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“I’m very concerned,” Phil Blancato says about jobs data, potential Fed cuts, and possible impacts on the market. He thinks rate cuts would be a win for the housing market but a “loss for the U.S. economy.” He considers us in a state of stagflation and thinks that the Fed shouldn’t cut at all. He believes investors to buy bonds, especially on the shorter term, and dividend stocks. ======== Schwab...

Decelerating earnings and troubling guidance gave a haircut to C3 AI (AI) shares. George Tsilis notes it's no surprise to see the stock lower, though he is surprised to see its strong rebound of session lows. He mentions how the financials add headwinds against C3 moving forward and how its shapes its position in the A.I. race. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and tra...

David McAlvany examines the metals markets, calling them a “core allocation, not a trade.” He compares holding the metals themselves with investing in mining companies. He thinks gold is in a “big, bullish trend” as central banks move away from the dollar and into gold – investing “double” what they did in 2022 in the yellow metal. David looks at the gold/silver ratio, calling silver an “amplifier...

Broadcom (AVGO) reports earnings after the closing bell on Thursday. After its stock more than doubled off April's lows, Marley Kayden talks about the valuation headwinds Broadcom faces. She notes the company's perception as a value stock that since turned into a growth stock thanks to A.I. The question investors now face: can Broadcom continue substantial growth momentum? ======== Schwab...

Lululemon (LULU) is "no longer the cool kid on the block," says Megan Brantley. Likefolio's data in the retail space shows how interest in Lululemon slowed significantly compared to competitors like Hollister, Alo Yoga and Rhone. The earnings bar is low for the stock but Megan worries that the bar can fall even lower. If she were the CEO, Megan says she would work to improve brand pe...

Steve Koenig says the focus on Salesforce (CRM) was "all about guidance," which didn't deliver enough for investors. He argues the lack of a guidance raise above Wall Street's estimates shows there's "pockets of weakness" for the software company. Keith Kirkpatrick adds onto Steve's point by saying Salesforce needs to show how its Agentforce platform will show r...

Greg Orrell covers gold’s new highs, citing central bank buying, de-dollarization due to the deficit, and angst around U.S. policy. He calls it a “delusion of debt” with no end in sight, citing the trillions in interest the U.S. has to pay every year. He puts gold’s recent rise in contrast with historical moves. Greg thinks that $5,000 is “not a stretch at all” for gold futures. ======== Schwab Ne...

When it comes to today's Big 3, Dan Deming explains why he's "cautiously optimistic" on Uber Technologies (UBER) for a bullish run. He notes Valero Energy's (VLO) opportunity to capture further upside even as the energy sector lags. Walmart's (WMT) higher lows give him confidence the retail giant can reach new all-time highs. Dan offers example options trades for his Big...

James St. Aubin thinks the unemployment rate could rise in the next few months, previewing his view of the August jobs report and the Fed’s potential rate cut decisions. He cites high recent grad unemployment, but says it is more “sector specific” than cyclical, meaning the Fed may have less control over the dynamic. “It doesn’t seem like there’s a strong case not to cut right now,” he adds, but t...

"Momentum of labor market is flat on its back," says Ben Emons. Following August's ADP Employment Change data revealing a weaker number, he believes it indicates "at least a 25bps" rate cut but if Friday's August non-farm payrolls number is much weaker it could signal a bigger cut. Ben discusses how the latest labor market data will play a central role in the Fed's...

Lululemon (LULU) isn't far off its 5-year low. However, other retail companies like Macy's (M) and American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) rallied strong off their recent report. Marley Kayden talks about Lululemon's ability to follow, noting its sales strength in China is expected to continue even as U.S. foot traffic slowed. Joe Tigay turns to an example options trade for Lululemon. ========...

Matt Tuttle considers Broadcom (AVGO) a "must own" A.I. chip stock, alongside Nvidia (NVDA). He'll focus on the company's margins and VMware, believing they serve as indicators for Broadcom's future growth. That said, Matt is nervous when it comes to valuation, arguing that Broadcom "almost needs to have a cure for cancer" for the stock to push higher. Tom White off...

Thierry Wizman sees a “generally lackluster labor market,” reacting to the ADP report this morning and previewing tomorrow’s jobs report. He argues that the Fed will probably still cut rates this month, anticipating the unemployment rate ticking higher as hiring slows. “There’s an underlying tone of inflation” that hasn’t been reflected in CPI data yet, Thierry adds. He thinks the Fed will approac...

Figma's (FIG) first earnings report after its public trading debut was met with a steep sell-off. Diane King Hall discusses what it means for other IPOs that hit the market this year and those still ahead, including Klarna's next week. HP Enterprise (HPE) ticked slightly higher after it posted record second quarter revenue. Diane looks at analyst moves in MoffettNathanson and its upgrade f...

After Thursday's jobs data came in weaker than expected, Kevin Green points out the "defensive" moves he's watching in SPX sectors. He talks about how data ahead can affect that rotation in today's session and those still ahead. Kevin later directs attention to the 10-year treasury yield and how it continues to hover around key levels. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empower...

Brad Roth says tomorrow’s jobs report will decide whether the Fed cuts rates this month. “We just don’t want anything to come out that would give the Fed reason to pause.” He thinks that traders are hesitating to be “fully risk-on,” pointing to inflows into Treasuries and gold, as well as a lack of market breadth. “It’s almost exhausting how much we’ve talked about the Mag 7,” Brad says, but too m...

Challenger job cuts ticked higher and ADP private payrolls came in lower than expected — both signals of a weakening labor market. Kevin Hincks talks about the data and what it means for the FOMC's September meeting. If Friday's jobs data also comes in weak, Kevin makes the case that the Fed could cut interest rates by 50bps. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and t...

Salesforce (CRM) beat earnings and boosted its fiscal 2026 guidance. It still wasn't enough for investors as the stock sold off following the report. Alex Coffey talks about the role A.I. has and how it serves as a significant headwind and tailwind for Salesforce's growth. Meanwhile, American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) rallied more than 25% ahead of Thursday's opening bell. The company cre...

Even with ADP Employment and Jobless Claims data, Chris Versace says the latest ISM Services print will help determine Thursday's trading activity. Ahead of Friday's non-farm payrolls print, he believes looking at revised jobs numbers from the summer paint a picture of a continued slowing in the labor market. For the Fed's rate cut odds, Chris says it's "going to come down to...

Broadcom (AVGO) earnings will be the marquee postmarket earnings report after Thursday's close. Tom White swings by to show the stock's run-up over the past year. He underlines the 50-day moving average being a significant indicator for AVGO shares and points to a widening gap in the 200-day moving average. Later, Tom composes an example trading strategy for Broadcom. He uses a call butter...

Kicking off Thursday's coverage, Kevin Green has his eyes on the bond market domestically and internationally. He highlights the 4.2% level as key point to watch for the U.S. 10-year treasury. KG adds that it's appearing more "50/50" odds that there could be 75bps of rate cuts in 2025. Later, he discusses the run higher in gold prices citing central bank purchases and geopolitica...

Ahead of Lululemon (LULU) earnings, CFRA's Zach Warring stops by Morning Movers to help preview the athleisure retailer's report. His firm has a Strong Buy rating and $375 price target on LULU going into earnings. Zach discusses the company's tariff exposure and the overall retail sector reaction to ongoing international trade uncertainty. Shares of LULU are down nearly 50% year to dat...

UnitedHealth (UNH) shares have bounced off of recent 52-week lows. Kevin Horner examines the recent turnaround on the 60-day chart, highlighting near-term support near $295 with bullish upside potential testing at $325. On a longer-term chart, Kevin maps out the significant downside move over the last year, particularly after its 1Q earnings report. He circles the 20 & 50-day moving averages a...

The SPX and NDX closed higher on the day thanks to Alphabet (GOOGL), which rallied 9% after a U.S. district judge ruled the company does not have to divest its Google Chrome browser. Salesforce (CRM) sold off after hours despite posting an earnings and revenue beat, along with a raise on guidance. On the retail front, Dollar Tree (DLTR) slid on the session while Macy's (M) rallied big on earni...

Salesforce (CRM) shares are falling despite a strong earnings beat, as investors focus on lackluster guidance and a growing concern that the company may not be able to accelerate growth. Tom Essaye breaks down the numbers and shares his key takeaways, including the impact of AI on the SaaS industry and what Salesforce needs to do to turn things around. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering e...