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The Fed's plans to create task forces to monitor economic data will help keep the FOMC on track to hold interest rates, says Yelena Shulyatyeva. That said, she tells investors to brace for hawkish FOMC minutes hitting the wire this week. Yelena also explains why she doesn't see inflation becoming a long-term overhang and points to other risks in the jobs market. ======== Schwab Network ===...

Rotation is the theme of markets right now, says Tom White, pointing to selling in AI chip stocks while other corners of Wall Street rallied. Memory stocks remain in focus, as Tom points to movers like Micron (MU) in the U.S. and SK Hynix abroad with plans to make a domestic debut. Sticking with tech headlines, Meta Platforms (META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated he's disappointed with the progres...

Applied Materials (AMAT) is becoming one of the biggest beneficiaries of the A.I. semiconductor buildout, supplying the advanced manufacturing equipment needed to produce next-generation chips. In this Tech Corner, George Tsilis breaks down how Applied Materials is capitalizing on surging demand for advanced packaging, DRAM, and leading-edge foundry technologies, along with the record earnings and...

Memory stocks were among the S&P 500's (SPX) worst performers this week causing investors to step away from names like Micron (MU). Meta Platforms (META) shined this week as the company announced its plans to sell excess compute capacity and Palantir (PLTR) rallied big after announcing its new partnership with Nvidia (NVDA). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and tr...

Marley Kayden touches on the latest job report after numbers came in below expectations. She also examines the healthcare sector's rally and what investors should be watching. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/ap...

David Auerbach, CIO of Hoya Capital Real Estate, makes the case for REITs, citing strong fundamentals, rising dividends, and attractive valuations. He highlights opportunities in small- and mid-cap REITs, data centers like Digital Realty Trust (DLR) and Equinix (EQIX), and explains how AI is creating new growth opportunities across the real estate sector. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowerin...

Indeed's Cory Stahle examines the latest U.S. jobs report, explaining why steady job growth may not reflect a truly healthy labor market. He highlights the impact of subdued hiring and historically low layoffs. He discusses what these trends mean for job seekers, and explores whether the labor market could be approaching a turning point for the broader economy. ======== Schwab Network ========...

Nasdaq's Kevin Davitt talks about SpaceX (SPCX) being added to the Nasdaq-100 and what it signals for index flows. He says that past additions have caused brief volatility spikes followed by a quick return to normal as the markets adjust. Kevin also examines the second quarter performance of the Nasdaq 100. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day...

xETFs CEO Johnny Wu explains the firm's new daily income ETFs, which provide exposure to stocks like Nvidia (NVDA) and Tesla (TSLA) while generating consistent income. He outlines how the strategy differs from traditional covered call funds by selling options on only a small portion of holdings each day, preserving most of the upside potential. Wu also discusses monetizing volatility, maintain...

Brian Jacobsen and Amy Glaser analyze a weaker-than-expected jobs report and what it could mean for Fed rate decisions, while noting continued stability in wage growth. They also discuss AI’s role in both creating and displacing jobs, particularly in professional and business services, before examining market valuations, the upcoming earnings season, and investment opportunities beyond the dominan...

Securitize (SECZ) CEO Carlos Domingo discusses the company’s decision to go public and its position as the largest tokenization platform with $4.5 billion in tokenized assets. He explains why tokenization remains in the early stages of growth, highlights the importance of institutional adoption from firms like BlackRock and Nasdaq, and outlines why Securitize chose a SPAC merger over a traditional...

Morningstar Wealth's Philip Straehl says his firm and investors are reevaluating the tech space as the trade cools. He believes investors can hold tech but believes in diversifying into underappreciated corners of the space and trimming stocks like Micron (MU), SanDisk (SNDK), and other AI memory companies. He labels Mastercard (MA) and Visa (V) as stocks he likes outside of tech due to their...

Lisa Flicker breaks down the latest jobs report, explaining why a softer labor market has not weakened demand for top talent. She discusses the rise of talent arbitrage, the shift toward an employer-led market, and how AI is helping companies create more attractive career opportunities. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market...

Landon Swan from LikeFolio discusses Tesla (TSLA) and why shares in the company slid even though second quarter vehicle deliveries topped expectations. After the stock pumped the brakes Thursday, Landon now believes it is fairly priced. His firm's data shows Tesla has a high consumer happiness level, though demand has moderated. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and tr...

Antoine Legault and Brendan Cavanaugh discuss quantum computing and what’s next for it. Antoine says he believes quantum will be implemented within the next few years. Brendan says he expects to see revenue build very quickly. They also talk about the key metrics to monitor for quantum computing. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to...

Indeed's Laura Ullrich breaks down the latest jobs report, explaining why softer hiring does not necessarily signal economic distress. She examines declining labor force participation, demographic headwinds, and what it all means for Fed policy. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnet...

Jason Brown takes us through today’s Big 3 and offers example options trade for all three. He is watching Apple (AAPL) as the Mag 7 giant breaks out, Meta Platforms (META) are shares move lower following a recent rally, and PepsiCo (PEP) as a company consumers will “never not love." Charles Schwab's Ben Watson walks us through key levels in the stock charts. ======== Schwab Network ======...

OptionsPlay's Tony Zhang talks about why stocks are mixed to close out a holiday-shortened trading week. He offers two bullish cases in different corners of the consumer space through Mastercard (MA) and eBay Inc. (EBAY) while walking investors through example options trades in both. On Mastercard, he cites the company’s strong business fundamentals, adding that eBay is quietly firing on all c...

Peter Andersen addresses newfound instability in what was considered a once stable trade: alcohol. He believes current worldwide events will offer a notable boost to the alcohol industry, though he's not confident that demand will hold long-term. Tom White offers an example options trade for Constellation Brands (STZ) after the company recently reported earnings. ======== Schwab Network ======...

Palantir (PLTR) continues to live up to its volatility, as Marley Kayden points to a stark sell-off in shares since the start of 2026 while also being over 20% from recent 52-week lows. DA Davidson gave bulls room to run Thursday after it issued an upgrade for the software giant. Marley offers her key takeaways from the note and other headlines impacting Palantir's forward momentum. Joe Tigay...

Charles Schwab's Cooper Howard and Joe Mazzola say June’s job report was not impressive, with an added 57,000 nonfarm payrolls coming in much weaker than expected. Joe says unemployment rates seem to have improved for the wrong reasons. However, Cooper sees one caveat in that one report doesn’t make a trend. They also discuss tech flows out of semiconductors and the outlook for treasury yields...

Co-founder of Economic Cycle Research Institute's Lakshman Achuthan argues that inflation pressures were already building before recent geopolitical events and warns that lower oil prices won't eliminate the threat. He explains why markets may be underestimating persistent inflation and the potential for fewer rate cuts, or even rate hikes, as the year progresses. ======== Schwab Network =...

Clayton Triick explains why the latest jobs report may reduce pressure on the Fed to raise rates aggressively. He highlights opportunities in fixed income, particularly mortgage-backed bonds and securitized credit, while discussing rising consumer credit risks and the potential for future Fed rate cuts. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscr...

Carnegie Investment Counsel CIO, Ben Connard, discusses what the latest jobs report means for inflation and the Fed. He also explains how high earnings expectations are impacting stocks and highlights opportunities in Microsoft (MSFT), O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY), and Stryker (SYK). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market...

At the opening bell, George Tsilis walks us through Thursday morning’s top moving stocks. He says HSBC upgraded Adobe (ADBE) to buy and raised its price target on the beaten down software stock. George also highlights Wells Fargo cutting Alphabet’s (GOOGL) price target and Goldman Sachs raising price targets across the airline industry as crude oil slides. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empoweri...