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Rob Thummel discusses the "huge" impact the U.S.-Iran war has had on the global energy trade as crude oil, diesel, and jet fuel supplies deplete. Companies like Valero Energy (VLO), Phillips 66 (PSX), and Marathon Petroleum (MPC) are seeing a surge in free cash flow. Rob says there's still room for energy stocks to run as he expects it will be "a little while" before a peac...

Nasdaq Global Indexes' Mark Marex points to a recent surge in cybersecurity stocks fueled by the increasing sophistication of AI-powered cyber threats. He also discusses ongoing AI-driven demand in the semiconductor industry, led by Nvidia's (NVDA) strong performance, and the potential inflationary pressures from AI capital expenditure build-outs. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowerin...

Charles Schwab's Kevin Horner breaks down the S&P 500's (SPX) three-day decline and rebound, highlighting critical support levels and market breadth. He also flags Uber Technologies (UBER) as a potential bottoming pattern and Kraft Heinz (KHC) breaking a two-year downtrend with an improving chart and a 6% dividend yield. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and tr...

Todd Rosenbluth points to the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) and Invesco RAFI US 1000 ETF (PRF) as strategies that leverage fundamental analysis and valuation to beat market-cap-weighted indices. He also flags short-term Treasury ETFs like the iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF (STIP) as investors seek stability amid bond market volatility. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every...

The Conference Board's Erik Lundh and Kingsview Wealth Management's Scott Martin describe the U.S. economy as cooling but not collapsing, with expanding factory orders offset by a softer jobs market. Both agree the Fed lacks enough data to call September's meeting, making next week's PPI and CPI reports critical for inflation insights. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering ev...

Broadcom (AVGO) is expected to grow 80% year-over-year, says CFRA's Angelo Zino, though he tells investors to watch for entrenchment in the company's TPU business. Growth in that part of Broadcom's business is something he believes will extend its growth runway. Angelo adds that it's important existing customers like Alphabet (GOOGL) and Anthropic spend more with the Big Tech firm...

Broadcom (AVGO) earnings need to demonstrate sustained AI growth backed by a strong outlook, says Stephanie Walter of HyperFRAME Research. As the Big Tech firm expands its private cloud capabilities, she sees the test in VMware and its productivity and performance. Continued custom AI chip revenue is another factor Stephanie labels as important to bolster the company's software suite. ========...

LikeFolio's Megan Brantley highlights Five Below (FIVE) leveraging viral trends and a better in-store experience to drive foot traffic and outperform competitors like Dollar Tree (DLTR). Its push into higher-priced items and social media trend amplification sets it up for continued growth despite high expectations. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every ma...

Broadcom (AVGO) faces one obvious headwind in having Nvidia (NVDA) as a main competitor, says Vance Howard, though he's "cautiously optimistic" in its growth story. He says the bullishness depends on the call with leadership and expectations for custom AI chip revenue outlook. Mike Binger adds that there's opportunity for Broadcom due to the stock's valuation compression whil...

It's a big start to September for Apple (AAPL) as John Ternus takes over as CEO ahead of its "Surprise and Shine" event on September 9. Josh Taves sees Ternus' tenure being one that focuses more on hardware than any prior company leader. He points to the Apple Watch as one product in particular that will become a hardware and software revenue stream for Apple. Josh also outlines...

Don Kaufman is focusing his Big 3 on "uncertainty" as crude oil prices and Treasury yields remains elevated. He focuses on the financial space through JPMorgan Chase (JPM) and the iShares 20+ Year Treasury ETF (TLT), along with a glimpse into the automobile space in General Motors (GM). Don offers example options trades for his picks while Rick Ducat offers insightful technical analysis...

JI Financial Strategies CEO Jim Iuorio expects the Federal Reserve to hold rates in September unless Friday's jobs report is unexpectedly strong. He also warns that rising oil prices could push the economy into recession. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Downl...

35% revenue growth "won't cut it" for Snowflake (SNOW) revenue, says Jack McRoskey as he looks ahead to the software giant's earnings after Wednesday's close. He explains why expectations for a stock rally are higher heading into this report as its tech becomes more integrated with the explosive growth in AI agents. Tom White turns to an example options trade for Snowflake&#3...

Dell Technologies (DELL) rallied after posting a strong, AI-led earnings report. The rally lost some of its steam at the start of Wednesday's trading session but it's not wavering bullish Wall Street views on the stock. Marley Kayden takes investors through the key metrics in the report and analyst price target hikes pointing to a positive outlook for Dell. Prosper Trading Academy's Sc...

Kevin Carter of EMQQ Global explains that AI is reshaping emerging markets, with TSMC (TSM), Samsung, and SK Hynix—his "Mag Three"—driving returns as the dominant "picks and shovels" providers. He also introduces EMQQ Global's Tigers product, offering U.S. investors exposure to China's open-weight LLMs like DeepSeek and Moonshot. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empower...

Charles Schwab's Jim Ferraioli does not expect to see typical seasonal weakness in Bitcoin's price action due to its long flush and subsequent rebound. So where will prices move from here? Jim looks into crypto inflows in ETFs and other products, along with his technical analysis in Bitcoin, to explain where he sees the cryptocurrency moving in the final months of 2026. ======== Schwab Net...

Wayne Kaufman analyzes the market's recent volatility, noting the digestion of a tremendous first half for tech and semiconductor stocks. He emphasizes the ongoing issue of inflation, with rising oil and commodity prices, but maintains a bullish long-term outlook due to strong corporate earnings. Wayne also discusses the valuation of Nvidia (NVDA), believing it to be undervalued despite curren...

GitLab (GTLB) beat earnings and raised guidance, leading to a jump the stock at Wednesday's opening bell. Diane King Hall discusses why investors are seeing promise for a further rally even as the company faces a crowded trade. She then explains why MongoDB (MDB) and Credo Technology (CRDO) sold off on their earnings. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every...

Timothy Burklow Sr. warns that the global bond sell-off and rising oil prices could trigger a market pullback, forcing the Fed to tackle inflation more aggressively. He highlights structured notes as a potential hedge against market volatility. Despite near-term risks, Burklow remains bullish on technology for the long term. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, ev...

Even as the 10-year Treasury yield hits two-year highs, Kevin Hincks says stocks remain "relatively calm" heading into Wednesday's trading session. He discusses what the move means for equities and other factors tied to bonds like housing. Kevin also dives into the latest economic data by looking at the private payroll additions that came in below Wall Street estimates. He then turns...

Broadcom (AVGO) earnings will answer some lingering questions surrounding the AI trade and verify AI demand from Nvidia's (NVDA) report after Wednesday's close. Rick Ducat says the stock has lagged compared to chipmaking peers and highlights key support and resistance areas to watch in the chart. He turns to an example options trade for Broadcom. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering...

Tsvetta Kaleynska says she has analyzed 1.5 million posts tied to Dell Technologies (DELL) earnings and says discussions on its AI growth are the most interesting. To her, it signifies the company is becoming more like Nvidia (NVDA), Intel (INTC), and Micron (MU) and moving away from its traditional PC business. Turning to CrowdStrike (CRWD) earnings, Tsvetta explains why her data is pointing to a...

"I'll give you 950 billion reasons to buy bonds right now," says Thomas Hayes, who gives a contrarian take on why investors should bolster their portfolios in fixed income. He discusses the "seasonality effect," a crowded AI trade, a complicated geopolitical picture, and a steady rise in crude oil as components he sees leading a lasting bond rally. Thomas highlights stocks...

A pullback in Treasury yields is what Tom White believes the stock market needs to see the most, though he says it will be difficult with September's historical volatility. It comes as crude oil prices spike above $90 as tensions between the U.S. and Iran reignite. That said, the AI trade continues to show strength, as seen in Dell Technologies (DELL) earnings and its server revenue accelerati...

Oracle's (ORCL) stock has seen sharp downside action and recent consolidation in a bearish trading pattern. Kevin Horner of Charles Schwab takes investors through his technical analysis to show why bulls have struggled to retake control of shares.  ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwab...