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Likefolio’s Andy Swan shares their consumer sentiment data on FedEx (FDX) before their earnings report. He thinks FedEx’s struggles are the fault of the business, saying they’re “falling behind in the race for last-mile dominance.” He adds that it “lacks a clear innovation edge,” and shows that its website visits have fallen 4% year-over-year, “worse than Amazon.” ======== Schwab Network ========...

Peter Tchir and Arthur Laffer Jr. break down the June Consumer Confidence report, which missed expectations. Arthur thinks a lot of the issues in this report are due to coincidental timing with political “kerfuffle.” Peter disagrees, saying small and medium businesses are beginning to struggle and the jobs market isn’t as good as the data projects. “Everyone’s kind of in this cautious phase.” ====...

From bell-bottoms to bottoming out patterns on the charts, Erin Gibbs joins Diane King Hall with a focus on fashion. She sees 40% potential upside for Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF), saying the company's shares sold off on tariff concerns but has the right blend of offerings for the younger consumer. She calls Gap Inc. (GAP) "interesting" as it looks to rebound under new leadership. E...

Brian Macauley sees underlying resilience in the market despite volatility, which he thinks will continue in the second half. He looks at the Mag 7 and shares some of his stock picks, including AST SpaceMobile (ASTS), Brookfield (BN), and opportunities in the private market. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute news...

Jason Brown joins Trading 360 with a trio of stocks on his radar. For IBM Corp. (IBM), he says the name is one to watch in the A.I. trade and one that might be overlooked compared to Mag 7 names. For Home Depot (HD), Jason's demonstrating a bullish options trade looking at the long $330 Jan. 16 call. Lastly, he calls Darden Restaurants (DRI) in a "beautiful uptrend" as it continues i...

Sean Dranfield covers the bond market and notes a lack of volatility this year despite all the turmoil in the world. He thinks the idea that foreign investors are backing out of U.S. bonds is “much ado about nothing.” He counsels investors to look at the longer end of the yield curve, citing higher overall yields and the steepness of the curve itself. “Bonds have become less rate-sensitive,” he ar...

Sam Vadas joins Nicole Petallides at the NYSE to preview FedEx (FDX) earnings. The freight and shipping giant reports its latest quarterly figures after Tuesday's close, with 4Q revenue estimates above $21B. Sam points to the company's downward stock performance thus far in 2025 and highlights the need to hear about tariff cost pressures, tariff-related pull forward demand in goods and wha...

Ivan Feinseth has been on board with Carnival (CCL) and the general cruise industry since the pandemic. He adds, "the cruise industry is on fire" as companies upgrade offerings and consumers find better "value for their dollars." He says cruises have a huge opportunity to grow within the broader travel industry's market share. Ivan names Norwegian (NCLH) as his favorite of...

TD Cowen upgraded Lyft Inc. (LYFT) and named it a "best Smidcap idea" for 2025. Diane King Hall dives into the ride-sharing company's latest bullish call. Then, she looks at a new stablecoin partnership between Mastercard (MA) and Fiserv (FI), utilizing a new FIUSD token to explore adoption by payment services. Later, Diane discusses KB Home (KBH) after the homebuilder's latest e...

After a green open for the markets, Kevin Green says all-time highs for the S&P 500 (SPX) are within striking distance. For Tuesday's levels, Kevin is watching the 6060 intermediate dealer pressure level with 6100 indicating it will act as a resistance level. KG adds that the transportation sector may be underpriced, pointing to the iShares U.S. Transportation ETF (IYT) ahead of FedEx (FDX...

Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz would damage its economy and hurt its allies more than its enemies, says Michelle Gibley. She covers the latest in Europe as NATO increases spending, and notes weakness in China’s consumer spending. The July 9 deadline for tariffs is coming up fast, and she thinks we might see some deal frameworks – and pushback. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every i...

According to Bloomberg reporting, Meta Platforms (META) discussed a possible acquisition of video startup Runway as the company seeks to expand its presence in the tech space. Jenny Horne looks at META's continued push into AI as Mark Zuckerberg's company recently completed its $14.3B investment in Scale AI. Jenny also shares Citi's price target hike to $803 from $690. Later, she cites...

Kevin Hincks reporting from Cboe Global Markets breaks down the latest tensions overseas and how it impacts market performance. Right now, he says headline risk is "leaning more positive" but that a lot of "uncertainty out there" could still keep tensions elevated as Iran/Israel tentatively accept ceasefire terms. Kevin also adds that this week's Fed speakers have become fu...

Tom White demonstrates a bullish call diagonal trade strategy ahead of FedEx (FDX) earnings. He walks through the technical setup ahead of the earnings event, pointing to the stock's 50-day simple moving average and its momentum RSI study as key indicators to track. Tom highlights the heavier trading volume taking place at the $218 and $273 strike points. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empow...

Roy Behren joins Morning Movers with an overview of mergers and acquisitions activity so far in 2025. He recaps the Nippon/U.S. Steel (X) deal, the differences in approach between the Biden and Trump administrations, and why politics may have played in a role in the delayed takeover. Roy says the Nippon/X deal is a "win win" for everyone. He points to the "saga" of Chevron'...

Energy prices are in focus as investors react to the latest headlines out of the Middle East. Iran/Israel have reportedly agreed to a ceasefire timeline even as attacks have continued. Mastercard (MA) and Fiserv (FI) announce a stablecoin partnership. And, Tesla (TSLA) faces safety questions after its Robotaxi debut. Diane King Hall has more.

Ed Butowsky breaks down consumer trends in the cruise line industry. He believes there is still a factor of COVID "Revenge Spend" as travelers pent-up demand leads to spending on experiences. However, he cautions the prices that stack up with excursions and on-board events. For Carnival (CCL), he wants to see continued efforts to show profitability as short interest in the name rises. Ah...

Morgan Stanley initiated an overweight rating on Snowflake (SNOW) as shares look to make new 52-week highs. Ben Watson examines the chart patterns taking place in the tech name. On a 5-day chart, he points to $210 for downside support but shows Tuesday's premarket move higher with thin volume. For the 1-year timeframe, Ben indicates that $193 was a longer-term of support but shows that its RSI...

Kevin Green takes a look at the energy futures and equity futures overnight activity as investors gauge the reality of a proposed ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran. Both equities and energies are continuing Monday's moves, with crude oil prices slipping as low as $64 overnight. For Tuesday's trading range, KG is looking to 6100 for upside resistance, with 6000 acting as a new dow...

Estee Lauder (EL) shares jumped after Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock to buy from hold and raised its price target to $95 from $71, citing the company's progress in diversifying its business beyond China and travel retail. Meanwhile, Oklo (OKLO) fell sharply as Craig-Hallum downgraded it on an "unchartered regulatory path." And, Coinbase (COIN) rose after Benchmark lifted its price...

Equities closed higher Monday as investors reversed weekend volatility following U.S. bombings of Iranian nuclear sites. Crude oil prices plummeted while 10 of 11 S&P 500 (SPX) sectors posted gains. Meanwhile, Tesla (TSLA) rallied after its Robotaxi debut in Austin. AMD Inc. (AMD) notched a slight gain after an upgrade at Melius Research. And, KB Home (KBH) shares were looking for direction fo...

Rogers Healy says two consumer trends are defining the year so far. First, cash-strapped Americans are dialing back on non-essential spending due to rising prices and economic uncertainty. Second, the "better for you" movement is here to stay, with shoppers demanding more transparency from brands like General Mills (GIS) and Kraft Heinz (KHC), which are already adapting by eliminating ar...

George Tsilis reacts to KB Home (KBH) 2Q earnings as shares of the homebuilder drop after a better-than-expected top and bottom line earnings beat. However, George points to the home deliveries down 11% as a negative on the stock's price. He adds that higher mortgage rates, tariff costs on supplies and lower volumes could also be impacting KBH's slowing revenue growth. ======== Schwab Netw...

On Monday's Charles Schwab Big Picture panel, Collin Martin reacts to commentary from several Fed officials that suggest a bigger dovish voice may be heard in the FOMC's July meeting. He adds that his perspective hasn't changed saying a September cut is more likely, adding that recent data doesn't appear to be enough to justify a cut in July. Collin looks ahead to Friday's PCE...

Scott Bauer says "there's plenty of oil to go around" and is shocked by the downward move in crude oil prices during Monday's trading session. He believes investors should be very careful on the short position with crude oil because "things are not over" but he's unsure if a $100-$120 crude oil is possible. Turning to metal commodities, Scott reacts to gold as the h...