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Enthusiasm retreated last week despite analysts raising price targets on Nvidia (NVDA) says Jenny Horne. She offers a big picture perspective around the A.I. giant ahead of its highly anticipated report. Jenny also touches on Nvidia's ability to navigate tariffs as it seeks to grow its already expansive network consisting of hardware and software. She later turns to other A.I. topics in Intel...

It's no secret: Nvidia's (NVDA) earnings will lead the market this week. Kevin Hincks talks about the critical report and how it's connected to many other names across the SPX and NDX. The RUT also saw a significant rally last week off bullish expectations on interest rate cuts, as Kevin weighs the likelihood of that continuing. He also touches on the U.S. buying stakes in companies li...

Rick Ducat dials up the chart of CrowdStrike (CRWD) ahead of the cybersecurity company's upcoming earnings report. He points to near term areas of resistance and support as shares have steadily declined from July's highs. In terms of the options market, Rick composes an example put vertical strategy with a neutral to bullish stance. Rick uses this week's expiry to account for the post-...

Alex Barron discusses the issue facing homebuyers right now: Higher prices, higher rates. He says the Fed cutting rates would be a good start to help affordability constraints for those looking to get into the housing market. In terms of homebuilders, Alex says "sometimes they can be their own worst enemy" as there are pockets of struggles to clear inventory. He weighs in on the state of...

David Nicholson looks at PDD Holdings (PDD) after an earnings beat, saying he still has questions about the "business model" and whether or not it will have a drag on profitability. He believes the market will give this company a little "more leeway" as Temu popularity among younger generations could be a "long-term" investment for the company. David discusses the com...

Kevin Green and Diane King Hall kickstart the week with a look back at Fed Chair Jerome Powell's commentary on Friday. Kevin says the small cap rally was particularly impressive, showing early cycle behavior. He notes that with small caps, it's all about the follow-through, and if the rally continues, it could be a sign that the market is willing to take on more risk. KG provides his persp...

Okta Inc. (OKTA) earnings are set to report this week. Kevin Horner dissects the stock's recent price action and reveals what technical indicators show on its chart. He underscores the importance of the $98 level as a resistance point over the past 30 days, but over the last 1-year that same price is the volume control area. He highlights the downward sloping 50-day moving average as a potenti...

Patrick Mueller says Fed chair Jerome Powell's dovish commentary at Jackson Hole is good for markets short-term. Long-term, tariffs remain a headwind for the economy. As Americans start seeing pricing impacts on many goods they buy, Patrick tells investors that tariffs will ultimately be "magnificent" for U.S. growth. He sees tech continuing to lead the charge in markets, noting Nvid...

GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan expects to see gasoline prices steadily decline from now heading into the fall months. The average national gallon of gas can even slip below $3. That's all depends on geopolitical factors, especially around Russian oil tariffs and a shift in escalation on the Ukraine War, says Patrick. He later explains that crude oil's price tag hovering around the $60 mark...

Ed Yardeni was "surprised" by Wall Street's reaction to Fed chair Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole speech on Friday. He points out inflation and jobs prints ahead between now and September's FOMC meeting that can reverse course on Powell's dovish commentary. That said, Ed believes the economy remains in good shape which will set the course for a continuing market melt-up. ===...

Dan Ives has been a table-pounder when it comes to the A.I. space. A few weeks back, Wedbush created an ETF that puts his top A.I. picks into one package. Wedbush's own Cullen Rogers gives investors a closer look into the Big Tech-centric ETF and how the firm aims to capitalize on "revolutionary" tech. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every marke...

Shopify (SHOP) shares soared after its latest earnings report. That move caught the eye of the Tech Corner team. George Tsilis examines the business segments behind Shopify's big move and how it compares to e-commerce peers. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Do...

It was a down week on Wall Street — until Friday, when dovish commentary from Jerome Powell the markets took as a strong rate cut signal pulled most stocks into green territory. As for stock stories, Meta Platforms (META) is seeking to build out Llama through Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google Cloud after it reportedly froze A.I. hiring. Nvidia (NVDA) moved on developments around a chip it's buildi...

Shashank Sripada argues that no one can surpass Apple's (AAPL) "operational prowess and supply chains," though it's a different story for software. He considers the company's lack of GPUs a critical hinderance to growth as its peers advance in A.I. Shashank believes Apple needs to seek outside help to building out its A.I. software so it can focus on hardware. His top candida...

Sal Esposito joins to discuss the firm's new fund, Zacks Quality International ETF (QUIZ). Esposito shares why now is the right time to launch an international fund, citing the growth of active ETFs and the opportunity to provide clients with local securities exposure. He also highlights the fund's focus on quality companies with durable earnings, dividend yields, and good earnings estimat...

ACM Research (ACMR) is a small-cap semiconductor company gaining traction on Wall Street, with the stock up about 50% over the last year. George Tsilis talks about the chip technology driving its growth and why it has been overlooked by investors. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwo...

Charles Schwab's Cooper Howard joins public consensus that Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole speech "opened the door" to a September rate cut. The main question moving forward is how the FOMC will tackle its dual mandate. With the Fed's focus inching toward labor, Cooper believes the U.S. will see 50bps worth of interest rate cuts for the remainder of 2025. That said, with economi...

Damien Dwin says the market's rally after Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole speech may be premature. While a rate cut could bring relief to consumers and help the government with its debt, Dwin believes adding more liquidity to the system could be unhelpful given high asset prices and too much money chasing too few opportunities. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and tr...

Christian Briggs believes the U.S. manufacturing sector is on the cusp of a significant rebound, driven in part by a strong PMI reading and President Trump's aggressive trade policies. While acknowledging potential inflationary pressures from tariffs, Briggs thinks they will be offset by a potential GDP surge this year and next. He also sees merit in recent corporate commitments to U.S. manufa...

Canada's decision to drop most retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. may signal a new tack in trade negotiations, according to Marc Gilbert. Gilbert says the move shows the strength of USMCA and could be a template for other countries in their own trade talks with the U.S. He believes China is still the big prize, and while a deal may take time, it will likely end up in a better place than initially...

Ted Thatcher discusses his market outlook, citing the U.S. consumer's struggles with inflation and the impact of potential Fed rate cuts. He highlights the performance of large tech stocks, such as Microsoft (MSFT), and their potential for long-term growth driven by AI infrastructure investments. Thatcher also touches on the benefits of Roth conversions in the current market environment, parti...

Frances Stacy says she remains "constructive" on Palantir (PLTR). The company sold off 10% throughout the week but she says the company holding its 50-day SMA is a strong bullish signal for the stock. She adds that Palantir's growth relies on NDX strength and A.I. capex. Frances does note concerns of an A.I. "bubble," though there needs to be a slew of specific conditions f...

Walmart (WMT) is among the retail winners as big-box earnings roll in, with its size and scale giving it an edge to weather potential tariffs and economic headwinds. RJ Hottovy and Jan Rogers Kniffen discuss what's happening in retail. Target (TGT) faces a different story, with a new CEO at the helm and execution challenges ahead. TJX Companies (TJX) and Ross Stores (ROST) also stand out as wi...

Noah Wise says the market's initial reaction to Fed Chair Powell's comments was "a little bit more nuanced" than meets the eye. While the market initially priced in a higher likelihood of a September rate cut, Wise believes Powell's removal of language related to average inflation targeting from the policy framework statement is a more significant, yet less obvious, dovish si...

Earlier in the year, Tesla (TSLA) faced pressure from all fronts as digital demand, brand perception and vehicle deliveries all plunged. Megan Brantley with LikeFolio notes that the company is seeing a rebound in online interest, particularly through discussions surrounding the Model Y. She points out a significant rise in consumer traffic that signals a rise in consumer interest in Tesla. Megan a...