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Ted Parkhill says the 60-40 investment strategy is back, supported by the sharp rally in Treasury yields. He also expects the incoming market environment to be "more pronounced" than what investors saw in 2022. Ted addresses the issues in the U.S. and globally that set up what he considers a bullish case for bonds while offering investment strategies for investors to consider. ======== S...

Buyers are stepping in Friday morning after Thursday closed lower, according to Kevin Green. A report that OpenAI will have $20 billion less in annualized revenue than previously reported sparked Thursday's selloff, though another news outlet is pushing back on that Friday. KG offers more insight into the recovery into the opening bell and how a jam-packed week full of earnings and economic da...

Strategy (MSTR) shares experienced a relief rally last month with Bitcoin's bullish resurgence. James Boyd of Charles Schwab takes investors through his technical analysis of the crypto-centric stock and highlights key resistance levels to explain how that rally will see lingering tests. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the M...

AI stocks as a whole sold off after a Financial Times report stated that OpenAI's revenue will come in $20 billion below original projections. However, Palantir (PLTR) bucked the downside trend thanks to an upgrade. Chipotle (CMG) shares rallied on reports that Starbucks (SBUX) explored a takeover bid for the company. Marley Kayden carries investors through the top stories of the trading day....

Sam Vadas focuses her top takeaways on AI movers overseas as both Samsung and TSMC (TSM) give global investors insight into their revenue roadmaps. Marley Kayden has her sights set on the narrowing gap between equities and bonds. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe D...

Jay Hatfield discusses Treasury yields, Fed policy, and why he believes rates will move lower as housing and labor market conditions soften. Hatfield argues that higher yields have been driven primarily by a hawkish Fed and elevated oil prices, not AI spending or fiscal deficits, while maintaining an S&P 500 (SPX) target of $8,300. He also highlights Marvell Technology (MRVL) as his top stock...

Dan Niles says he's currently bearish on the markets due to the Fed starting what he sees as a interest rate hiking cycle. Another central point of concern came Thursday when reports signaled OpenAI's annualized revenue will be $20 billion less than expected. Dan explains how the lower revenue expectations for the pre-IPO company creates a unique bear case for Meta Platforms (META), Amazon...

Ryan Detrick discusses why he remains bullish on stocks despite concerns around AI valuations, higher interest rates, and slowing growth. Detrick points to improving market breadth, strength in financials and industrials, resilient consumer spending, and continued AI investment as reasons the bull market can continue. He also shares his outlook for earnings season, Fed policy, and why historical m...

Charles Schwab's Adam Lynch recaps the recent bout of crypto weakness after Bitcoin tapped $87,000 just a couple weeks prior. He goes over the bearish trends pushing cryptocurrencies lower. Also on Adam's radar: the Token2049 conference in Singapore. He then addresses the CFTC and SEC bolstering crypto regulation on their own after the Clarity Act failed a key procedural vote in the Senate...

"Who asked for this product?" It's the biggest question Peter Andersen asks for Microsoft's (MSFT) new Surface Laptop Ultra powered by Nvidia (NVDA) RTX Spark. While he notes the "impressive" AI capabilities the piece of tech can handle, Peter remains skeptical on profit expectations due to its "extremely steep" price point. He discusses ways Microsoft can win...

Goldman Sachs raised its 2026 U.S. data center capacity by 5 gigawatts to 64GW in 2026 while lowering its 2027 forecast by 5GW to 90GW. As Lisa Martin explains, the data center boom is broadening and becoming more physical. However, additional commitments from Meta Platforms (META), OpenAI, and others don't offer much wiggle room amid existing supply constraints. Ron Westfall believes Goldman...

John Wilson, co-CEO and portfolio manager at Ninepoint Partners, discusses the newly launched ENG ETF and the investment case for North American energy independence. Wilson highlights growing energy demand from AI, data centers, and electrification, while discussing opportunities in traditional energy, uranium, and critical minerals. He also points to holdings including Exxon Mobil (XOM), Chevron...

David Nelson previews Delta Air Lines (DAL) earnings and discuss the broader airline sector. Nelson examines elevated fuel costs, softer passenger traffic, rising airfares, and airlines' efforts to maintain margins through premium seating and add-on fees. He also explains Delta's competitive advantages, including its refinery ownership, compares the outlook for competitors such as American...

LikeFolio's Andy Swan discusses Delta Air Lines (DAL) ahead of earnings. Swan highlights strong travel demand, rising flight bookings, resilient consumer spending, and the continued strength of premium travel despite higher fares and elevated fuel costs. He also compares Delta with United Airlines (UAL), weighs the impact of pricing power, loyalty trends, and in-flight Starlink connectivity, a...

Tsvetta Kaleynska and Noah Kann discuss PepsiCo's (PEP) earnings beat and lowered full-year guidance. They examine weak North American trends, strong international growth and lingering investor concerns surrounding the Gatorade recall. The pair also discuss the shift toward lower-sugar, functional and protein-focused beverages, including PepsiCo’s Poppi acquisition. They argue that health, wel...

Jason Brown turns to a trio of stocks that that have seen numerous headlines over recent trading days. For Constellation Energy (CEG), Jason expects the company to pen more deal linked to AI data center expansions. He like NetApp (NTAP) as an alternative AI play, along with Ciena (CIEN) as it builds "highways" for AI technology. Jason offers example options trades for his Big 3 while Kev...

Thomas Urano says strong demand at the latest 10-year Treasury auction shows investors, including foreign buyers, are finding value despite elevated yields. He discusses whether 10- and 30-year yields could reach 6%, as well as foreign demand, yield volatility and fiscal concerns in Europe. Urano also highlights an underappreciated pressure on the bond market: heavy government borrowing is competi...

The S&P 500 (SPX) and Nasdaq-100's (NDX) narrow leadership has made Tony Zhang "selectively bullish." Expanding market breadth is making him more "constructively bullish." He talks about key levels he believes the S&P and Nasdaq need to hold to solidify bullish expectations. Turning to his example options trades, he sees "cheap" opportunity in Nvidia (NVDA...

Jan Kniffen says consumers remain resilient and willing to spend, but they are becoming much more selective about where their money goes. He highlights Walmart (WMT), Costco (COST), Home Depot (HD), Dick’s Sporting Goods (DKS) and TJX Companies (TJX) as retail standouts, while discussing challenges for Levi Strauss (LEVI), Nike (NKE) and Lululemon (LULU). He also weighs inflation, employment conce...

PepsiCo (PEP) shares bounced off 6-year lows in the first hour of Thursday's trading day after the company posted an earnings beat. However, the legacy drink and snack firm lowered its full-year guidance. Alex Coffey takes investors through the key metrics in the report to show how the mixed picture plays into how analysts price the stock ahead. Joe Tigay offers an example options trade for Pe...

While market breadth is rebounding at the start of Thursday's trading day, Charles Schwab's Joe Mazzola says he needs to see more strength to become confident in the uptrend. Stocks across sectors are about to see their next test as well with the upcoming earnings season. Joe explains how earnings must validate the recent rally in the S&P 500 (SPX) and Nasdaq-100 (NDX) beyond tech. He also add...

Robert Koenigsberger discusses growing opportunities in emerging markets as investors seek diversification from developed-market risks. He favors highly secured, asset-backed private credit and says more mature policies have strengthened the case for emerging market debt as a core allocation. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the...

Buyers are stepping into the market with the S&P 500 (SPX) Equal Weight outperforming the broader index, says Kevin Green. However, keep crude oil's climb and lasting elevation in Treasury yields in mind, as both serve as strong headwinds against equities. KG offers a glimpse into economic data through the latest read on jobless claims. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every inv...

Palantir (PLTR) crossed above $200 for the first time since November 2025 after getting an upgrade from Goldman Sachs. Diane King Hall explains why the firm is just now turning bullish on the stock. Meanwhile, Citi downgraded NXP Semiconductors and slashed its price target. Diane turns to the earnings front in PepsiCo (PEP) after the company posted an earnings beat but lowered full-year guidance....

David Dietze turns bullish on stocks ahead of a potential year-end rally, favoring small caps and consumer staples. His picks include AutoNation (AN), which he expects to rebound as rates ease, and VICI Properties (VICI) for its attractive yield and Las Vegas real estate portfolio. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minu...