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Markets lost steam by the end of the trading session despite stocks like Nvidia (NVDA) and Microsoft (MSFT) closing at all-time highs. Kevin Green analyzes today's price action in the SPX to highlight what's driving the compression, which includes a downturn in volume. That said, Kevin sees bulls holding the momentum for now. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and t...

“I’m not at all concerned about inflationary pressures – I’m actually worried about the opposite.” Lucas Lloyd says we are in a deflationary environment because tariffs, higher oil prices, etc. hurt the economy, slowing growth. “I think the Federal Reserve is disconnected, and a little arrogant.” He thinks AI will displace jobs more than it creates them. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering...

The Nasdaq-100 touched a new all-time high today. Kristy Akullian of Blackrock (BK) says the next leg up will be driven by earnings. She discusses how to position investment portfolios right now, looking to international and quality names. She also talks about her expectations for rate cuts but warns it’s a bit too early to set assumptions before seeing the latest inflation data. ======== Schwab N...

“The market is enthralled with innovation,” John Wu argues. He compares stablecoins to the “oil” of the crypto market – the thing that supports the whole system. He thinks the GENIUS Act will “unlock a lot of utility” across the board. He explains what a stablecoin is and why players like MasterCard (MA) and Visa (V) “have to” embrace the technology before they’re left behind. ======== Schwab Netw...

"No one would've guessed" markets would be where they are now, says Robert Schein when looking back to April's lows. He points to an expected interest rate cut from the Fed and tax cuts from Congress as bullish signals to watch for. Turning to his stock picks, he says Nvidia (NVDA) continues to "fire on all cylinders" as earnings and revenue grow. Robert also notes Amaz...

“They are improving the bottom line,” Don Nesbitt says of FedEx (FDX) earnings. He looks at the company’s latest earnings report and gives his hopeful outlook for the future. Turning to markets and the Fed, he notes that interest rate levels impact market multiples and thinks we might have one or two cuts this year. However, his biggest focus is on earnings season, which is beginning in the next f...

Focus on the “resiliency of the economy, the resilience of markets, and earnings,” says Michael Bapis, not the latest news headlines. He likes healthcare, financials, and alternatives like private credit. He emphasizes the importance of having a long-term financial plan and sticking to it. He also discusses the factors he looks for before investing in a particular company. ======== Schwab Network...

Palantir (PLTR) hit a new all-time high today, but that isn't stopping Larry Tentarelli from calling the stock a "buy right here." He sees the company's unique A.I. positioning giving it long-term tailwinds. Hilary Kramer makes the argument that Palantir is "more critical than every single defense company." ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and...

"The math just works" when it comes to Nvidia's (NVDA) growth, according to Loop Capital. An analyst with the firm raised its price target to $250 from $175 as the Mag 7 giant hit new all-time highs alongside the NDX. Diane King Hall analyzes the firm's recent note and turns to Nvidia's road ahead as A.I. reclaims the market narrative. However, Diane adds that investors appea...

LikeFolio's Megan Brantley sees consumers changing their mindsets around Uber Technologies (UBER) and autonomous driving. She talks about ways the company capitalizes on its "captive audience" and how it can keep interest as robotaxi tech evolves. Megan later dives into Uber's partnership with Alphabet's (GOOGL) Waymo and the moat it creates for growth. ======== Schwab Networ...

Micron (MU) has recovered significantly alongside other chip stocks after tapping 2-year lows last April. Nick Raich says a "beat doesn't matter" in earnings, suggesting the company needs a raise and other strong indicators of A.I. growth for its rally to continue. Frances Stacy says that could come from demand in customers like Nvidia (NVDA) for Micron's bandwidth memory chips....

Jim Masturzo spotlights the bond market. He thinks they’re “not a bad play,” expecting rate cuts this year to boost them and that equities are too expensive. He likes the medium area of the curve, around 5-7 years or longer. He’s betting that once a new Fed chairman is installed in 2026, there will be a series of quick rate cuts. “The tail risk is oil.” ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering...

Oracle (ORCL) can see another pop to the upside, according to TheoTrade's Don Kaufman. However, he says a "gamma squeeze" will only happen if the stock pushes above $220. Don leans bearish on his other two stocks. He explains why Walt Disney (DIS) investors may be "stuck in the middle with Mickey" and how Roblox's (RBLX) massive rally can come to a close. Charles Schwab...

Ryan Belanger tells investors to “be patient” and explains how to tell the difference between short-term news and long-term. He argues that it always pays to buy the dips caused by geopolitical turmoil. He thinks the Fed’s “done a great job” but is in a “tricky situation.” He “can see a path to two rate cuts this year.” ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every m...

Dr. Iman Abuzeid surveys the health care industry. She goes over the U.S. Nurses and Technicians Report her company published. Labor shortages continue in the sector, with 61% of technicians saying it directly impacts their work. 71% of survey respondents say they are not fairly compensated, and only 25% rate their mental health as “very good.” She says Medicaid and Medicare cuts would hit workers...

Tesla (TSLA) continues to struggle in Europe, where sales slid 28% in May and fell 41% year-over-year. Sam Vadas takes a closer look at the sales plunge, which she says comes in part from consumers seeking cheaper competitors, especially from China. As for its robotaxi, Sam notes the "tug of war" it will face between drivers and regulators. Prosper Trading Academy's Scott Bauer belie...

Micron (MU) hit $61 at its year-low last April. As of Wednesday morning, the stock traded above $125. Dan Morgan understands why, pointing to the company's cyclical prowess as A.I. demand persists in companies like Nvidia (NVDA). While he sees that momentum continuing, Dan is worried valuations will catch up to Micron. Tom White offers multiple example options trades for Micron ahead of its re...

Wedbush's Dan Ives boosts his bullishness on Microsoft (MSFT). He bumped up his $515 price target on the Mag 7 giant to $600 on expectations its Azure cloud will continue driving growth. Jenny Horne talks about the "consistency" Microsoft has shown to increase investor confidence and the role OpenAI will play in the future. Loop Capital also boosted its price target on Nvidia (NVDA)...

Kevin Hincks notes markets inching back to all-time highs despite a wealth of uncertainty lingering over investors. Some things he suggests are giving investors hope: a soft ceasefire between Iran and Israel, and positive inflation commentary from Fed chair Jerome Powell. The concern Kevin points to is valuations creeping back to rich levels as tech propels the SPX higher. ======== Schwab Network...

“Making new highs is the most bullish thing a market can do,” says Willie Delwiche as the SPX nears all-time highs. However, he’s looking for more stocks within the SPX to hit all-time highs, a sign of market breadth. He thinks investors should be long international equities and also likes the industrials sector. Looking at investor allocations, he doesn’t see a lot of room to the upside in market...

Some of this morning's biggest stock movers trended to the downside. Diane King Hall talks about FedEx's (FDX) selling action after it posted an earnings beat. As she explains, tariffs continue to plague the company's outlook. Diane also notes the mixed report from General Mills (GIS). One stock rallying this morning is Coinbase (COIN), thanks to a price target hike from Bernstein on e...

The NDX hit a new all-time high and the SPX isn't too far behind. Kevin Green points to the technicals behind today's all-time high push and what may be needed to move the SPX to a new milestone. He later points to chips through the PHLX Semiconductor Index (SOX) and Nvidia (NVDA) to explain why chips may be needed for the rally. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor a...

Tom White previews Micron (MU) earnings and points to the technical patterns taking shape on the chart. He points to the recent uptrend taking place with shares up 35% this month following a longer-term downtrend over the past year. Tom does highlight "overbought" conditions indicated by the RSI momentum study. Later, he illustrates an example trading strategy using a bullish call diagon...

Chris Versace joins Diane King Hall at the NYSE to discuss this week's top market-moving events. He begins with his analysis of Jerome Powell's testimony to Congress, peeling back the layers of the Fed Chair's approach to combatting inflation despite tariff-price impact. Chris argues that the upcoming PCE Index is a "May number" and believes the "June-July" data wil...

General Mills (GIS) shares are lower following mixed earnings. CFRA's Arun Sundaram joins Morning Movers to discuss the consumer staple's difficult year and pivot within its business model to "spur volume growth." Arun adds that it is impacting all packaged foods companies, while indicating that there will likely be more promotions and changes to pack sizes to "get things go...