Schwab Network

Continued geopolitical risk between Israel and Iran didn't keep bulls at bay, reversing most of Friday's sell-off. AMD Inc. (AMD) became the clear leader, rallying on a price target boost that also pushed other A.I. chipmakers like Nvidia (NVDA) and Broadcom (AVGO) higher. Meta Platforms (META) also gained with plans to further monetize WhatsApp, while CoreWeave (CRWV) soared despite a dow...

Michael Gayed of FKMT shares his insights on the launch of his firm's ETF focused on deregulation. Gayed explains that the fund aims to capitalize on companies benefiting from shifts in the regulatory environment, citing Uranium Energy Corp (UEC) as a key example. He also discusses the fund's exposure to Bitcoin and gold. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trade...

Sezzle (SEZL) is a big winner in the fintech space many investors have overlooked. George Tsilis credits its profitability and bank partnerships for its explosive investor interest. However, one headwind comes from analyst sentiment. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscri...

The Fed meets tomorrow to begin its interest rate meeting, with a decision expected Wednesday afternoon. Charles Schwab's Collin Martin believes no rate cut is priced into stocks, though what he'll watch is how the shifting inflation picture will affect the Fed's dot plot. Collin also notes significant cracks in the labor picture can weigh on its dual mandate. ======== Schwab Network =...

Scott Bauer says the move in oil “doesn’t make any sense to me,” because there’s only been “continued escalation” in the Middle East. He thinks it’s a “buy the dip” – but “only until this situation has been resolved.” After the resolution, he expects a big sell-off. On Bitcoin, he notes volatility is ticking up, which he says tends to be a precursor to “a very big move.” ======== Schwab Network ==...

Markets pulled back from the highs of the day, though market breadth showed a lingering risk-on tone. Kevin Green breaks down the moves he's seen and pits bearish and bullish signs against one another. An uptrend in volume is one necessity to hold bullish momentum, as Kevin points to inflation prints and the Fed's interest rate decision as potential movers. ======== Schwab Network ========...

Chirinjeev Kathuria, co-founder and executive chairman of AIRO Group (AIRO), talks about the demand for shares in the company after its IPO last Friday. Geopolitics and growing demand for defense technology are what Chirinjeev believes created interest in the dronemaker. He says "we've entered a new area" in war technology and development. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering...

Eric Sterner thinks the fear of tariff impacts is the biggest problem in markets right now – but thinks tariffs themselves are “overblown.” He discounts risks from Israel’s attacks on Iran, and hopes we can see more resolution in trade from the G7 meeting. He looks at the shift in the macro environment between the Covid-19 pandemic and now. Eric also thinks the Fed will cut rates twice this year,...

Anthony Saccaro calls energy a “wild card” right now. He talks about the state of the labor market and the “normalizing” of the ratio of jobs to workers – “it’s not weak,” he emphasizes, but it has softened from last year. He thinks that tech will “lead us down” if the market falls, but likes it from the standpoint of long-term growth and AI momentum. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering ev...

Dr. Ellen Wald and Ed Butowsky cover the energy markets. Ed says that the movement away from Middle Eastern reliance means that he’s not overly worried about an impact to the U.S. “You have everything in the world pushing prices down,” he adds. Ellen thinks the oil market has realized that Israel’s attacks on Iran are not going to shock the system. She also thinks there is very little threat to th...

Seth Schachner thinks Walt Disney (DIS) and Universal suing AI company Midjourney is the beginning of a strategy that will ultimately lead to a partnership or collaboration between the entities. He compares this lawsuit to ongoing lawsuits against AI within the music industry, and discusses finding the balance between innovation and regulation. He also likes Disney stock. ======== Schwab Network =...

Evercore ISI issued a new Street-high price target of $315 for IBM Corp. (IBM) on expectations of strong EPS outlook fueled by its A.I. and quantum computing prospects. Marley Kayden notes the company's prior earnings report as strong overall but warns against some concerns in current macroeconomic conditions. Despite that, Marley says its latest developments surrounding IBM put it "back...

Despite Amazon's gargantuan size, LikeFolio's Andy Swan says it continues to find new ways to innovate and capture market share from its peers. From advertising dominance to ecommerce and Amazon Prime viewership, Andy explains how the Mag 7 giant uses all the tools in its toolbox to thrive. He later talks about Amazon's partnership with Roku Inc. (ROKU) and how it can accelerate growth...

Jed Ellerbroek and Dryden Pence give their outlooks on the Mag 7. Jed looks at the different directions the group has gone in, pointing to Meta (META) as the leader. He thinks Nvidia (NVDA) demand will stretch well into next year, expecting a “megacycle” in AI. Dryden is positive on the whole group, also citing AI development. He likes Meta because of its ad platform and anticipates continued outp...

Vikas Dwivedi thinks the Iran/Israel conflict will be over quickly due to low supplies on both sides and won’t impact global oil supply. He calls a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz “a last resort” for Iran. He also expects OPEC+’s supply bump to hit mid-summer, potentially bringing down prices as well, but not crippling the market. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and tra...

Prosper Trading Academy's Charles Moon says "risk-on" sentiment is back with sell-offs swiftly bought by retail investors. For today's Big 3, he expects AMD Inc. (AMD) to see tremendous short-term upside as long as the $124 level holds. Charles also notes a lack of resistance in Celsius (CELH) and Circle's (CRCL) "unbelievable debut." Rick Ducat turns to the bearish...

“Stocks are seldom cheap and popular at the same time,” George Young says, and points out neglected areas for traders to consider. He looks to P/E ratios to gauge value, and cautious “patience” in a potentially whipsawing market. He also thinks bonds are “not unattractive” right now. His picks include Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and UPS (UPS). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor...

Philip Diehl discusses the range of factors pushing gold near all-time highs. He argues the dollar is dropping because of a lack of interest in U.S. Treasuries, which is helping to boost gold as an alternative. He doesn’t think Bitcoin is a competitor to gold or a store of value. He thinks the Fed is taking “exactly the right approach” to lowering rates and thinks the tariff impact on the economy...

Coreweave's (CRWV) massive rally after first quarter earnings showed exceptional stock performance. However, George Tsilis poses the question, "how much are you willing to pay for future earnings?" Questions on valuation also led BofA to downgrade the stock despite upping its price target. That said, Prosper Trading Academy's Charles Moon sees a "short-term bottom" in C...

Jay McCanless sets the foundation for Lennar's (LEN) earnings after the close. Expectations for the report are low, though persistently-high interest rates can pose a challenge to its outlook. Jay also talks about the potential headwinds immigration policy changes have on Lennar. Tom White offers a bullish example options trade for Lennar and Toll Brothers (TOL). ======== Schwab Network ======...

Sarepta Therapeutics (SRPT) sold off more than 40% after suspending its Elevidys Duchenne muscular dystrophy drug, which was linked to two fatal liver failure cases. Diane King Hall break takes a closer look into the report. She later turns to an upgrade Cisco (CSCO) got from Deutsche Bank on A.I. optimism, along with news on Roku Inc. (ROKU) integrating Amazon (AMZN) ads with its platform. ======...

The SPX reclaimed the 6,000 level at the open, a strong rebound following Friday's sell-off. Kevin Green also notes crude oil's price spike but difficulty to break through $77. He talks about the reasons behind the price action. Kevin later turns to VIX options and volatility it can experience with expiration later this week. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and t...

Michael Shaoul discusses what could come out of the G7 meeting, although he’s not sure it will “matter that much.” The big question he sees is whether the U.S. gets frustrated and replays ‘Liberation Day’, or whether they’re willing to prolong trade negotiations. He thinks oil is “perfectly sustainable” for now despite recent supply hits. He also doesn’t expect a rate cut from the Fed this week. I...

U.S. Steel (X) rallied in premarket trading after President Trump gave the green light on a partnership between it and Nippon Steel. Jenny Horne talks about the rocky road both companies treaded to today's approval and how it shakes up the steelmaker industry. She later turns to AMD Inc. (AMD) and how it may be "getting credit where credit is due" with Piper Sandler upping its price...

This week may be shortened due to the Juneteenth holiday, though Kevin Hincks points to a slew of potential market movers set to hit Wall Street. While crude oil prices stabilizing show neither escalation or de-escalation in the Israel and Iran conflict, he points out risk in the United States with headlines grabbing attention over the weekend. On the docket this week: the Fed's interest rate...