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Seema Shah dissects both bids for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). Netflix (NFLX) would get “deeper IP” and “tentpole content” they can use to expand audiences, merchandising, gaming, and more. “It would make them the behemoth,” she adds. For Paramount Skydance (PSKY), it would boost its viewership to levels rivaling Disney+ and help them grow. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every invest...

Marvell (MRVL) sold off Monday over reports that Microsoft (MSFT) will tap Broadcom (AVGO) to create custom A.I. chips. Benchmark also downgraded the stock as it sees Amazon (AMZN) seeking another of Marvell's competitors for orders. Marley Kayden explains how fears of Marvell losing market share is nothing new, but instead adds to existing investor concerns. ======== Schwab Network ======== E...

Likefolio’s Andy Swan says it’s “clear that Carvana is the winner,” with data showing strong growth in visits. Meanwhile, CarMax (KMX) is falling; Andy says, “consumers are voting with their clicks, and it’s not even close.” While he thinks the stock could be overbought, he also sees substantial market share growth for CVNA ahead. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trad...

Alphabet's (GOOGL) Gemini 3.0 poses what Shay Boloor considers a real risk to ChatGPT. He points to Google search backing Gemini as a cost-effective and intelligence-heavy moat for the A.I. model. Shay believes OpenAI needs to make extensive moves into horizontal SaaS to compete. Tom Essaye makes the case that Gemini is "leap frogging" ChatGPT. He adds that companies first to the sce...

Dan Rayburn breaks down the assets Netflix (NFLX) would gain from their Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) deal and how long the deal could take to close. “The most important thing to remember…this is a long way from being done,” he cautions, including worries about antitrust scrutiny from the government. Dan discusses how metrics around viewership are measured vary widely, which makes the picture murki...

Aquiles Larrea makes the case for a 7,400 SPX being in the crosshairs into 2026 with the tech trade bolstering index strength. He highlights Alphabet's (GOOGL) A.I. chip and tech diversification play, Critical Metals (CRML) as a "risk capital" stock, and SoFi Technologies (SOFI) as an undervalued fintech company. Rick Ducat takes investors through his key levels paired with bearish a...

Jim Iuorio sees risks in Powell’s comments after the Fed decision, but at the end of the day, believes the market is “still fine.” Jim thinks AI will be a “headwind to runaway inflation” and argues it is also behind weakness in the labor market. He discusses the “debasement trade” and why he’s not giving up on it yet. Jim digs into the K-shaped economy, and notes the rare divergence between equity...

The Fed's interest rate decision will be crucial for markets this week, says Kevin Hincks, as he notes the anticipation building around what's expected to be a 25bps interest rate cut. He points to the possibility of quantitative easing into 2026 as another catalyst to watch. As far as earnings go, Kevin expects Oracle (ORCL) and Broadcom (AVGO) to be the most important to markets. He also...

Marley Kayden covers price target changes for Apple (AAPL), including a note from Dan Ives, a noted tech bull. He argues that 2026 will be the year that Apple “finally enters the race” and expects a strong holiday season. Stephen “Sarge” Guilfoyle shows an example options trade, using technical analysis and demonstrating a bull call spread. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investo...

James Demmert calls Toll Brothers (TOL) "best of the group" in homebuilders. He highlights what makes the company different from peers like D.R. Horton (DHI). While James doesn't currently like homebuilders as a group, he makes the case for the FOMC's interest rate decision to change that. Tom White offers an example options trade for Toll Brothers. ======== Schwab Network ======...

Cooper Howard with Charles Schwab says he "won't be surprised" to see dispersion in December's FOMC meeting. He explains how a divide among Fed governors will complicate the interest rate picture into 2026. Cooper turns to the bond market to highlight how investors are pricing in concerns over the next Fed Chair. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trad...

“It’s a given” that the Fed will cut this week, says Jay Pelosky, but thinks the bond market is beginning to signal concerns about Fed independence. Because of the global AI race, Jay thinks opportunities are in countries that recognize the changing environment and are focusing on electricity. He thinks long-duration bonds are unattractive, while commodities present opportunities. Jay also discuss...

There's a lot on the docket for this week, but Kevin Green says he "won't be surprised" to see SPX compression before the Fed's interest rate decision on Wednesday. However, it could set the stage for a Santa Claus rally to close 2025. On the A.I. trade, KG notes Marvell's (MRVL) steep selling action as Microsoft (MSFT) eyes Broadcom (AVGO) for custom chip orders. Broadco...

Nitin Sacheti thinks tech is “still interesting” and we have time before a potential bubble problem. “We’re starting to see sort of a dispersion” in the tech sector between the winners and the losers, he argues. Nitin explains his tech strategy, focusing on fiber optic cables and data networks and describing his hedging moves. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader,...

IBM Corp. (IBM) is stepping up its standing in the A.I. race through a new acquisition. Diane King Hall explains how its $11 billion purchase of Confluent (CFLT) aims to up IBM's positioning in the evolving tech landscape. Morgan Stanley downgraded Tesla (TSLA) as it sees its non-auto catalysts priced into the stock. On the retail space, Diane talks about Truist's upgrade on Five Below (FI...

Jay Hatfield has an 8,000 target for the SPX next year based on earnings growth projections. He tells investors to choose their stocks carefully, and shares some of his own picks. Including KKR & Co. (KKR) and Apollo Global (APO). He notes that both were not exposed to bank woes earlier this year, and expects strong growth. Jay also likes Marvell (MRVL) and Amazon (AMZN). ======== Schwab Netwo...

It's not secret Dan Ives is a tech bull, though he sees even more upside from his previous price target on Apple (AAPL). The Wedbush analysts now sees $350 in the cards for the Mag 7 stock, up from $320. Rick Ducat takes traders through his technical analysis for the stock while Tom White offers an example options trade. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, ev...

"It's hard not to be bullish," says Eric Sterner when looking at the current market action. He explains how the landscape offers a bullish foundation into 2026. Eric has his eyes on the tech space due to the evolving A.I. trade, along with healthcare and the GLP-1 industry. He sees the macro front holding steady so long as the job market doesn't fall through a trap door, though h...

Oracle (ORCL) is what Melissa Otto calls a "levered bet" in the A.I. space, says Melissa Otto. The company reports earnings on Wednesday. Melissa tells investors to watch for operating profit margins and any other indicators pointing to Oracle navigating massive CapEx spend from Mag 7 and other Big Tech companies as it piles on debt. She later notes the leadership shift and what CEO Larr...

It's back to having all eyes on the Fed, with Kevin Green calling this week's FOMC interest rate decision the most important market mover of the week. If the committee issues a cut with a hawkish tone, KG believes the Mag 7 stocks will see the most benefit. Also watch Nvidia (NVDA), says KG, pointing to a pair of bull crosses in the technicals. Netflix (NFLX) continues to take up oxygen in...

Charles Schwab's Rachel Dashiell turns to technical analysis in General Motors (GM) after the stock hit historic highs on Friday. She explains how the legacy auto stock muscled a long-term comeback and whether it can sustain short-term shakiness. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabne...

Anthony Scaramucci joins The Watch List to talk about his new book, Solana Rising, and why the cryptocurrency will be one of the biggest market stories over the next five years. He takes investors through the altcoin space and the opportunities he sees in crypto beyond Bitcoin. Anthony highlights use cases for these cryptocurrencies today and makes the argument for continued acceleration ahead. On...

Muon Space's Jonny Dyer sets his sights on space and ways it will serve as the next frontier for A.I. He explains how OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's aspirations can challenge Elon Musk's SpaceX. Jonny still believes there's a huge gap to close between competitors and SpaceX, though it could close as demand for space tech accelerates. He briefly touches on the Rocket Lab (RKLB) rally after...

The last time George Tsilis talked about Intel (INTC) on Tech Corner, the company traded around $23. In the first week of December, Intel tapped a 20-month high of $44. George highlights the catalysts that helped double the stock price in four months. That said, investors should be aware of lasting headwinds facing the legacy tech company. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor...

Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas close out the trading week with a glimpse into some unsung stories in U.S. and international markets. They talk about the climb in domestic retail stocks and Chinese tech firms like Moore Threads, which grew over 400% after its $1.1 billion IPO. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsle...