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TD Cowen added Dutch Bros (BROS) as its top "smid-cap pick" for the year. Shares still fell ahead of Wednesday's trading session. Rachel Dashiell talks about how bulls can regain control of price momentum as analysts brew up higher expectations for the stock. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsle...

Jay Woods believes markets will see some pain as the tech sector pulls back and brings the S&P 500 (SPX) and Nasdaq 100 (NDX) with it. That said, he sees pockets of strength across the indices but they aren't getting headlines because tech weighs so heavily on markets. On the larger economic picture, Jay says Kevin Warsh "has his work cut out for him" with inflation at its highes...

The tech sector was the star seller behind action today closing down 2% on the day after being down 5%. UBS (UBS) saw strong action opportunities from Micron (MU), and J.M. Smucker (SJM) surprised and rallied as the top performer of the S&P 500. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnet...

Marley Kayden breaks down the latest economic data, including existing home sales beating expectations and a narrowing U.S. trade deficit. Sam Vadas discusses reports that Taiwan is considering tighter restrictions on chip exports to China and what the move could mean for the global semiconductor industry. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Sub...

Dave Nicholson breaks down Oracle's (ORCL) upcoming earnings report and what investors should be watching in its cloud business. He explains why Oracle needs a strong beat to justify growing expectations and discusses how many investors are viewing the company as a major AI investment. Dave also explores Oracle's role in financing AI infrastructure and what it could mean for future growth....

DDN CEO Alex Bouzari discusses the need to maximize return on investment in AI, calling it “ROI maxxing.” He explains how DDN’s partnership with Nvidia (NVDA) helps optimize GPU usage, reduce idle infrastructure, and improve enterprise returns. Bouzari emphasizes efficiency as the key to sustainable AI investment. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market...

Todd Chanko of Barron’s Investor Circle outlines a strategy focused on free cash flow, dividend yield, and EPS growth over trend-driven sectors like AI. He highlights Motorola Solutions (MSI), Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW), ADT (ADT), and Carpenter Technology (CRS) as strong, adaptable businesses. Chanko points to their cash generation, resilience, and niche positioning in a volatile market. =======...

Sal Esposito of Zacks Investment Management emphasizes investing in resilient companies with strong balance sheets in an inflationary environment. He highlights Zacks ETFs ZINC and PRIZ as income-focused options, with PRIZ targeting higher yields through preferred stocks. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newslet...

Fernando Montenegro and Colin Symons discuss life after the "SaaS-pocalypse" and how AI is transforming the software industry. Fernando argues that AI isn't replacing software, it's fundamentally changing work flows, while Colin explains why some companies are positioned to benefit and others face massive disruption. They also explore which businesses are most at risk and the com...

Mike Belshe, CEO of BitGo (BTGO), talks about the EU's MiCA regulation framework for cryptocurrencies and the catalyst it signals for worldwide crypto bulls. He makes the case that if the U.S. can't pass the Clarity Act, crypto traders will look at markets overseas take away strength the U.S. currently has in the space. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader,...

Through his interactions with businesses, Cory Johnson says the conversations are all about supply instead of costs, emphasizing the desire to expand AI compute. He urges investors to pay attention to how hyperscalers and other Big Tech firms are expanding their AI capabilities. On Oracle (ORCL) ahead of Wednesday's earnings, Cory tells investors to pay attention to the "land grab" r...

The labor market improving is the crux to the U.S. economy finding its footing, says Ryan Detrick, even though markets showed a lot of negative price action throughout Tuesday's session. He analyzes how it buoys against rising inflation and explains why he's still overweight equities compared to bonds. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day....

LikeFolio's Landon Swan previews Casey’s General Stores (CASY) earnings, noting strong underlying demand despite headwinds from rising gas prices and electric vehicle adoption that could weigh on store traffic. He also flags margin pressure from higher labor and unit-level costs. While bullish on the results, Swan cautions the stock’s reaction could mirror Dollar General’s (DG) post-earnings p...

Katherine Black and Jamie Katz say the consumer is holding up but turning more price-sensitive, with a clear split between resilient luxury demand and pressured lower-income spending. They question whether RH’s (RH) experiential retail push is enhancing the brand or distracting from its core furniture business. The path to 2027 targets depends on flawless execution and continued strength from affl...

Sal Mercogliano talks about the global supply chain and how the U.S.-Iran War is impacting the global economy. He says even though we're seeing crude oil still making its way to the market, the problem is justifying the costs to cover travel. Sal covers what shipping trends to monitor and says he is not expecting volatility to cool even if "peace in the Middle East" happens tomorrow....

Jessica Inskip walks us through today's Big 3 all focused on Big Tech. She turns to Apple (AAPL) with a bullish thesis, highlighting the company use of data and AI as a key growth driver. Jessica points to Oracle (ORCL) for its high implied volatility and earnings Wednesday as a trading opportunity, while noting Nvidia's (NVDA) expanding AI ecosystem as a sign the tech trade is not slowing...

Kieran Osborne, CIO at Mission Wealth, breaks down a volatile market backdrop, pointing to resilient U.S. labor and consumer trends alongside persistent inflation risks. He says the Fed is likely on hold despite rate hike expectations, while noting healthier market breadth as valuations compress beyond mega-cap tech. Osborne also highlights private equity and alternative assets as potential return...

Karl Brauer takes the wheel of conversations in the automotive space, talking about what drew investors to Ford (F) as the stock hits the brakes following a stellar rally in recent weeks. He then calls Telsa (TSLA) a "car company in transition" as CEO Elon Musk shifts focus toward AI and robotics. Tom White turns to an example options trade for Tesla. ======== Schwab Network ======== Emp...

Marley Kayden breaks down the fallout from Apple's (AAPL) WWDC 2026 Keynote announcements. She says the slate of new software are going to be implemented in the fall and will work alongside Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google Gemini. Tim Biggam walks us through an example options trade. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and...

Charles Schwab's Kevin Gordon talks about the latest imports and exports data and what it means for consumer spending and GDP. He points out that real wage growth dipped into negative territory, a yellow flag for consumer health. On the jobs front, Kevin doesn't see a "full-fledged hiring boom" taking shape but doesn't see it as a bad thing for job seekers. He then turns to t...

Shelly Antoniewicz of the Investment Company Institute points to a resilient U.S. economy, highlighting strength in the labor market, consumer spending, and business investment. She also underscores strong ETF adoption while noting inflation pressures and expectations for tighter Fed policy. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the M...

Patrick Kennedy of All Source Investment Management says the reopening of the IPO window boosts the case for private equity, with Reddit (RDDT) highlighting retail demand. He warns of post-lockup pressure like Uber Technologies (UBER) and sees AI-driven dispersion creating long/short opportunities across Alphabet (GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), and smaller disruptors. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empo...

Diane King Hall discusses this morning's top moving stocks by highlighting Micron (MU) as it rallies back after Friday's sell-off. She also touches on Wells Fargo raising its ON Semiconductor's (ON) price target to $140 from $115, and GSK's (GSK) new $10.6 billion acquisition of Nuvalent (NUVL). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day...

Francis Gannon, Co-CIO of Royce Investment Partners, makes the case that small- and micro-caps remain undervalued and under-owned despite their recent breakout. He cites tailwinds from U.S. tax policy, improving liquidity, and secular growth trends tied to AI and domestic manufacturing. Gannon spotlights Interparfums (IPAR), Quaker Chemical (KWR), Annovis Bio (ANVS), and Hackett Group (HCKT) as ex...

Monday's rally had two problems, according to Kevin Hincks: it was very narrow and finished significantly off its highs. He hopes Tuesday's session shows broadening price action offering strength to underperforming sectors as Big Tech shows a mixed picture. Apple (AAPL) is one Mag 7 stock showing weakness as WWDC 2026 gets underway, though Kevin doesn't see it as a huge concern. With r...