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Charles Schwab's Cooper Howard believes markets are trading more off overall inflation concerns instead of energy bottlenecks surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. It comes as a Fed led by Kevin Warsh is forced to walk an interest rate tightrope with inflation front and center. Cooper talks about his expectations for the FOMC and the path ahead for rates. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowerin...

Divya Mathur highlights continued outperformance in emerging markets, led by tech strength in South Korea and Taiwan. He points to long-term opportunity in India despite recent weakness and sees selective upside in China across batteries and healthcare. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwa...

Eric Sterner discusses a market rotation away from tech, while noting AI continues to support strong earnings and a broader rally. He highlights volatility in semis, expanding demand across data centers and materials, and weighs the impact of delayed mega-IPOs like OpenAI. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsle...

Diane King Hall talks about Friday’s biggest stock movers, including Nike (NKE), which tapped 52-week lows after Keybanc downgraded the stock ahead of next week's earnings. She also covers Wells Fargo and Jefferies raising their price targets on Applied Materials (AMAT), along with Citi lifting price targets across several major airline stocks. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every...

David Katz sees the Mag 7 sell-off as a buying opportunity in Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), Microsoft (MSFT), Meta Platforms (META), and Alphabet (GOOGL). He recommends trimming Micron (MU) and other semis, while favoring PepsiCo (PEP), Constellation Brands (STZ), ADP (ADP), and TE Connectivity (TEL). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe...

The S&P 500 (SPX) points toward a down week, but as Kevin Hincks points out, the index's equal weight counterpart tapped all-time highs. He explains how a significant slide in crude oil prices offers reprieve for stocks. Kevin then talks about what this week's economic data means for a Kevin Warsh-led Fed. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every mar...

Apple (AAPL) had its largest single-day decrease in stock price since April 2025 on Thursday after boosting prices on some of its key products. Rick Ducat points out that the company is still among the Mag 7's top performers over the last year, while highlighting key support and resistance areas to watch. He then offers an example options trade for Apple. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empow...

The world's biggest sporting event has captured the attention of fans around world. Steven Olenick looks into how it serves as an "economic engine" for participating countries. He highlights the opportunities he sees across the broad, from individual players to host cities. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Marke...

"Nothing surprises me anymore" when it comes to the markets, says Tiffany McGhee, who explains why Wall Street's strength is so impressive given current macroeconomic conditions. She suggests investment strategies to consider as U.S. markets take a breather, including looking into other international markets. For individual stocks, Tiffany turns to what she considers unsung AI plays,...

Nike (NKE) is stumbling deeper into a downtrend ahead of earnings, says Ben Watson of Charles Schwab. He points to the stock's struggle to maintain price action in a trading channel since its previous earnings. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS...

Alex Coffey ends the trading week with insight on the Fed's lasting impacts in corners of Wall Street beyond treasuries. A hawkish tilt from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh hit gold and Bitcoin in ways that Alex says hit traders in those markets harder than expected. It all comes as the AI memory trade gains speed following Micron's (MU) earnings as supply sees a long-term crunch. Alex attributes me...

Micron (MU) soared to record highs after a blowout earnings report and stronger-than-expected guidance. Qualcomm (QCOM) secured key partnerships with Meta Platforms (META) and Microsoft (MSFT), while Apple (AAPL) logged its worst trading session in a year. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://sc...

Marley Kayden breaks down the latest PCE inflation data and what it means for investors. Sam Vadas recaps a volatile session, with stocks opening higher before the Nasdaq reversed lower, and highlights the key themes and market movers driving the action. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schw...

John Deal breaks down the oil market and what it means for inflation and Fed policy. He discusses how a potential U.S.-Iran deal could stabilize prices, while strong demand risks overheating the economy. Deal also points to travel spending, including at Walt Disney (DIS), as a key gauge of consumer sentiment. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day....

David Doyle breaks down the latest U.S. data, noting that while GDP was revised higher, weaker personal consumption tells a more mixed story. He says persistent core inflation and a strong labor market could still push the Fed toward another rate hike. Doyle adds that lower oil prices may ease headline inflation, but won’t change the underlying pressure. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering...

AI exuberance and a pullback in consumers create a "tale of two Chinas," according to Henry Greene. He uses international ETF trends to show how the divergence is widening and explains why global investors are favoring South Korea over China. However, Henry suggests that investors pay attention to Chinese internet providers as tentative beneficiaries to come in the AI trade. ======== Sch...

Thomas Skrobe of WisdomTree discusses the firm’s evolution over 20 years, from factor-based ETFs to thematic strategies. He highlights growing demand for targeted exposure to areas like defense, AI, and quantum computing, including funds like the WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund (WDEF). Skrobe says the focus remains on delivering portfolio solutions for advisors as the firm scales its offerings. ===...

Paisley Nardini and Jeff Klingelhofer break down the latest inflation data, noting that while overall pressures have eased, services and AI-related costs remain sticky. They highlight core PCE rising to 3.4% in May, keeping the Fed cautious despite a strong labor market. While a near-term rate hike looks unlikely, they say persistent inflation could shape policy further out. ======== Schwab Networ...

Charles Schwab's Adam Lynch discusses the latest moves in Bitcoin, highlighting that the cryptocurrency has broken its 200-week moving average. He also examines the factors weighing on cryptocurrencies, what investors should know about the Clarity Act, and its potential impact on the digital asset industry. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day...

Paul Meeks highlights the surge in memory prices as a key driver for Micron (MU) and the broader semiconductor sector. He examines whether the stock can extend gains after hitting a record high on strong earnings, with AI-driven memory demand accelerating. Meeks outlines what could sustain — or challenge — Micron’s momentum from here. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and...

Alex Coffey discusses Micron (MU) earnings and the stock's surge to a new all-time high. He highlights the AI memory chipmaker's fiscal fourth quarter guidance that came in well above expectations, which he sees solidifying strength and continuing momentum. Joe Tigay walks us through an example options trade for Micron. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader,...

Nick Raich, CEO of The Earnings Scout, argues Nike (NKE) is a value trap, citing persistent declines in earnings. He says the company needs stabilization in Greater China and stronger product innovation to compete and regain momentum. Raich also points to the lack of a breakout athlete or brand catalyst as a key headwind for the stock. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and...

Andy Swan of LikeFolio highlights strong consumer adoption trends for Affirm (AFRM), despite a recent downgrade. He points to rising web traffic and increased reliance on the platform as credit conditions tighten. Swan says improving conditions for lower-income consumers could act as a catalyst for the stock. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day....

Noah Kann and Jacob Sonenshine talk about Micron (MU) after the memory chipmaker surged following a blowout earnings report. Noah says the results underscore memory's critical role in the AI era. Jacob points to Micron’s comments on its earnings call that supply and demand are expected to remain tight through 2027, suggesting the imbalance could persist for years. ======== Schwab Network =====...

Meghan Welch breaks down the surge in M&A activity across aerospace and defense, driven by rising global tensions and increased defense budgets. She highlights strong demand for modernization, AI-driven technologies, and reshoring efforts, alongside a commercial aerospace recovery. Welch notes opportunities in smaller suppliers and aftermarket services as delays at Boeing (BA) and Airbus exten...