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Breakout or Fakeout? Kevin Horner gets technical on the chart for Tesla (TSLA), which has seen a 28% move in just a week. With the stock now testing the $290 level - a key resistance area that coincides with the 200-day moving average - Horner says a close above this level could be a bullish sign. However, he also cautions that traders should be aware of the potential for a fakeout, especially wit...

Stocks are set for a make-or-break week as earnings and economic data flood in, including GDP, PCE, and jobs numbers. The S&P 500 (SPX) is testing a key resistance level around $5575 amid a volatile April, and Kevin Green says a close above that level on strong volume could give bulls more confidence in a rally. Meanwhile, Boeing (BA) shares are up after an upgrade from Bernstein, which sees t...

It's a new week, with plenty of earnings ahead! Tom White takes a look at 3 stocks on the move ahead of the opening bells. Tesla (TSLA) shares are higher. Nvidia (NVDA) reportedly faces competitive pressures from China's Huawei. And, Boeing (BA) catches an upgrade from Bernstein. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Marke...

TSMC (TSM), also known as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, is the subject of this week's tech sector deep dive! George Tsilis examines the global foundry leader's business operations and describes how TSMC became the industry standard for semiconductor manufacturing. George looks at the headwinds facing TSMC, including ongoing uncertainty with U.S. and China trade relations. ===...

Bulls win. The NDX rallied more than 6% this week while the SPX gained more than 4% off positive tariff headlines from the Trump administration. Tesla (TSLA) closed the week as one of the SPX's top performers despite an earnings miss. Alphabet (GOOGL) muscled an earnings win led by its advertising and cloud revenue. The same couldn't be said for Intel (INTC) when its 2Q guidance fell below...

The Nasdaq shows signs of life as earnings season gets underway. Sal Bruno attributes the gain to earnings beats and a more stable tone on China trade. Bruno also highlights the importance of looking beyond Mag 7 names, citing stocks like Costco (COST), Netflix (NFLX), and UnitedHealth Group (UNH). With Big Tech earnings on the horizon, including Meta Platforms (META), Microsoft (MSFT), and Apple...

SLB (SLB), formerly known as Schlumberger, missed on its latest earnings report. What makes this an overlooked stock, according to George Tsilis, is its importance to cyclicality in the oil and gas space. He also explains that the potential pullback in CapEx spend from businesses will pin additional pressure on SLB. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every marke...

Phil Streible reviews the week in commodity markets. On the SPX, he sees resistance around $5,700, and is hoping we can hold the $5,500 level. He says industrial focus can boost the prices of silver and copper and normalize the ratio between gold and silver. However, he thinks that the recent volatility has shown investors that everyone should have some gold holdings. He argues that bitcoin has re...

Charles Schwab's Michelle Gibley notes that markets globally closed higher on the week, saying the "worst case scenario" for tariffs is temporarily off the table. That said, she believes there needs to be more deal details for an uptrend to hold. Mike Townsend agrees, arguing that concrete signs of progress will drive market confidence. Mike points to developments in tax spending as...

The SPX has a winning week on Wall Street. Consolidation on Friday is something Kevin Green doesn't see as unusual considering the strong rallies earlier this week. What can give bears an edge is next week's economic data, which has a mix of soft and hard prints. That, on top of a slew of new earnings, is something Kevin expects will set up a turbulent week ahead. ======== Schwab Network =...

Robert Schein believes Alphabet (GOOGL) will set the tone for Mag 7 earnings on deck this week. He expects to see weaker guidance across the Big Tech spectrum but says the most important numbers will be cloud revenue and A.I. CapEx spend. Robert eyes Amazon (AMZN) as an attractive buy as valuation shrinks back to levels not seen since 2009. One non-Mag 7 company catching his attention: Netflix (NF...

Que Nguyen thinks volatility is going to turn, but in the meantime, it might be a good time to buy. She thinks recession risk is out there, but that a lot of that risk is priced in under the hood. She looks at the healthcare sector, which she thinks can provide protection if the economy falls. She argues that dollar weakness may not continue, and is a proponent of international diversification. ==...

Exodus CFO James Gernetzke believes Bitcoin is reclaiming its status as "digital gold." He expects the new regulatory environment, which includes a crypto task force at the FTC, will have more people bolstering their digital wallets. He also talks about Bitcoin's role as a stable, non-inflationary asset. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every mar...

"We’re in a volatility spiral,” Jacob Shapiro says. He expects a global shift ahead, looking at strong declines in trucking & port data. He thinks Trump is “bluffing on everything” because the U.S. risks a “massive economic catastrophe” otherwise. He thinks we could start to see major impacts in 2Q, including empty shelves at the grocery, and into 3Q if we don’t see any deals made in the...

Todd R. Walsh says he’s “never met someone” who could successfully buy the dips & sell the rips during high volatility and advises investors to think more long-term. On Fed cuts, he does not expect the two cuts many traders are pricing in this year. His “base case” is a choppy market and says, “when things get good, don’t get too excited.” However, “don’t get too depressed” either, unless the...

Rob Swanke says P/E ratios across the tech sector have fallen to 24x from 30x. With more Mag 7 earnings coming up, he urges investors to turn to enterprise-focused names as opposed to consumer discretionary. Greg Martin agrees and points to Microsoft (MSFT) and Meta Platforms (META) as two companies on his radar. He warns against Apple (AAPL) due to its China ties amid tariff volatility. ========...

Likefolio’s Megan Brantley covers consumer sentiment on Domino’s Pizza (DPZ). She notes their strong advertising and loyalty program and calls it “best-of-breed” in the pizza space. She thinks that its integration with third-party delivery apps, despite still using their own drivers, is a catalyst that could “long-term help the company” by attracting more consumers. ======== Schwab Network =======...

Intel (INTC) reported high-single digit growth in its foundry and data center businesses, but George Tsilis thinks the company needs much more for a clean turnaround. A wide range in 2Q revenue guidance is a major concern to George, who points out the company's $50 billion debt. However, he believes Intel still offers quality technology, the company just needs a plan to stronger profitability....

With earnings season around the corner, Dan Ahrens says it's time for investors to rethink their tech-heavy portfolios and explore opportunities in other areas, such as the consumer space. He highlights the AdvisorShares Restaurants ETF (EATZ) and also sees value in the hospitality space, despite a recent sell-off. He points to the potential for a rebound in travel-related stocks, such as thos...

Ian Wyatt and Ted Rossman discuss the Consumer Sentiment survey, which fell for the fourth straight month. The data is predictive, Ted argues, because it shapes purchasing decisions: consumers are stocking up, advancing purchases, and might pull back in the future. He thinks the data could push the Fed to keep rates higher for longer. Wyatt said what’s “concerning” about higher expectations around...

Alexander Blume still holds a positive outlook for Bitcoin as the cryptocurrency inches back toward $100,000. He believes it can tap $150,000 by the end of the year. His case points to a weakening U.S. dollar and countries seeking Bitcoin as a way to convert debt. While Alexander is bullish on Bitcoin, he says "Ethereum is garbage" due to its expensive tech and slower macro reaction comp...

TheoTrade's Don Kaufman remains a strong bear when it comes to his Big 3. He believes there's damage in Alibaba's (BABA) technicals that go beyond tariff concerns. On Netflix (NFLX), he doesn't see the streaming giant holding its all-time high. Don adds that Nvidia (NVDA) will face plenty of A.I. pressure from international competitors like Huawei. Rick shows the bearish and bullis...

Andrew Arons doesn’t believe we’re in for a recession, expecting the markets to recover “pretty quickly” with tech leading. In fact, he expects some sort of resolution in the next 2-3 weeks, with earnings “propelling the market,” and rate cuts giving it another boost into the end of the year. He sees opportunities in Meta Platforms (META) and Amazon (AMZN), expecting a 10%-20% rise in both. He als...

J.D. Durkin points to guidance as the culprit for today's selling action in Intel (INTC). He says new CEO Lip-Bu Tan's commentary on upward momentum wasn't enough to win investors over with uncertainties lingering over its foundry business and 2Q figures. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter -...

Tom White steps into the Daily Trader studio to discuss two of next week's earnings names to keep on the radar: Amazon (AMZN) and Reddit (RDDT). Both names have historically pointed to digital advertising spending and revenue as significant indicators of their consumer base's sentiment. With earnings in focus, Tom composes example options trades for both AMZN and RDDT. ======== Schwab Netw...