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LikeFolio's Megan Brantley breaks down Kroger's (KR) competitive challenge, caught between higher-end and value-driven retailers like Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT), Costco (COST), and Publix. She notes that digital sales and retail media are bright spots, and new management led by former Walmart executives aims to leverage those areas for a turnaround. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering eve...

Ali Mogharabi believes Alphabet (GOOGL) has the edge over Meta Platforms (META) when it comes to building a full AI stack with monetization capabilities. That said, Ali makes the case Meta's Muse AI will offer more profit opportunities even as Google Cloud takes market share. Angelo Zino adds that Alphabet is proving its CapEx is turning into viable AI-centric profits. He notes security concer...

As iPhone Duo dominates online discussions, Daniel Rubino of Windows Central discusses where Apple's newest device stands in the foldable phone space. He believes the Duo will sell off but believes supply constraints and a $1,999 price tag will pose challenges to long-term sales. Daniel weighs if the new developments are enough to get new customers in the door for device upgrades. ======== Sch...

Mounting macro pressures are what Jason Brown sees hitting the stock market for the foreseeable future. That said, he points to trading opportunities in stocks he expects to weather through volatility. Jason offers example options trades in CF Industries (CF), Lululemon (LULU), and UPS Inc. (UPS). Rick takes investors through his technical analysis for all three stocks. ======== Schwab Network ===...

Wall Street Horizon's Christine Short discusses Adobe's (ADBE) upcoming earnings report, focusing on the company's AI monetization strategy and the need to convert free generative AI users into paying subscribers. Tom White offers a neutral to bullish options strategy for Adobe, utilizing a four-legged spread to capitalize on implied volatility. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empower...

Tony Zhang of OptionsPlay says crude oil and 10-year Treasury yields have the steering wheel on Wall Street. Waning market performance and steep downside risk in the S&P 500 (SPX) are two factors Tony is watching in the coming days and weeks. He offers a closer look at the energy sector through an example options trade in Devon Energy (DVN). Tony also sees opportunity in AMD Inc. (AMD). ======...

New Apple (AAPL) CEO John Ternus and other company leaders announced a slew of new products during Wednesday's "Surprise and Shine" event. From the foldable iPhone Duo to a new Apple Watch and AirPods, Marley Kayden takes investors through the headlines and the market reaction to them all. One headline falling off investor radars: updates to Siri AI and Apple's emphasis on "...

Liz Ann Sonders of Charles Schwab says her data is suggesting a likely interest rate hike. She gauges what investors should expect if September's tentative hike is the first of several. Liz Ann adds that the CPI can be a bigger market mover than expected due to the amount of churn in the stock market and the rise in Treasury yields. Mike Townsend sets his expectations for Fed Chair Kevin Warsh...

It's not just price pressures in crude oil you'll need to watch. Kevin Green says the energy volatility seeps its way into similar commodities like diesel and transportation services. He then turns to the latest economic data in PPI, jobless claims, and existing home sales. KG offers his technical analysis of an "interesting set-up" occurring in D.R. Horton (DHI) and offers a loo...

Cetera CIO Gene Goldman draws a parallel to a blown football lead as he outlines the risks facing the current market, from Middle East tensions and rising oil prices to the Fed's struggle with supply-side inflation. He advises maintaining target asset allocations, rebalancing during pullbacks, overweighting U.S. small and mid-caps, and increasing duration. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empo...

SWBC CIO Chris Brigati is sticking with a bullish S&P outlook even as persistent inflation threatens to push the 10-year Treasury yield higher. His playbook spans Japan—Mitsubishi and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG)—along with tech-adjacent Siemens and defense contractor Airbus. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Mar...

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) posted a "mixed bag" earnings report, according to George Tsilis, who explains why the clothing retailer company is seeing pressure from pinched U.S. consumers. Macy's (M) also traded lower despite posting an earnings beat and increased full-year guidance. In the healthcare space, Cooper Companies (COO) plunged on a revenue miss and lower guidance. ===...

Fritz Folts assesses the market's ability to sustain the S&P 500's (SPX) rally as WTI crude oil climbs above $100 and long-term yields rise. He explores how these factors could challenge investor enthusiasm for AI and explains how his firm balances risk in a multi-asset portfolio. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the...

August PPI is higher than July but in-line with Wall Street estimates, says Kevin Hincks. Stocks still felt pressure following the release of the print. He discusses the "energy-dominated" report and whether the numbers will appear in Friday's CPI. Kevin also talks about crude oil hitting $100 for the first time since May and makes a contrarian take that rising energy prices won'...

Oracle (ORCL) shares saw a recent pop but remain more than 30% lower year-over-year into the company's next earnings report after Thursday's close. Rick Ducat notes that the company isn't the worst performer in its group, though he highlights levels the stock needs to hit for sustained technical repair. He turns to an example options trade for Oracle. ======== Schwab Network ======== E...

Max Weinbach says the iPhone Duo is "one of the best foldable phones on the market" after getting to test it hands on Wednesday. He explains what makes the hardware and software stand out against competitors like Samsung. As far as what it means for growth in Apple (AAPL), Max believes the company's new tech suite sets a new foundation for forward momentum, and for new CEO John Ternu...

Looking at Synopsys (SNPS) is "a study in consolidation," says Ben Watson of Charles Schwab, who emphasizes the "lack of momentum" in the stock's near-term moves. That trend expands into the one-year chart even though shares saw occasional volatility. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute news...

"You're not really seeing any safe place when you look at bond prices," says Erin Gibbs, making the case that it adds pressure on equities to sustain market growth. She explains how the rising geopolitical tensions, paired with a surge of inflation woes, are creating an imbalance between equities and fixed income. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader,...

Houthi rebels seizing a strategic port in the Middle East add onto already prominent headwinds to open Thursday's trading sessions. Kevin Green explains how it impacts S&P 500 (SPX) futures as crude oil nears $100 and diesel stays at record highs. He then discusses Apple (AAPL) and its new suite of products led by the iPhone Duo and TSMC (TSM) reporting yet another record month for revenue. ==...

The iPhone Duo was the crown jewel of new Apple (AAPL) technology announcements at the company's "Surprise and Shine" event. Meta Platforms (META) rallied after releasing Muse AI. Casey's (CASY) closed down as one of the worst S&P 500 (SPX) performers after earnings. Marley Kayden takes investors through the biggest stories on Wall Street. ======== Schwab Network ======== Emp...

Apple (AAPL) generated a lot of buzz after announcing its new iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 models, and AirPods 5, while the U.S. Treasury's announcement of $6 billion in longer-term debt wasn't enough to win over equity investors. Marley Kayden offers a glimpse into her final takeaways to close Wednesday's trading session. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader,...

Christian Lopez explains how Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are seeing a resurgence as institutional interest grows. He notes that firms like BlackRock, Vanguard, Fidelity, and Morgan Stanley are advising clients to allocate 2% to 5% of their portfolios to digital assets. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute new...

iOS 27 is the most important announcement Apple (AAPL) announced at its "Surprise and Shine" event, says David Nicholson of Futurum. He makes the case that the update will amplify Siri capabilities in ways investors are underpricing right now. David also weighs on whether using Alphabet's (GOOGL) technology is a plus for its AI strategy or serves as a hinderance to future development...

Horizon's Mike Dickson believes the market's focus remains on inflation data and the Fed's upcoming decisions, suggesting a September rate hike could stabilize long-term yield volatility. He also highlights broad-based earnings strength beyond AI, pointing to strong reports from Salesforce (CRM) and Intuit (INTU). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, e...

Charles Schwab's Jim Ferraioli discusses how he sees September's seasonal trends impacting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as equities take a back seat to start the month. However, he says a year-end rally is possible, pointing to ways spot Bitcoin ETPs indicate that bullish momentum is brewing. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Sub...