts including Oliver Renick, former Bloomberg Businessweek co-anchor, and a lineup of veteran traders from TD Ameritrade.[6]

Schwab Network also offers translated programming for investors in Hong Kong and Singapore. [7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation Launches Live Broadcast Financial Network. July 11, 2018. October 24, 2017. Business Wire.
  2. Web site: Q&A: What's behind the TD Ameritrade Network. July 11, 2018. October 25, 2017. Talking Business News. Roush, Chris.
  3. Web site: TD Ameritrade Reaches Out to Traders. July 11, 2018. February 3, 2018. Barron's. Carey, Theresa W..
  4. Web site: TD Ameritrade Adds Live Bias-Free News. February 6, 2019. November 27, 2018. Markets Media. John D'Antona.
  5. Web site: Nicole Petallides Leaves Fox Business to Join TD Ameritrade Network. February 6, 2019. December 10, 2018. TV Newswer. A.J. Katz.
  6. Web site: Nicole Petallides Leaves Fox Business to Join TD Ameritrade Network. February 6, 2019. December 10, 2018. TV Newswer. A.J. Katz.
  7. Web site: TD Ameritrade Adds Live Bias-Free News. February 6, 2019. November 27, 2018. Markets Media. John D'Antona.