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Carlos Diez of MarketGrader talks about how his company rates stocks and ETFs during times of volatility. He then highlights the Barron's 400 ETF (BFOR) and explains how it serves as a strong investment opportunity, and a good gauge for company health. Carlos then explains why Meta Platforms (META) is a company MarketGrader sees as promising following its Muse AI announcement. ======== Schwab...

The AI debt financing narrative is becoming more important for markets than ever as fog around CoreWeave (CRWV), Oracle (ORCL), and other neoclouds' profitability paths form. Tom White explains how the headlines have far-reaching effects across Wall Street beyond the AI race and discusses how the rise of Treasury yields play a role. Meanwhile, TSMC (TSM) offered a bright spot for tech after be...

Deutsche Bank upgraded Walmart (WMT) to buy from hold, offering a lift for shares following a recent downtrend. Ben Watson of Charles Schwab explains that weak resistance in the short-term opened the ceiling for a move higher, though the one-year chart shows stronger technical challenges ahead. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to th...

Jenny Kovacs returns to Crypto Corner and sits down with Adam Lynch of Charles Schwab to talk about the latest moves in Bitcoin and Ethereum. Though Bitcoin and Ethereum have pulled back from their recent rallies, Adam says that ETF inflows show a "much more constructive" picture compared to this time last year. Keep an eye for incoming headlines are well, as Adam addresses a key questio...

CoreWeave (CRWV) shares sunk as investors start to question the neocloud company's debt. Dell Technologies (DELL) had its worst trading day in a year after getting a downgrade. Bank of America (BAC) plunged on disappointing earnings and a $1.2 billion fine from the U.S. Treasury. Sam Vadas takes investors through Wall Street's top stories of Wednesday. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empo...

The U.S. housing market continues to be squeezed by growing pressures, seen in the latest MBA mortgage applications data. Overseas, China sees strength through a surge in exports. Sam Vadas takes investors through her top takeaways for Wednesday and what to watch for in Thursday's session, including earnings from TSMC (TSM). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader...

Isaac Wakszol says hotter inflation and rising yields remain risks for markets, particularly for banks, leveraged companies and real estate. But he remains bullish on AI demand, arguing the selloff in names like Micron (MU) reflects growing competition rather than weakening demand, while ASML (ASML) and TSMC (TSM) point to continued strength across the chip industry. Looking toward 2027, Wakszol s...

Ben Emons says hotter inflation, including renewed shelter pressures, could force the Federal Reserve to become more restrictive, with his model putting the odds of an October rate hike around 70%. He also breaks down turmoil in French bonds, where political and fiscal uncertainty is driving investors away from French debt and pressuring European banks. While contagion remains relatively contained...

Paul Baiocchi says stubborn inflation strengthens the case for commodities, with higher gasoline and energy costs continuing to work through the economy. He favors a diversified commodity approach and midstream energy infrastructure, pointing to inflation-protected pipeline revenues and growing U.S. LNG exports. Longer term, he sees AI data centers, robotics, reshoring, EVs and autonomous vehicles...

Charles Schwab's Rachel Dashiell examines warning signs beneath the market as the S&P 500 (SPX) tests key support, with weakness in tech and momentum pointing to a possible move toward 7,600. She breaks down JPMorgan Chase (JPM), where a potential head-and-shoulders pattern puts the $322 support level in focus. Caterpillar (CAT) is also breaking key technical levels, with $661 emerging as...

Bill Birmingham of REX Financial explains why chipmaking equipment could be the next leg of the AI trade, with equipment orders potentially benefiting 12 to 18 months after rising semiconductor demand. He discusses how his firm's CHIP ETF offers global exposure to wafer equipment, advanced packaging and metrology. Birmingham also sees durable demand from massive AI spending, semiconductor supp...

September CPI coming in hot spooked markets Wednesday and ignited a selloff as inflation fears grip investors. Brian Jacobsen discusses how the print will shape the Fed's interest rate cycle as inflation concerns stay top of mind for U.S. consumers. Scott Nations notes that the 3.7% increase in year-over-year inflation is nearly double the Fed's goal as rising crude oil prices hit American...

Workday (WDAY) is vastly oversold, says Brian Mulberry of Zacks Investment Management. He believes it and other key software peers are crucial as the scale of agentic AI continues to accelerate. Other names Brian likes in the space include Palantir (PLTR), ServiceNow (NOW), IBM Corp. (IBM) and Intuit (INTU). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. S...

Stephen Sopko takes investors through his takeaways on the slew of tech summits adding color to an evolving tech industry. Applied Materials (AMAT) focusing on efficiency research is something he believes is leading industry innovation and will shape the space. Another stock of interest Stephen names is Broadcom (AVGO), a company he favors as it develops new products while delivering exceptional g...

Consumers and investors alike have warmed up to Meta Platforms (META), and LikeFolio's data shows that it's not just the stock price reflecting that demand. Megan Brantley explains how Meta Ads are outperforming peers like Reddit (RDDT) and Snap, Inc. (SNAP) as Muse AI offers new monetization avenues for the Mag 7 giant. She outlines her bull case for Meta through advertising and product e...

Joanne Hsu explains why consumer sentiment is slumping even as spending remains resilient, with Amazon (AMZN) Prime Day sales and holiday shopping expectations showing continued demand. She breaks down the K-shaped economy, where wealthier consumers benefit from stock market gains while lower-income households struggle with the cost of living. Hsu also warns that spending is outpacing income growt...

TheoTrade's Don Kaufman calls the September CPI a fuse to a "powder keg market" as breadth shows lasting weakness. He offers a trio of bearish example options trades in Kohl's (KSS), Shopify (SHOP), and Microsoft (MSFT) on expectations of pullbacks occurring in all three stocks. Kevin Green offers his technical analysis in the stock charts to offer another perspective on Don'...

ASML (ASML) earnings were excellent for the AI trade, says D.A. Davison's Gil Luria. He points to commentary from the CEO that the company is struggling to meet demand as a bullish sign for the AI buildout. As for the stock's downside trading action, Gil attributes it to "bad luck" on a day where CPI came in hot. Steven Dickens calls ASML a "classic picks and shovels play&qu...

Ed Siddell breaks down the hotter-than-expected CPI print, arguing that energy rather than monetary supply is driving inflation as Treasury yields climb. He explains how elevated diesel prices and refining bottlenecks are feeding costs throughout the economy. Siddell expects the Fed to hold rates steady in October but sees a potential December hike still on the table. ======== Schwab Network =====...

Boeing (BA) heads toward earnings with momentum from a fighter jet contract win and a settled union contract. Ben Tsocanos looks at 737 Max 10 and 777X approvals, improving production and the potential for stronger free cash flow as Boeing works through its backlog. Tom White then breaks down the technicals and outlines a bullish call vertical options trade ahead of earnings. ======== Schwab Netwo...

John Kosar sees warning signs beneath the market as weak volume and breadth leave the rally increasingly dependent on AI stocks and mega caps. He points to defensive rotation into XLC, XLU, and XLE as financials see outflows. Kosar is watching 7,621 as critical S&P 500 (SPX) support, with 8,000 as an upside target and 7,260 as major support. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every in...

Ben Watson of Charles Schwab has his eye on Lockheed Martin (LMT) forming a head and shoulders pattern in its stock chart. He explains how price action can fall back in favors of the bulls. Ben then turns to an example options trade for Lockheed Martin. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all invest...

ASML (ASML) showed no signs of slowdown in the AI trade as the Dutch lithography company struggles to meet rampant demand. Jenny Kovacs takes investors through the company's earnings beat and guidance raise to highlight the importance ASML plays in the AI trade. Prosper Trading Academy's Scott Bauer turns to an example options trade for ASML. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering eve...

AI chip stocks were looking very good, until now, says Charles Schwab's Nathan Peterson. He says the cohort needs to lead Wall Street for investors to regain confidence after a hot September CPI print raised odds of an interest rate hike. Nate takes a look at how all the volatility continues to batter small caps, the Russell 2000 (RUT), and the greater S&P 500 (SPX). Jim Ferraioli turns to...

Kevin Green points to core CPI as the true culprit behind investor concerns Wednesday morning, and with energy driving inflation woes. He takes investors through the metrics underneath CPI headline numbers and the shift to a roughly 50% probability of a Fed interest rate hike in October. Crude oil remains volatile as well over war escalations in the Middle East and between Russia and Ukraine. In e...