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Alan Greenspan has passed away at the age of 100, as Ben Emons recaps the former Fed Chair's "irrational exuberance" view of the stock market as ways his legacy lasts today. When it comes to the current Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, he aims to set a new legacy with his stance on interest rates and inflation. Ben makes the case that rate hike probabilities will come down as long as the Strai...

Old resistance is becoming new support in Credo Technology (CRDO), says Rachel Dashiell with Charles Schwab. She shows how the 20-day chart signals the tentative bullish catalyst. She outlines how the trend compares to the one-year chart. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/su...

Whiplash hits geopolitical headwinds as a back-and-forth in U.S. and Iran talks fluctuate the price action in futures. Tom White explains why investors should take headlines out of Iran "with a grain of salt" as peace talks to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz continue. In equities, Tom talks about the price target hikes in AI semiconductor equipment makers and AbbVie's (ABBV) $10.9...

The last time George Tsilis talked about Palantir (PLTR) in October 2025, the stock was above $185. As of this week, the software giant slipped below $130. That said, George points to the company's substantial earnings growth and partnerships with other key AI firms like Nvidia (NVDA) as tailwinds. However, Palantir's valuation remains a key headwind even after its substantial sell-off so...

People who have been in the crypto industry for years are more bearish than ever, while people just entering the space are more bullish than ever, says Charles Schwab's Jim Ferraioli. He explains why this divergence is widening in the DeFi and TradFi spaces. Jim then turns to Hyperliquid and what its rally indicates while Bitcoin remains in a bear market. However, he sees $60,000 as the new bo...

The Fed held interest rates steady this week, but markets later declined as half FOMC members projected at least one rate hike before end of year. Intel (INTC) rallied after announcing it’s ready to run the most recent versions of its chip manufacturing process and a potential partnership with Apple (AAPL). SpaceX (SPCX) stayed in front and center after coming off a historic IPO last week. Marley...

Marley Kayden talks about the FOMC's decision to hold interest rates steady in Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as Fed Chair. Meanwhile, crude oil prices slid after the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding, helping fuel a continued rally in semiconductor stocks and broader risk assets. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe t...

Asaf Meir, CEO of Solidus Labs, says a major global soccer tournament will test prediction markets at an unprecedented scale. He highlights the need for advanced surveillance as risks of market abuse and insider activity rise. Meir also notes that new asset classes, global participation, and always-on trading require a different approach to market integrity. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowe...

Derrick Irwin says emerging markets are set for a comeback, supported by strong earnings and macro resilience beyond the AI trade. He highlights diversification across India, Indonesia, and South Africa, while noting China’s K-shaped recovery favoring names like Alibaba (BABA) and Tencent. Irwin points to MTN Group and MercadoLibre (MELI) as top opportunities. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empo...

Alex Roy, Founder and CEO of SalesboxAI says AI is becoming critical infrastructure, shaping national competitiveness alongside energy and defense. He highlights how AI leaders and labs are influencing policy and forcing governments to rethink sovereignty. Roy also points to the emergence of distinct but interoperable global AI ecosystems as adoption accelerates. ======== Schwab Network ======== E...

Ken Shinoda explains how the recent Iran peace deal and Fed actions have calmed inflation fears, impacting the bond market. He suggests reimagining the traditional 60/40 portfolio split, advocating for shorter-duration, high-quality credit assets within the fixed-income allocation. Ken also discusses current ETF flows, highlighting continued demand for core-plus solutions and specialized securitiz...

Seema Shah and Stephen Sopko discuss the state of the AI trade and continuing impacts infrastructure buildout will have on markets. Seema explains the trends on user consumption in generative AI apps, which she sees increasing. Stephen talks about the timeline to AI driving growth and how adoption will broaden into the wider economy. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and t...

Charles Schwab's Adam Lynch says Bitcoin’s recent decline reflects a classic bear market following a short-lived relief rally, with the FOMC adding pressure to digital assets. He notes investors are rotating into equities like Micron (MU), highlighting a divergence between crypto and traditional markets. Lynch also flags Illinois’ new transaction-based crypto tax as a potential headwind that c...

Netflix (NFLX) shares are trading near 52-week lows. Earlier this year, the streaming giant walked away from acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) with Paramount Skydance's (PSKY) buying the company instead. Wedbush's Alicia Reese says it could be a good thing as it shows Netflix isn't willing to overspend in expanding content capabilities. She adds that Netflix "is the anchor&qu...

Amanda Lai says retail sales continue to defy expectations, with strong growth across categories despite inflation and higher fuel costs. She points to resilient consumers and a sustained shift toward e-commerce, driven by value and convenience. Retailers are competing across channels, from direct-to-consumer to platforms like Amazon (AMZN), Walmart (WMT), and Target (TGT), to capture demand. ====...

LikeFolio’s Megan Brantley talks about social sentiment trends on Reddit (RDDT) as shares trade over 25% lower this year. She isn't as bullish heading into Reddit's current quarter earnings as the previous one because of a slight deceleration in ad revenue. Megan notes the wide gap the social media company has in advertising compared to Meta Platforms (META), though she sees sharp bullish...

Keybanc raised its price target on Arista Networks (ANET) to $200 from $170 and maintains an overweight rating. Charles Schwab's Kevin Horner turns to the stock chart and explains how traders maintained and lifted long-term support, signaling strength in bullish trends. He then turns to an example options trade for Arista Networks. Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options: https://bit...

Frances Newton and Van Hesser discuss the latest Fed decision, where interest rates were left unchanged but a hawkish tone sparked market volatility. They highlight new Fed task forces, including one focused on the balance sheet, and discuss how these efforts could shape future monetary policy. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to th...

David McAlvany talks about how the AI boom is impacting the gold market as futures trade nearly 25% below all-time highs. He turns elsewhere in the commodity space by offering his outlook for crude oil as the U.S. and Iran sign a memorandum of understanding. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://...

Jason Brown talks about today’s Big 3 and walks through example trades for each of his picks. He highlights Cummins (CMI) by pointing to an opportunity to participate in the AI boom. Jason also discusses Boeing (BA), questioning if they can maintain quality while expanding their plane building portfolio. He sees Marsh & McLennan (MRSH) as an opportunity with shares nearing 52-week lows. Charle...

The big takeaway from the Fed's interest rate decision and following press conference with Kevin Warsh is an intensifying focus on inflation, says Jed Ellerbroek. He believes the task forces announced are a "bid for time" to help stabilize the economy. On AI ROI, Jed says the demand for compute is only accelerating as Alphabet (GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), Microsoft (MSFT), and Meta Platfo...

Kroger (KR) drops more than 6% after hitting a 52-week low. Scott Mushkin says cost inflation and pricing pressure are weighing heavily on the grocery sector, calling industry dynamics “absolutely awful,” not company-specific. Tom White outlines a covered call strategy. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitab...

Marley Kayden talks about developments in Apple (AAPL) as it increases prices on products to offset memory costs. Also catching investor interest: a potential deal with Intel (INTC). President Trump indicated the company will design and build chips in America, which will also be used in Apple products. Joe Tigay walks us through an example options trade for Apple. ======== Schwab Network ========...

A bounce in the semiconductor stocks is pulling everything up with it on a quadruple witching day, says Charles Schwab's Joe Mazzola. As he explains, pay attention to Thursday's moves, as it will likely highlight the stock market's next momentum shift. From strength in semis to weakness in crypto, Jim Ferraioli turns to the correlation in Bitcoin's slump to waning sentiment. ======...

Peter Tchir talks about the details emerging on the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding. He says the FOMC keeping rates unchanged indicates possible future rate hikes. Peter also discusses Kevin Warsh’s messaging and communications strategy for the long term. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https...