Schwab Network

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Schwab Network
TypeBusiness news network
Country
US
First air date
October 24, 2017
Availabilitynational
Founded2017
Headquarters Chicago
Broadcast area
Internet, mobile
Parent Charles Schwab Corporation
Launch date
October 24, 2017 (2017-10-24)
Official website
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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

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

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