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Keith Buchanan points to "very critical levels" on the 10 & 30-year yields putting pressure on risk-on assets. He adds that his approach is to pull back some risk in equities, with valuation concerns in large-cap growth names. Keith says he's "taking our cues from the fixed income market." He adds the apparent pressure point on the 4.5% & 5% levels for the 10 &...

Dana Telsey discusses this week's notable retailer earnings and explains why certain brands are performing better than others in the face of tariff uncertainty. She says the "trade down" effect is visible in consumer activity as they try to avoid higher prices later this summer. Dana recaps her firm's price target and rating changes for TJX Companies (TJX), Ross Stores (ROST) and...

Friday's session closed off the lows but heavier selling pressure pushed stocks off highs. The week closed down for the second time in the last seven. Kevin Green offers a technical view into the SPX why the "really good run" was destined to face pressure. On the NDX, KG shows how bulls are trying to hold a consolidation range to maintain momentum. ======== Schwab Network ======== Em...

Even with selling action surrounding Moody's U.S. credit rating downgrade and the 20-year bond auction, Maulik Bhansali says it was "orderly" and shouldn't ignite panic. He actually considers this a "kid in a candy store" moment for bond buyers. Mulik talks about where bond investors can take advantage of current levels. On the Fed, he expects Jerome Powell and company...

"The less we're talking about tariffs, the more optimistic I am," argues Jed Ellerbroek. He sees promise in A.I. but says it can change depending on President Trump's next Truth Social post, seen today in his threat to raise E.U. tariffs. His firm sees Nvidia (NVDA), Alphabet (GOOGL) and Microsoft (MSFT) as top picks despite tariff volatility. Jed also explains why Transdigm Grou...

Michael Green throws cold water onto market positivity. In bonds, he talks about why buying at rates of 4.5% is about much more than the number itself. He also shares skepticism on Bitcoin's all-time high rally, noting that institutional interest isn't all the cryptocurrency needs to thrive. Michael adds that the rally in equities only depends on "the time of day" and can reverse...

Damon Polistina and James Gernetzke see Bitcoin having a "long-term" run higher. For James, he sees $150,000 "right around the corner" as it becomes more widely adopted, and a drive higher will support the U.S. Dollar. Damon says a lot of that adoption will come from government adoption, citing the GENIUS Act as one of the latest examples. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empow...

Oklo Inc. (OKLO) rallied more than 20% Friday after President Trump said he would sign executive orders streamlining the approval process for nuclear power plants. As George Tsilis explains, Oklo and other similar companies are expected to benefit in their module reactor business to fuel A.I. prospects. The issues for Oklo is that it still has not shown profitability in earnings and the "leap...

Willem Schroé joins Next Gen Investing to discuss the adoption trends taking place in the crypto space. He points to the GENIUS Act passing in the U.S. Senate as a bright spot for crypto lovers, saying stablecoin companies could benefit. He says up until now Bitcoin was considered a "store of value" but now could be "programmable money." Willem says the biggest risk is volatili...

@LikeFolio's Andy Swan says Tesla (TSLA) web visits dipped 13% year-over-year, but that doesn't distract his bullish view on the company. He believes Elon Musk's full-time return as CEO will prove beneficial for Tesla and its shareholders. Andy points to next month's robotaxi launch in Austin as the first step toward capturing Musk's ambitious long-term goals. He adds that Tesl...

Bob Lang says it’s “not realistic” for Apple (AAPL) to bring manufacturing to the U.S., saying it would mean an “extreme move to the downside” when it would have to cost $3,500+. He thinks it’s “more about India than anything else,” and Trump is using these tariffs as leverage. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute n...

Mike Shorr with @ProsperTradingAcademy focuses on three companies with expansive reach in ecommerce and digital advertising. He notes Maplebear (CART) brushing up against a key resistance level, Roku Inc.'s (ROKU) vulnerability of "outperforming to the downside," and his bullish expectations on Amazon (AMZN). Rick Ducat takes a deeper look at the technical trends his sees in the char...

Steve Kolano explains why the lackluster 20-year bond auction is important as a bellwether for demand across the curve. He digs into why it could impact equity markets, and what traders should watch for next. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS app -...

John Lloyd prefers the front end of the yield curve as he waits to see if trade policy worsens and economic growth slows. He likes the credit markets for “attractive starting yields,” saying “a lot can go wrong before you lose total return.” He also thinks active management is important right now. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to...

Nvidia (NVDA) reports earnings on Wednesday next week, and Marley Kayden expects to see market moving numbers yet again. The critical issue Nvidia faces: tariffs, and the long-term effects they have on the A.I. chip trade. Marley talks about the importance guidance will have with CEO Jensen Huang expressing frustration with President Trump's chip export restriction. Dan Deming talks about the pric...

Deckers (DECK) becomes the latest example of Wall Street's emphasis on guidance. UGG and Hoka's parent company stumbled back near its 52-week low after sharing soft guidance over tariff uncertainty. Diane King Hall adds that analysts turning bearish hasn't done any favors for Deckers. Ross Stores (ROST) experienced a similar story, citing short-term pressures on guidance. Diane later t...

President Trump's tariff threats against the EU and Apple (AAPL) opened a slide in markets before the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Kevin Green notes persistent low liquidity but believes a higher VIX can lead markets to a rebound. He later turns to the aggressive NDX rally off lows earlier this year and the opportunity for more buyers to jump in. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering ev...

J.D. Durkin dives deeper into President Trump's threat of tariffs on Apple (AAPL). The president wants more U.S. production, though J.D. points to analysts warning that it will raise prices higher for iPhones and other Apple products. Tesla (TSLA) rallied before selling off with the rest of the market after Wedbush's Dan Ives raised his price target on the company to a Street high. J.D. no...

The tariff talk is back. President Trump threatened 50% tariffs against the E.U. that he says are effective June 1st. He also threatened 25% against Apple (AAPL) and called on CEO Tim Cook to up iPhone production in the U.S. Kevin Hincks reports from the @cboeglobalmarkets and offers a macro perspective on the impact ahead. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, eve...

Apple (AAPL) takes a hit after President Trump threatened the company with 25% tariffs on any iPhone sold in the U.S. that are made overseas. Rick Ducat breaks down the chart and says the stock is poised to break below its previous lows and possibly retest its August lows. He identifies key levels to watch, including the $210 and $195, and illustrates a potential example options trade. ======== Sc...

Nvidia (NVDA) earnings will take center stage next week. Despite recent negative headlines impacting its China business, Shay Boloor says NVDA is in prime position as the A.I. industrial revolution is "still humming" and A.I. infrastructure is being built "full speed ahead." Nvidia shares are down slightly so far in 2025. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every invest...

In the face of trade uncertainty and "inflationary" tariffs, Michael Underhill says investors need to have "real assets" in a portfolio. He sees institutional investors turning to gold and defensive assets. Longer-term, Michael believes there will be better earnings later this year as companies adapt to ongoing volatility. He believes Jerome Powell may indicate a rate hike on t...

Kevin Green kicks off Morning Movers with immediate reaction to President Trump's latest bout of tariff tirades. On Truth Social, Trump recommended a 50% tariff on the European union starting June 1 and added a 25% tariff "must be paid by Apple" on iPhones not made in the United States. AAPL shares are on pace for 8-straight down days. VIX rose to 2-week highs, as equity futures pull...

Apple (AAPL) shares slumped premarket after President Trump said the company would need to pay a 25% tariff on iPhones, Deckers Outdoor (DECK) plummets after withdrawing guidance, and Intuit (INTU) rallies after a strong quarter. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe D...

Charles Schwab's Rachel Dashiell is taking out the trash! She examines the technical makeup of Waste Management (WM) as shares form a triangle formation in the shorter term. Over the last 5 years, Rachel says the stock is really range bound before breaking out. On the analyst front, JPMorgan raised Waste Management's price target to $277 from $225. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empoweri...