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David Katz warns investors that they will pay “a lot more for stocks” after the resolution of the Iran war. He notes that historically, the market recovers quickly from conflict and thinks we’re near the bottom. Names like Microsoft (MSFT) and Meta Platforms (META) are “attractive” on a 12-month outlook, he says, and highlights stocks like Generac (GNRC) and Qualcomm (QCOM). ======== Schwab Networ...

Dolly Lenz and Jenny Lenz spotlight real estate and the latest economic data on housing. While pending home sales rose slightly in February, they’re down year-over-year. High-end real estate is booming while the low end struggles. Migration from higher-tax states continues, they say. They discuss recent high-profile sales, multi-generational living, and renovating. ======== Schwab Network ========...

Axel Merk compares the longer-term price divergences between Brent crude and WTI crude and explains what it means for energy markets. He looks at why gold prices have fallen recently and says the market has priced in a “much rougher environment.” However, if people “have done the proper risk management,” he sees plenty of opportunities. He discusses what he expects from potential incoming Fed Chai...

Stephen Kates and Cory Stahle cover the labor market. Stephen calls it “stable but not strong,” while Cory compares it to one foot in a “pan of boiling water” and one in “an ice bath.” Cory digs into the data at the household level and how current conditions are weighing them down, potentially leading to economic cracks. Stephen highlights the volatility of the last few jobs reports and says inves...

The excitement for SpaceX's tentative IPO goes beyond space stocks, but rather all of Wall Street, says Araz Feyzi. Outside of the private company's accelerating satellite business, Araz explains that SpaceX's reach into tech and social media give it more room to run than investors give it credit for. The company's close ties to Tesla (TSLA) and xAI only add to his bull case. =====...

The AI theme is "on hold" due to the current geopolitical environment, says Talley Leger, but he believes an eventual rebound will lead to AI's next wave of innovation. He also likes the rotation from hardware to software amid the SaaS-acre that cut down software stock prices. Meghan Joyce says there's plenty of use cases developing in the AI software space, from healthcare to Pa...

We are in a “more sensitive, more disciplined market,” argues Jeffrey Small, with investors more interested in tangible earnings than future promises. “We’re just starting to see the potential” for selling as institutions put money to the side rather than allocating to equities, he notes. The midterm elections were driving markets before the conflict, he believes, with the market typically pulling...

Jason Brown turns to insurance, AI, and retail for today's Big 3 as markets sell off over uncertainty on the U.S.-Iran War. He considers Travelers (TRV) a resilient stock in time of turbulence, doesn't see the rally in Arm Holdings (ARM) lasting, and calls Ross Stores (ROST) as a "necessity" trade with strong technical trends. Jason backs his stances with three example options tr...

As markets continue to sell off, Tony Zhang believes there's opportunities traders can make. One stock he sees potential in: SLB (SLB) as energy companies continue to gain on crude oil volatility. He considers SLB a stronger opportunity for bulls compared to other crude oil proxy stocks. Tony is a bear when it comes to Lululemon (LULU) as stagflation fears grow. ======== Schwab Network =======...

Tyler Ellegard turns to Bank of America (BAC) as the financial sector sees a 10% decline across the board. That said, he sees banks ringing in a rebound. Tyler likes Bank of America in particular with a "second to none" balance sheet and room to expand ROI with AI. Tom White offers an example options trade for the stock. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trad...

The plaintiff of a case against Alphabet (GOOGL) and Meta Platforms (META) won a lawsuit tying the companies to social media addiction in young audiences. Marley Kayden keys investors into the most important takeaways from the case and why it serves as a "watershed moment" for social media and mental health. Joe Tigay turns to how you can maneuver the headlines on Wall Street with an exa...

Liz Ann Sonders emphasizes that a lot of money in markets is short-term positioning, causing volatility and potentially leading to sentiment misreadings. She thinks there is complacency in markets underneath the turmoil. She explains what would happen in markets if the Iran conflict ends quickly, with energy taking multiple years to rebuild and fertilizer also seeing an impact. Her base case is “r...

Philip Diehl looks at what’s behind the recent weakness in metals markets. Hope has driven the overall market through its “remarkable bull run” and some of the steam is coming out now, he says. “I think this war is likely to extend much further,” he adds. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all inve...

Iran has acknowledged the 15-point plan from the U.S. to end the war. Even though the response wasn't as constructive as many hoped, Kevin Green believes it offers the first steps to an eventual deal. He explains the impact these headlines have on bond auctions and treasury yields. A potential premium in the chemical and materials industries is also on KG's radar, and it's not just bec...

John Barr shares some of his stock picks, picking a high-powered laser company nLight (LASR) that has defense and space ambitions. While he doesn’t hold Aerovironment (AVAV), he is interested in its laser systems as well. As a portfolio manager of an aggressive growth fund, he explains his market strategy and how the fund has outperformed in recent years. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowerin...

Airlines and cruise line stocks sold off to start Thursday's trading session as President Trump threatens to escalate the U.S.-Iran War. Diane King Hall explains how it adds to existing headwinds in both industries. She then turns to the analyst front by examining an upgrade in Arm Holdings (ARM) and a downgrade in Qualcomm (QCOM). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and...

Aleks Spencer looks at the oil price curve, noting that long-term prices are around $60/barrel, and explains the implications. There are potential opportunities in the software space, particularly in cybersecurity or pharma, after the SaaS-pocalypse, again looking to the long term. He breaks down “uncertainty” vs “risk” in investing and how to navigate the difference. ======== Schwab Network =====...

Arm Holdings (ARM) surged on Wednesday on strong revenue guidance through 2031. Tom White points out that shares still have room to break out when turning to the 3-year chart, though the stock faces technical pressure with an overbought RSI. He explains how technicals back key support and resistance levels while offering an example options trade for Arm. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering...

Jonathan Chappell with Evercore ISI explains why his firm has an In Line rating and $390 price target for FedEx (FDX). This, as the company announced a new same-day delivery initiative to keep up with Amazon (AMZN). However, a report from the Wall Street Journal says USPS will add a 8% fuel surcharge on packages. Jonathan talks about ways the business can navigate the volatile energy environment w...

The risk/reward scenario is pointing more toward risk right now, says Matt Maley. With the S&P 500 (SPX) down only 5%, he believes any upside from a U.S.-Iran War resolution or reopening the Stair of Hormuz will be very limited. Matt later highlights how this all complicates the Fed's path ahead as fears of rising inflation swell. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor...

There's more to Qualcomm's (QCOM) 5-day trading activity than investors realize, says Charles Schwab's Brett Crowther. He highlights bullish indicators in the chart despite recent bearish price action. Brett then shows how it compares to Qualcomm's one-year chart and why shares can bounce off key technical support. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trad...

Crude oil spiking and concerns of "boots on the ground" in Iran have investors pulling back ahead of Thursday's opening bell. Kevin Green walks investors through the recent volatility and the central role energy infrastructure risks play. As KG says, keep an eye on the 6,500 level for the S&P 500. Gold's decline also continued and silver's selling action was even steeper....

Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas cover rising gas prices, EPA fuel waivers, and a California ruling that raises new regulatory risks for Meta (META) and Alphabet (GOOGL). They also touch on a rally in Chinese ADRs — including PDD (PDD), Alibaba (BABA), and JD.com (JD) — as markets await Fed signals. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve...

Larry McDonald warns that the “Magnificent Seven” are under pressure as soaring AI capital expenditures and rising energy costs compress margins. He argues that higher costs from Micron (MU) and Washington’s debt-driven inflation strategy are accelerating a rotation out of paper assets and into hard commodities like gold and silver. McDonald also flags growing stress in private credit, comparing t...

Charles Schwab's Jim Ferraioli returns to Crypto Corner and offers insight into Bitcoin's recent rebound after stark selling action. He weighs the question: does price action in cryptocurrencies correspond more with fundamentals or the macroeconomic environment? He also talks about rising competition in smart contract platforms and how they use Ethereum and Solana. Also on the docket: the...