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There's "tremendous pressure on the Fed to do nothing" with interest rates, says Jim Bianco. Catalysts of an improving economy and tariffs leaving less concerns than expected are two key arguments behind Bianco's reasoning. However, he says higher interest rates will add pressure against the stock market. Jim adds that the gargantuan rally in stocks can continue but will eventual...

The SPX and NDX consistently have hit new all-time highs over the past couple weeks, something Kevin Hincks labels as a concern heading into earnings. While he projects a solid earnings season, valuations for stocks have run so far up from April lows, creating issues for continuous rallies. Kevin urges investors to keep tariffs on the radar as we move closer to the new August 1 deadline. He later...

Cybersecurity giant, CrowdStrike (CRWD), got a downgrade from Morgan Stanley to equal weight. The firm sees a significant long-term story for the company but cites valuation concerns near-term. Jenny Horne talks about the firm's note and sky-high expectations for CrowdStrike's upcoming earnings. And it's not a trading week without headlines on Tesla (TSLA). Jenny mentions that Tesla sh...

CrowdStrike (CRWD) begins the week with a downgrade from Morgan Stanley. Rick Ducat examines the technical layout on the cybersecurity leader's chart. He points to bearish candle patterns in recent weeks and highlights resistance at $514. Later, Tom White illustrates a neutral to bullish options strategy using an example put vertical trade. He maps out a trade that expires in 18 days. ========...

Stephen Biggar dissects the macro & micro storylines to watch ahead of this week's bank earnings. Notable stocks JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Goldman Sachs (GS), Morgan Stanley (MS) and more report the latest quarterly figures later this week. Stephen weighs tariff policy's impact and what it means for banking stocks in that environment. Additionally, he looks at current rate levels, delinque...

Sam Vadas joins Diane King Hall at the NYSE set to discuss this weekend's tariff policy updates. Pres. Trump announced tariff hikes on the European Union and Mexico, set to take effect August 1. While equity markets pulled back overnight, Bitcoin (/BTC) popped to new highs as Congress kicks off its "Crypto Week" on the Hill. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor...

This week's reports from big banks can set the tone for the new earnings season. George Seay argues that companies like JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Goldman Sachs (GS) and Morgan Stanley (MS) became overvalued in their massive runs higher, setting the bar very high for future rallies. Greg Halter talks about credit outlook for the financial sector's biggest names. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empower...

The third quarter earnings season kicks off with an abundance of big reports across industries. Among the most notable names: JPMorgan Chase (JPM), United Airlines (UAL), and TSMC (TSM). Jenny Horne talks about the latest news surrounding all three companies while Rick Ducat helps investors see the bearish and bullish trends in the stocks. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor...

Oracle (ORCL) shares have surged in 2025 as the company's position in A.I. adoption continues to fuel growth. From its competitive collaboration with hyperscalers to its role in the "Stargate Project," Rick Ducat examines the tech stock's notable rise. Later, Rick breaks down the technical perspective on its chart. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and tr...

Jim Iuorio sees precursors for job losses in the latest economic data and thinks the Fed should be easing rates soon. “The market is becoming more and more comfortable with tariffs not being strictly inflationary,” he argues. However, he thinks the copper tariffs will be inflationary. He turns his attention to crypto as Bitcoin hits a new record high, saying the fundamental story “hasn’t changed”...

Ben Cook spotlights energy, expecting $60/barrel for crude oil by year end, and higher next year. He also thinks the natural gas story is “very strong,” particularly with energy demand from the AI sector. Ben discusses his expectations for rising demand across the energy sector, including the budding nuclear field. However, his longer-term outlook for nuclear is “challenging” given how slow it is...

Sanjay Poonen, CEO of Cohesity, explains the business of data protection and using that data for AI. “We are intersecting security and AI,” he says, with backers including some Mag 7 members. He talks about the importance of machine learning to the cybersecurity industry in stopping ransomware and other digital attacks, as well as recovery afterwards. He looks at various customer needs and data po...

Despite the SPX and NDX tapping new all-time highs, stocks closed lower on the week. Bitcoin and Nvidia (NVDA) still managed to reach new all-time highs. Airlines rallied big after Delta Airlines (DAL) posted strong earnings, while big banks sold off after getting downgraded ahead of their earnings. Marley Kayden carries investors through the week's top market stories. ======== Schwab Network ====...

The home buying market is about to get a boost. Anthony Hutchinson discusses a game-changing announcement from FHFA director that could make up to 5 million new potential home buyers eligible for a mortgage. Hutchinson explains how VantageScore's new approval for conventional mortgages will open up an estimated $1 trillion in new business and give more Americans a shot at homeownership. ======...

Max Jackson discusses the potential impact of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" on energy prices and the industry as a whole. Jackson notes that while the decline of tax credits may have hurt solar stocks in the near term, the fundamental value proposition for renewables remains intact. He is bullish on energy as a sector, citing rising energy prices, but cautions that the timeline for nuclea...

President Trump's reported 35% tariff on Canada and 50% tariff on copper deepens uncertainty surrounding global trade. Kathy Jones with Charles Schwab says the more tariffs that emerge won't just worsen consumer sentiment, but also the FOMC's interest rate picture. The potential for a rate cut can fall further if next week's CPI and PPI show inflation staying in check. ======== Schwab Network ====...

Phil Streible sees a “gamma squeeze” in Bitcoin as it hits new highs and thinks it could “easily” hit $125K. He explains his reasoning and what he’s watching in adoption trends for the cryptocurrency. For oil, he sees Russia uncertainty as the primary driver, with President Trump promising an announcement soon. He thinks crude prices will stay in the mid to lower-60s. Phil also discusses the lates...

Nvidia (NVDA) muscled an all-time high run this week, but has the rally been overextended? Tom White turns to the technicals of the A.I. giant. He points out the stock's RSI climbing into overbought territory even as stock volume dries up. However, its options activity continues to power the run higher. Tom offers his insight as to why Nvidia can push up on its own ceiling. ======== Schwab Net...

Sucharita Kodali reacts to Levi (LEVI) earnings and the return of denim as a trend. “The question about tariffs has been in the retail ecosystem for ten years now,” Sucharita says, and so Levi has taken steps to diversify its production already. She also thinks consumers remain strong and spending, benefitting the company – and social media influencers are going global, making fashion trends broad...

Brad Conger thinks consumers will bear the brunt of tariff costs and expects discretionary spending power to get hit in the coming months. He hopes that the U.S. “won’t punish the good guys,” like Japanese automakers or foreign drugmakers like Novo Nordisk (NVO). He also notes that China has the “willingness and ability” to support its economy if tariffs hit harder than anticipated. Brad runs thro...

Steven E. Orr finds Palantir (PLTR) overvalued right now and is looking for it to pull back to $100/share. He feels the same about Nvidia (NVDA), citing market FOMO. Royal Caribbean (RCL) is a favorite from the past few months. “This is a total stock picker’s market,” he says, and that means investors should be digging deeper into specific company fundamentals. He considers Alphabet (GOOGL) the mo...

“A lot of times when we get a scare in the spring, we get a bigger scare in the fall,” warns Matt Maley. He thinks investors should have a “little bit more cash on the sidelines” into the back half of the year. He gives areas of the market he’s watching, including banks and Ethereum (/ETH). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Ma...

Wedbush's Dan Ives, the tech mega bull of Wall Street, returns to The Watch List to talk all things A.I. He continues to credit Elon Musk for Tesla's (TSLA) success and urges the "board can't be asleep at the wheel" when it comes to offering his pay package. Dan adds that Tesla's biggest disruption is yet to come through robotaxi. He elaborates on his $160 price target fo...

MP Materials (MP) rallied more than 40% after the company entered a partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense. It's a landmark deal as the U.S. doubles down on breaking dependency on China for rare earth materials. Jeff Pierce talks more on why the stock saw such explosive movement to the upside and its tie to the tech trade. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and...

Gen Z doesn’t just need to see a product, it needs a community around a product, Dana Telsey argues. She explains how this changes the marketing game, and how social media companies like Meta’s (META) Instagram have driven the disruption. She also discusses how brands are working with influencers and celebrities to attract attention. Dana lays out potential headwinds for retail as tariffs hit, but...