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Keith Buchanan examines what the rotation out of tech is signaling, arguing that investors are positioning around uncertain policy next year, including the risk that the Fed may not cut rates as much as expected. He thinks the stocks outperforming in financials and healthcare could continue to outperform next year. Keith believes the catalysts for 2026 growth may look very different than in the pa...

The key word from the Fed minutes is “some” members wanted to hold rates where they were, says Charles Schwab's Collin Martin. He anticipates the Fed going on hold for a while, with one or two cuts in 2026. He recaps the great year for the 2025 bond market and believes “returns can be positive again” for 2026, but perhaps not at the same magnitude. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering e...

Kevin Green discusses the “positive sign” in the latest Jobless Claims report and notes how the volatility in the Texas job market is impacting the numbers. KG also covers the strong demand coming out of China for Nvidia’s (NVDA) H200 chips, causing the company to ramp up production. He points out trends to watch in solar energy, charting the TAN ETF and drawing attention to tailwinds for the sect...

George Tsilis covers the biggest stock stories of New Year’s Eve. Alphabet (GOOGL) got a price target hike from Citizens to $385 from $340, citing strength in its search business. Nike’s (NKE) CEO bought about $1M in stock, as a recent filing disclosed, or about 16.4K shares. Hyatt Hotels (H) announced several properties in Jamaica would stay closed until 4Q of 2026 due to damage from Hurricane Me...

David Dietze thinks double-digit earnings growth will continue next year but is concerned about stock valuations. He looks at commodity prices, noting that an ounce of silver is now worth more than a barrel of oil, an unusual situation. His stock picks include Fiserv (FISV), which he sees “easily doubling” over the next three years, Diageo (DEO), “one of the best in the world” for consumer product...

Kevin Hincks covers the “strong” Jobless Claims number this morning and the fallout from the December FOMC minutes. He thinks the restart of the Fed buying short-term Treasuries is the most important part to watch, along with the factors behind it. He also notes that 2026 reshapes the voting members within the Fed, potentially bringing in more hawkish voices. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empow...

2025 brought a gold rally and a plan for the U.S. to onshore more of its production and supply chain, and that will continue to ramp up in 2026 according to Nova Minerals CEO Chris Gerteisen. ======== 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.app...

After record viewership on Christmas Day driven by the NFL and Stranger Things, Rick Ducat looks at the chart of Netflix (NFLX) and places an example trade. ======== 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/app/schwab-network/id1460...

How can investors be both optimistic and think the market is overvalued? George Kailas from Prospero.ai says that investors are confused by narratives rather than focused on data driven positioning, which is leading to swings in both directions in market. Kailas says that Alphabet (GOOL), Nvidia (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA) and Meta Platforms (META) will continue to be on the minds of retail investors int...

2025 is ending with the S&P 500 gaining double-digits for the 3rd straight year. Kevin Green takes us through the biggest stories of the year, including the ramp up of A.I. spending, gold and silver rallying to new highs, and the latest on Nvidia (NVDA) and Tesla (TSLA). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute news...

Nvidia (NVDA) became the first stock to ever cross the $5 trillion market cap this year – Rachel Dashiell takes us through the epic rally and the eventual pullback on the chart. ======== 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/app/...

Strong earnings and expected stimulus set to hit the U.S. are two key factors behind Dryden Pence's bullish expectations for 2026. He adds that fundamentals and a broadening SPX make him "constructive across the board" for the new year. While the job market is figuring out how to manage AI impact, Dryden says companies will take an "AI + H" approach by using the evolving te...

Aside from the glimmering silver and gold rallies, Sam Vadas and Alex Coffey discuss other movers in the U.S. and abroad, from reaction to the FOMC December meeting minutes to the outperformance of global markets in 2025. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Op...

Tony Gulotta explains the potential overturning of certain U.S. tariffs by the Supreme Court, a decision that could trigger $100 billion in refunds. He details how refunds would primarily go to American companies as importers of record, with many having tariff-sharing agreements. He outlines the likely process for securing these refunds, noting that the onus will probably be on importers to apply,...

Shares of AXT Inc. (AXTI) hit intraday highs not seen since 2001. The reason? George Tsilis attributes massive recovery to having new value in the AI trade through China, even though AXT is a California-based company. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Option...

Jay Hatfield wants the 10-year yield to fall below 4%, which he said would mean the Fed cuts rates below 3%. He had a 7,000 target on the SPX for 2025, and has an 8,000 target for 2026, arguing that AI has to carry the market higher. “Tech’s going to do well,” he says, highlighting names like Amazon (AMZN) and Marvell (MRVL) and eschewing the really high multiples. ======== Schwab Network ========...

John Freeman expects the AI race to continue full speed in 2026. He points to ChatGPT as a sign of what's to come. As far as companies he believes to invest in now, John says Microsoft (MSFT) is better positioned compared to Alphabet (GOOGL). Similarly, Cory Johnson argues Google "cannibalizes AI" as the mega cap risks future profits on its search revenue. However, he makes a case fo...

The SPX "has been the central focus of everything we've been talking," says Charles Schwab's Ben Watson. He urges investors to keep their sights on the horizon for the index. He turns to the energy space in Siemens Energy (SMNEY) and crude oil futures to explain why the energy sector is one to watch for 2026. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader,...

Greg Orrell notes stablecoins are a new, significant source of demand for gold as the precious metal keeps climbing. “What will be the next demand side to the gold market?” he asks, arguing that he doesn’t see selling catalysts. He explains why investors should consider gold a hedge against “poor policy.” Greg also looks at the health of gold mining companies and how they may try to prolong the li...

Clayton Triick covers the latest FOMC minutes, noting that dissent is “not too far apart” from what the market anticipated. He thinks the Fed will continue to move towards 3% in 2026, which is “very supportive” for markets. Focusing on fixed income, he thinks active bonds will outperform and securitized credit is attractive. He thinks the housing market is stable and lays out his case for the 2026...

Hatem Dhiab says Nvidia's (NVDA) $20 billion acquisition of Groq shows "the new playbook" in Big Tech. He explains that the company adding arms to its AI reach through mergers and acquisitions is just the tip of the iceberg. Hatem compares Nvidia to Alphabet (GOOGL) as the Mag 7 leader expands into the software industry. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and...

ChatGPT stands as the biggest AI chatbot, but LikeFolio's data shows a closing gap. Landon Swan says Alphabet's (GOOGL) Gemini grew over 300% year-over-year compared to GPT's 87%. He explains how Alphabet is getting the word out on Gemini as the stock soars off April lows. Landon later talks about another digital fortress Alphabet has under its thumb: YouTube. ======== Schwab Network =...

Dean Quiambao says the mega-IPOs next year will dominate investor focus, forcing smaller companies to get creative. “You’ve got to have strong growth, you’ve got to have path to profitability.” He thinks 2026 could be the “breakout” for IPOs after a 2025 “rebound.” Companies that could IPO in 2026 include OpenAI, SpaceX, Kraken, Anthropic, and more popular names. ======== Schwab Network ======== E...

Philip Bruno argues that banking needs to catch up to fintech companies, possibly through mergers and acquisitions. He expects increasing consolidation and divestitures in 2026, though more among the regionals and smaller players than the giants. He thinks wealth management and new geographies will be a focus for deals. He discusses how stablecoins and AI could disrupt the industry next year. ====...

Healthcare, storage chips, and software adding AI integration take the focus of Tuesday's Big 3. Jenny Horne and Rick Ducat turn to technical analysis in Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), SanDisk (SNDK), and Twilio (TWLO). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Op...