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Cetera CIO Gene Goldman draws a parallel to a blown football lead as he outlines the risks facing the current market, from Middle East tensions and rising oil prices to the Fed's struggle with supply-side inflation. He advises maintaining target asset allocations, rebalancing during pullbacks, overweighting U.S. small and mid-caps, and increasing duration. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empo...

SWBC CIO Chris Brigati is sticking with a bullish S&P outlook even as persistent inflation threatens to push the 10-year Treasury yield higher. His playbook spans Japan—Mitsubishi and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG)—along with tech-adjacent Siemens and defense contractor Airbus. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Mar...

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) posted a "mixed bag" earnings report, according to George Tsilis, who explains why the clothing retailer company is seeing pressure from pinched U.S. consumers. Macy's (M) also traded lower despite posting an earnings beat and increased full-year guidance. In the healthcare space, Cooper Companies (COO) plunged on a revenue miss and lower guidance. ===...

Fritz Folts assesses the market's ability to sustain the S&P 500's (SPX) rally as WTI crude oil climbs above $100 and long-term yields rise. He explores how these factors could challenge investor enthusiasm for AI and explains how his firm balances risk in a multi-asset portfolio. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the...

August PPI is higher than July but in-line with Wall Street estimates, says Kevin Hincks. Stocks still felt pressure following the release of the print. He discusses the "energy-dominated" report and whether the numbers will appear in Friday's CPI. Kevin also talks about crude oil hitting $100 for the first time since May and makes a contrarian take that rising energy prices won'...

Oracle (ORCL) shares saw a recent pop but remain more than 30% lower year-over-year into the company's next earnings report after Thursday's close. Rick Ducat notes that the company isn't the worst performer in its group, though he highlights levels the stock needs to hit for sustained technical repair. He turns to an example options trade for Oracle. ======== Schwab Network ======== E...

Max Weinbach says the iPhone Duo is "one of the best foldable phones on the market" after getting to test it hands on Wednesday. He explains what makes the hardware and software stand out against competitors like Samsung. As far as what it means for growth in Apple (AAPL), Max believes the company's new tech suite sets a new foundation for forward momentum, and for new CEO John Ternu...

Looking at Synopsys (SNPS) is "a study in consolidation," says Ben Watson of Charles Schwab, who emphasizes the "lack of momentum" in the stock's near-term moves. That trend expands into the one-year chart even though shares saw occasional volatility. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute news...

"You're not really seeing any safe place when you look at bond prices," says Erin Gibbs, making the case that it adds pressure on equities to sustain market growth. She explains how the rising geopolitical tensions, paired with a surge of inflation woes, are creating an imbalance between equities and fixed income. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader,...

Houthi rebels seizing a strategic port in the Middle East add onto already prominent headwinds to open Thursday's trading sessions. Kevin Green explains how it impacts S&P 500 (SPX) futures as crude oil nears $100 and diesel stays at record highs. He then discusses Apple (AAPL) and its new suite of products led by the iPhone Duo and TSMC (TSM) reporting yet another record month for revenue. ==...

The iPhone Duo was the crown jewel of new Apple (AAPL) technology announcements at the company's "Surprise and Shine" event. Meta Platforms (META) rallied after releasing Muse AI. Casey's (CASY) closed down as one of the worst S&P 500 (SPX) performers after earnings. Marley Kayden takes investors through the biggest stories on Wall Street. ======== Schwab Network ======== Emp...

Apple (AAPL) generated a lot of buzz after announcing its new iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 models, and AirPods 5, while the U.S. Treasury's announcement of $6 billion in longer-term debt wasn't enough to win over equity investors. Marley Kayden offers a glimpse into her final takeaways to close Wednesday's trading session. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader,...

Christian Lopez explains how Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are seeing a resurgence as institutional interest grows. He notes that firms like BlackRock, Vanguard, Fidelity, and Morgan Stanley are advising clients to allocate 2% to 5% of their portfolios to digital assets. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute new...

iOS 27 is the most important announcement Apple (AAPL) announced at its "Surprise and Shine" event, says David Nicholson of Futurum. He makes the case that the update will amplify Siri capabilities in ways investors are underpricing right now. David also weighs on whether using Alphabet's (GOOGL) technology is a plus for its AI strategy or serves as a hinderance to future development...

Horizon's Mike Dickson believes the market's focus remains on inflation data and the Fed's upcoming decisions, suggesting a September rate hike could stabilize long-term yield volatility. He also highlights broad-based earnings strength beyond AI, pointing to strong reports from Salesforce (CRM) and Intuit (INTU). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, e...

Charles Schwab's Jim Ferraioli discusses how he sees September's seasonal trends impacting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as equities take a back seat to start the month. However, he says a year-end rally is possible, pointing to ways spot Bitcoin ETPs indicate that bullish momentum is brewing. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Sub...

Charles Schwab's Kevin Horner analyzes the S&P 500's (SPX) critical support levels and the risks tied to a sustained break below 7600, then turns to ServiceNow (NOW) and Intel (INTC). He walks through each stock's chart and technical indicators, arguing both present compelling opportunities for bullish investors despite past struggles. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering ev...

Alex Berg details how the physical demands of AI—from data centers to cooling systems—are impacting the physical economy and creating opportunities in real assets. He explains how the Cohen & Steers Real Assets Active ETF (CSRA) is increasingly being used for outcome-oriented strategies like diversification and inflation protection. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor an...

SpaceX (SPCX) had a volatile IPO launch, and there's still more Big Tech IPOs hitting public markets through OpenAI and Anthropic. Willy Lee says there's enough AI demand to go around, the winner will just come down to who can use the evolving technology more efficiently. John Jannarone adds that hyperscaler CapEx backs a strong roadmap for future profitability, leading him to be "mor...

Apple's (AAPL) iPhone Duo is the biggest innovation the Mag 7 giant unveiled during its "Surprise and Shine" event, says Jeremy Roberts. The device is about as large as an iPad Mini and uses all of the features Apple is known for. Jeremy explains what makes the announcement significant for Apple as it seeks to make its mark on the foldable phones market rife with existing competitors...

Braze (BRZE) CEO Bill Magnuson details the company's pivotal role in customer engagement for B2C brands, particularly within sports streaming and fantasy sports. He highlights 26% year-over-year revenue growth and record free cash flow, and explains how AI tools like Agent Console and AI Operator are reshaping personalized customer experiences. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every inv...

Daniel Geltrude explains that Chewy Inc. (CHWY) reported strong earnings with consistent growth and a 30% increase in net income, yet the market reacted negatively. He argues that investor expectations, fueled by AI news, led to an unwarranted sell-off despite the company's stable revenue stream and expansion into veterinary services. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and...

LikeFolio's Megan Brantley says Netflix (NFLX) has seen a slowdown in growth. Her firm's consumer data shows a downtick in consumer demand compared to companies like Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and Walt Disney (DIS). While there is a decline in Netflix interest, Megan points out an interesting dynamic with the stock price, which fell significantly more on a percentage basis than LikeFolio...

Tesla (TSLA) is currently offering limited Cybercab access in Austin, Texas, though there's lingering questions on safety and profitability of the pedal-less and wheelless vehicle. CFRA's Garrett Nelson talks about Tesla's self-certification process which began a federal investigation, setting the ground for an unclear road ahead. It's a key reason he remains skeptical of the speed...

Cory Johnson draws a line from increasing component costs at Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) to Apple's (AAPL) expected $2,000-plus price point for its new foldable phone. He also links Apple's historical financial struggles to current tech giants' emphasis on high-profit margins and substantial cash reserves now fueling massive AI investments. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering ev...