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Brandon Rakszawski discusses the pressure facing alternative asset managers as private credit concerns and liquidity mismatches drive investor redemptions. He explains why retail‑focused vehicles are under stress while institutional demand for firms like Blackstone (BX), Brookfield (BAM), and Blue Owl (OWL) remains intact. Despite sharp drawdowns, interest in the VanEck Listed Private Equity ETF (...

Ben Emons breaks down how escalating Middle East tensions are reshaping global energy markets and complicating the inflation outlook. He explains why disruptions to physical oil flows are widening the gap between futures pricing and real‑world supply premiums, raising risks for central banks. Emons also weighs whether equity momentum can hold unless geopolitical de‑escalation restores stability to...

Ben Ayers says the latest FOMC minutes show a Federal Reserve caught between persistent inflation and growing labor‑market risks, even as rate cuts remain delayed. Chuck Lieberman adds that distortions in employment data are making economic signals harder to read, while geopolitical tensions keep energy prices volatile. The panel also weighs whether earnings strength can hold up amid rising global...

Tim Harder says recent volatility tied to geopolitics has created a rare opportunity for investors to rebalance portfolios. He explains why maintaining AI exposure while reducing concentration risk in the S&P 500 ($SPX) may favor mid‑ and small‑cap stocks, along with dividend strategies like the iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO). Harder also weighs in on international diversification, cr...

Phillip Streible sees energy markets staying fragile over what he considers a fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. He explains why physical oil supply tightness and higher transit costs near the Strait of Hormuz could keep crude prices elevated, even as longer‑dated futures price in skepticism. He also highlights Cheniere Energy (LNG) and Exxon Mobil (XOM) as ways to position through ongoi...

Philip Diehl, president of the U.S. Money Reserve, is skeptical the two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran will even hold due to the stark differences between goals. He explains how the situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz serves as a "cautionary tale" for other countries as they rebuild strategic oil reserves. Philip later turns to equities and explains why Nvidia (NVDA) and...

Logan Gilland believes Apple's (AAPL) decision to temporarily stay on the sidelines of the AI trade is a smart one. While other Mag 7 giants spend hundreds of billions on buildout, Logan expects the iPhone maker to see how the AI race plays out before choosing a winner to work with. He sees Apple's gargantuan tech ecosystem giving it an edge in AI adoption. Logan names Alphabet (GOOGL) as...

Gen Z is "definitely less into drinking" compared to all of their older peers, says Landon Swan with LikeFolio. It's creating a disconnect between Constellation Brands (STZ) and its audience. That said, LikeFolio's data shows an increase in Constellation's web traction while key competitors fell. Landon weighs headwinds Gen Z presents to the company and the greater alcohol in...

Delta Air Lines (DAL) shares soared after earnings highlighted strength in premium and corporate travel. David Nelson and Meghna Maharishi discuss why the airline is better insulated from economic shocks than discount rivals, even as energy volatility clouds guidance. They also explore consolidation potential and how loyalty revenue and premium cabin growth are helping Delta navigate rising costs....

Charles Schwab's Mike Townsend says Wednesday's relief rally has "rational exuberance" but remains riddled with uncertainty. While Mike believes President Trump "bought himself a couple of weeks," rising gas prices is something he sees creating headwinds for the GOP into midterm elections. Existing damages to energy infrastructure in the Middle East only extends the tim...

CFRA's Garrett Nelson talks about the key expectations investors should watch heading into earnings for Constellation Brands (STZ) after Wednesday's close. He then shifts gears by turning to Tesla (TSLA) and its goals ahead of the Mag 7 company's earnings later this month. Tom White offers an example options trade for Constellation Brands. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering ev...

AI chips, retails giants, and legacy motorcycles take Don Kaufman's focus amid a sharp rally on headlines of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire. He sees Harley Davidson (HOG) shares hitting the gas in the near-future, Walmart (WMT) capturing more bearish interest, and Marvell (MRVL) continuing its recent uptrend as retail trade accelerates. Don backs his Big 3 with example options trades while Rick Ducat o...

Market volatility remains elevated, but signs of downside exhaustion are beginning to emerge. Michele Schneider points to relative strength in the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) and transportation stocks while highlighting the importance of watching the U.S. dollar and long‑term bonds for broader risk signals. She also flags agriculture and selective tech names, including Alphabet (GOOGL) and Micr...

Airlines and cruise lines rallied double digits while crude oil plunged over 17% at Wednesday's opening bell. Diane King Hall explains the price action and how earnings from Delta Airlines (DAL) added to optimism for the travel industry. As Diane notes, tech got a boost from the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, including Mag 7 giants like Nvidia (NVDA), Microsoft (MSFT), and Amazon (AMZN). ======== Schwab...

Charles Schwab's Joe Mazzola believes there's more going on than short covering in Wednesday's trading action after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. That said, he warns investors that a reversal of headlines will lead markets to sell off once again. In the meantime, Joe says it gives more time for the Fed to "sit on their hands" for interest rates. He sees th...

Markets are attempting a volatile rebound as geopolitical tensions complicate the outlook for the S&P 500 (SPX). Frances Newton explains why traders are quick to call a bottom despite the risk of a dead cat bounce and why the 200‑day moving average remains critical. The discussion also looks at gold and oil signals, trade policy pressures, and lingering supply‑chain damage, with Delta Air Line...

6,812 is the level to watch in the S&P 500 (SPX) for Wednesday, says Kevin Green, believing a push above that level will cement the strength of the current relief rally. Looking ahead, brace for energy disruptions to create further price volatility. KG points to stocks and commodities beyond crude oil futures to watch. He adds "there's a lot to really work through" when it comes...

Rebecca Walser says she's surprised by the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and remains wary of Wall Street getting too far ahead of headlines. Any reversal of peace talks is something Rebecca sees igniting another market sell-off. She later explains where she sees the biggest impacts on the inflation front an offers her CPI expectations. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trade...

Coinbase (COIN) is making "short-term repair" in the stock, says Rachel Dashiell with Charles Schwab. One warning sign she sees in the bounce back: momentum. She explains how technical indicators show mixed signals when it comes to where shares will move next. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitab...

Markets are really optimistic on the two-week ceasefire, says Kevin Green, adding that indices reclaiming bullish technical support offer more relief for traders. KG still warns caution as a potential breakdown of talks can occur. He offers insight into next steps when it comes to crude oil levels and questions still circulating around the Strait of Hormuz. As for sectors to watch today, KG says a...

"Let's hope" peace between the U.S. and Iran can be finalized, says James Demmert, who recently predicated a sharp decline in crude oil prices helping markets rally on Wednesday. He remains very bullish on the stock market, making the case for the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DJI) to hit 100,000 by the end of the decade and the S&P 500 (SPX) to hit 8,100 by the end of the year....

Despite a "fragile truce" in the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, Jed Ellerbroek sees Wednesday's relief rally as important after a market that's experienced a lot of chop. He outlines his expectations for a turnaround in Big Tech stocks, including Amazon (AMZN) and Microsoft (MSFT), the latter of which he says is "cheaper than Exxon Mobil (XOM)." Jed turns to other names he sees a...

Kevin Hincks recaps the volatile Tuesday that was and the relief rally it eventually brought to start Wednesday's trading session. He analyzes crude oil's price action in options to show how traders are pricing out risk in the months ahead. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors....

Reports that Oracle (ORCL) will get $14 billion in debt financing is adding to the software giant's gains amid Wednesday's relief rally. The stock is still more than 50% below its all-time high. Rick Ducat shows Oracle's volatility by highlighting key resistance levels and trap doors with potential to start further selling action. Tom White offers an example options trade for the stock...

The current relief rally Seana Smith sees in markets is one she's not fully confident in. Until there's a lasting resolution between the U.S. and Iran, she doesn't see the ceasefire having much weight in easing long-term tensions. Seana talks about the opportunities she sees ahead, especially in tech and defense. Turning to the slump in Microsoft (MSFT), she sees the Mag 7 company as a...