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Microsoft (MSFT) has fallen more than 20% off its all-time high while Nvidia (NVDA) and Meta Platforms (META) are more than 30% of theirs. Jenny Horne turns to the latest news flow showing why pressure remains around the market leaders. Rick Ducat dives into the technical trends and highlights levels where bulls and bears stepped into the stocks. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every i...

Companies unable to lay out guidance due to tariff uncertainty is "like driving in fog," says Peter Tuchman. The Einstein of Wall Street says he's "trying to be positive" in navigating volatility but admits "I don't know" how the outcome will shake out. However, Peter remains confident a deal between the U.S. and China will come to fruition. He is concerned on...

With earnings season ramping up, Kevin Hincks looks at two members of the Mag 7 ahead of their reports. For Tesla (TSLA), Kevin uses an example call diagonal trade to account for next week's report. Then, in Meta Platforms (META), he uses a similar strategy but admits he's watching for a resolution in the ongoing antitrust trail surrounding Instagram and WhatsApp as well. ======== Schwab N...

"Commercial real estate continues to remain in chaos," says Greg Friedman. He believes fundamentals surrounding the industry remain solid but capital markets continue to raise outlook uncertainty. Greg uses the 10-year treasury as a benchmark for commercial real estate and talks about the other ways sentiment has shifted in the industry. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every...

Eli Lilly (LLY) rallied after it posted positive trial results for its latest weight loss drug. American Express (AXP) had a mixed earnings report but assured Americans are "eating out and enjoying life." D.R. Horton (DHI) traded slightly higher despite its earnings miss and cut guidance. Diane King Hall discusses what's driving this morning's market movers. ======== Schwab Netwo...

Dory Wiley believes the banking sector will stay firm as tariff volatility rattles markets. He says big banks are in the "strongest position in 40 years" and sees regional banks having a "much faster growth rate" compared to peers. However, Dory sees smaller banks being the big winners of tariff policy. Tom White turns to example options trades in Goldman Sachs (GS) and JPMorga...

Alex Coffey says he is watching treasuries this morning as signals to potential market stability. He believes this week's trading session was more steady compared to last week's volatile swings but expects a long road ahead to stabilization. In the SPX, Alex points out the rally and sell-off ranges investors should keep on their radar ahead of the long holiday weekend. ======== Schwab Netw...

Frances Stacy says the bullish market narratives were that tariffs aren’t as bad as feared and trade resolves quickly, or that the Fed steps in. However, Powell’s comments yesterday took the latter off the table, so she argues markets are now even more focused on the tariff story. She looks at the bond market, including Japan selling U.S. Treasuries. The “leverage” the U.S. has is its enormous con...

The biggest laggard of the morning is UnitedHealth (UNH), which fell as much as 20% following its earnings. Jenny Horne points out several factors behind the red arrows, from its earnings miss to slashed outlook over "heightened care activity indications" in its Medicare Advantage business. TSMC (TSM) muscled gains for the A.I. supply chain after posting an earnings beat and positive gui...

It's a busy premarket session ahead of the long holiday weekend. Kevin Hincks points out UnitedHealth's (UNH) earnings miss weighing heavily on the $DJI, but adds that strong jobless claims and housing permits paint a stronger economic picture. There is also turbulence in D.C. after President Trump made a Truth Social post against Fed Chair Jerome Powell as more countries come to the table...

Netflix (NFLX) will report its 1Q25 quarterly figures, but moving forward the company will not include total subscriber numbers. Rick Ducat points to technical patterns to watch on the streaming giant's chart. Tom White composes a short-term options trade in Netflix. He looks at selling a put vertical with a neutral to bullish stance in NFLX. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every i...

Austin Walker looks at the dip in Housing Starts data and what it indicates for the overall housing market domestically. With tariff uncertainty looming and mortgage rates spiking, he says those looking to invest in a home want to see stability signals from the markets, the Fed and labor costs. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to th...

Rebecca Walser (@walserwealth) joins Diane King Hall at the NYSE site with several specific stocks to highlight. On her current list of names she likes: Novo Nordisk (NVO) and Lam Research (LRCX). One she is bearish on: McDonald's (MCD) as she discusses the recent weakness in consumer sentiment and consumer spending. Then, Rebecca explains why Nvidia (NVDA) is a hold as U.S. and China trade te...

Ben Watson looks at the short-term volatility in Microsoft (MSFT). Over the last few days, he sees a pretty flat pattern around the $370 level. Over the 1-year chart, he does see a sideways trend with a slight rollover of late calling it a "inverse head and shoulders" pattern. On its Relative Strength Index (RSI), Ben sees some signals of potential upward movement. ======== Schwab Networ...

Alex Coffey breaks down the market's reaction to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's commentary. He points to the lack of movement in the bond market that suggests a possible overreaction to the Fed's inflation concerns. On the earnings front, Alex examines TSMC (TSM) after a strong report and discusses the company's key role in the global semiconductor supply chain. ======== Schwab Network...

Keybanc kicks off the day with a downgrade for Microsoft (MSFT). UnitedHealth (UNH) plummets after an earnings miss and lower-than-anticipated guidance. TSMC (TSM) shares rise after topping earnings expectations. Tom White examines Thursday's early movers to keep on your radar. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minu...

Today's trading session closed with down arrows across the board but stocks managed to lift off the lows. Markets hit those lows soon after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said "significantly larger" tariffs can lead to stickier inflation. Nvidia (NVDA) and AMD Inc. (AMD) closed as two of the biggest laggards in the SPX as the A.I. companies disclosed having to pay extensive licensing fees t...

Dan Novaes discusses why Bitcoin (/BTC) is a safe haven during market volatility. He talks about how investors are looking for alternative assets, and they are starting to see Bitcoin as a hedge. He cites international momentum, including China and Russia settling energy trades in Bitcoin, and potential buying interest from the Trump administration. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering ever...

Hertz (HTZ) went into bankruptcy in 2020 before emerging out of it later on. During Wednesday's trading, the rental car company rallied more than 50% following news that activist investor Bill Ackman, with Pershing Square, bought a big stake. Ackman's company owns approximately 4% of Hertz. George Tsilis talks about what drove Ackman to the stock, along with the debt and competition growth...

Fed Chair Jerome Powell's commentary today led to deeper selling in equities, something Charles Schwab's Jeffrey Kleintop considers "interesting" with the lack of movement in treasuries. He urges investors to watch international markets in the trading sessions ahead, noting movement in the Euro and Japanese Yen. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trade...

Gold futures hit yet another all-time high today. Dan Deming says the move is due to “risk aversion,” also citing bond market moves after Jerome Powell’s comments earlier today. He also looks at the U.S. dollar as it continues to trade below the 100 level, and the currencies benefitting from that weakness. Meanwhile, Dan addresses Bitcoin's steady position despite the market downturn, but he s...

Nvidia (NVDA) will have to pay $5.5 billion for licenses to export its H20 chips, while AMD Inc. (AMD) will pay $800 million. Olivier Blanchard says these companies can absorb these costs without issue if it weren't for the "snowball" of other developments these companies are managing. Olivier believes the tariff picture can be even more complicated if China is more "patient&quo...

Kristy Akullian of Blackrock says there are “tactical opportunities around the edges” of the market, but advises most investors to stick to their long-term plans. She likes minimal volatility strategies right now, naming some particular opportunities she sees. She also points to software, which will be less affected by tariffs than hardware, and Latin American markets. ======== Schwab Network ====...

Jerry Sneed believes the Trump administration's tariff negotiations are bullish long-term for the U.S. Once there's more tariff clarity after negotiations, Jerry sees a market rally that will launch like a "coiled spring." That bullish position comes despite the potential of negotiations continuing into the summer. Jerry still sees potential in the Mag 7, pointing to Amazon (AMZN...

James Walker is the CEO of Nano Nuclear Energy (NNE), which launched as an IPO last May. James discusses how his company evolved over the years and how nuclear energy can adapt with business demand. "It's a new industry for everybody," says James, as he believes more people will rely on nuclear power as it becomes more adaptable as a renewable energy source. ======== Schwab Network =...