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Walmart (WMT) shares hit an all-time high this week following a breakout over the last 5 days. Rachel Dashiell examines the "flag pattern" flying above the old resistance level around $103-$104. Zooming out to the 1-year chart, she shows how that $103-$104 level was previously tested at multiple times. Looking at the overall formation, Rachel notes a "cup and handle" formation...

China and U.S. trade tensions have continued into a 2nd straight week, with President Trump threatening a cooking oil embargo. Kevin Green joins Diane King Hall to make sense of the latest tensions taking shape, and what it means for market volatility in general. On the earnings front, KG sees some tailwinds for ASML (ASML), particularly for its smartphone and AI business segments. Meanwhile, Morg...

Nvidia (NVDA) is boosting another semiconductor stock. The A.I. giant will support Navitas (NVTS) through its A.I. infrastructure design. George Tsilis considers the development a positive one for Navitas but says the chip developer has red marks to clear when it comes to its balance sheet. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Ma...

Walmart (WMT) will now use ChatGPT in its latest partnership with OpenAI. The stock tapped new all-time highs off the headline, and Rick Ducat adds that Walmart has shined as an outperformer compared to its consumer staple peers. He shows how the stock is testing the record resistance levels and highlights bearish and bullish trends. Rick later analyzes the options activity and unusual trades surr...

Terra Innovatum (NKLR) CEO Alessandro Petruzzi and CBDO Giordano Morichi talk about why the company recently decided to go public via SPAC. As the nuclear energy space grows, they explain the direction they see Terra turning toward as it plans to deploy its first solo reactor in 2028. They expect tailwinds in executive orders expediting nuclear deployments and energy needs surrounding A.I. over th...

Zed Francis returns to Market On Close and explain how markets are pushing aside macro concerns while focusing on growth. He explains why everyone seems to be "happily going up together" even as volatility recently reignited. Two key reasons behind his thesis: support from the U.S., and an expected interest rate cutting cycle. Zed later explains his take on who can become the next Fed Ch...

Thierry Wizman thinks the market is clinging to hopes of a U.S./China trade de-escalation by the end of the year. He talks about the possibility of a meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi; however, more than just trade, the U.S. and China are also in the middle of a maritime power struggle. Thierry expects more posturing and volatility ahead in the coming weeks. ======== Schwab Network ========...

Joe Castiglie breaks down defensive rotation in the market as interest in utilities grows. He likes Southern Company (SO) as an AI-related energy play. Other picks include Uranium Energy (UEC) and Nacco Industries (NC), citing government demand for nuclear stockpiles and critical mineral mining. He highlights his Free Markets ETF (FMKT) and why investors might be interested in it. ======== Schwab...

Josh Wein says “a lot has to go right” in the equity markets to justify their multiples. He expects mergers and acquisitions to continue and discusses where he thinks the Fed’s rate cut path will finish. He discusses his fund, the Hennessy Cornerstone Growth (HFCGX), and its top holdings. He likes BJ’s Wholesale (BJ) and StoneX (SNEX). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and...

John Blank and Matt Maley break down bank earnings to ring in the 3Q earnings season. John notes that JPMorgan Chase (JPM) beat estimates, but by a smaller margin than usual, causing shares to sell off. On the other hand, he says Wells Fargo (WFC) may be convincing the Street that its troubles are behind it. Matt looks at Citigroup (C) “turning the corner” and names some of his favorites in the se...

Luke Lloyd points to strong liquidity in markets as a positive indicator for equities. He previews the 3Q earnings season as the big banks kick off. He discusses managing risk and how much of one’s portfolio should be allocated to growth. “Strategic beta is the name of the game here,” he argues. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to t...

Likefolio’s Landon Swan walks through Carvana’s (CVNA) comeback story and compares it to CarMax (KMX). He notes “high consumer happiness” and website visits for CVNA, which he argues is signaling purchase intent. He thinks the pullback in shares is a “very strong buy signal.” Landon also discusses how Carvana uses efficiency to create better margins than their competitors. ======== Schwab Network...

Katherine Black calls Tuesday's earnings rally in Albertsons (ACI) a relief for investors. She says consumers are using groceries more to cook at home instead of eating out at restaurants over fears of rising costs. That said, Arun Sundaram calls the beat "low quality" due to risk factors against margins in its core grocery business, even as it sees an uptick in ecommerce. ======== S...

Jay Hatfield has a 7,700 target for the SPX by the end of 2026 and lays out the conditions that could get us there. In particular, he discusses how the Fed’s rate decisions could support the market, hoping for “lower rates and booming tech.” He is “pro-bubble” for AI, arguing that even though there are obvious bubbles in places like quantum computing, nuclear energy, and crypto, they can get money...

Jessica Inskip turns to cornerstones of the market through financials and consumer staples on today's Big 3. She notes Walmart's (WMT) OpenAI partnership as a sign its seeking to improve productivity, Blackrock's (BLK) momentum in crypto tokenization and digital finance, and Citigroup (C) as a "high quality" dividend play amid market volatility. Rick Ducat uses technical anal...

Anthony Scaramucci and Brittany Kaiser explain how AlphaTON are using digital assets to fund cancer research and launch companies within blockchain and the “Telegram ecosystem.” AlphaTON (ATON) owns multiple molecules and is looking for “innovative ways” to combine their biotech knowledge with financial systems expertise. Brittany notes that it is hard to raise money for biotech right now, but it’...

While the stock cooled in the past couple weeks, Oracle (ORCL) has been on an undeniable tear since the start of 2025. Steven Dickens believes it has grown to become an essential part of the A.I. trade, calling it the "fourth hyperscaler." He explains why Oracle is an emerging giant that he says will stand alongside Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), and Alphabet (GOOGL). Tom White helps i...

@CharlesSchwab's Nathan Peterson says Friday's sell-off was brought by investors forgetting about the tariff picture, with a resurgence giving investors an excuse to sell. He urges traders to watch key SPX metrics and "deteriorating" A.I. rallies that suggest a cycle shift is taking shape. While he considers the start of earnings as "so far, so good," a breakdown in yie...

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) posted strong earnings that included commentary from CEO Jamie Dimon suggesting the economy stayed resilient despite softness. The stock still slid on Tuesday's session alongside most of the market. Marley Kayden takes a closer look at the big bank's earnings while Tim Biggam offers an example options trade. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor an...

Peter Andersen thinks the market is beginning to worry about business plans and profitability for AI use. He expects a correction in the sector and has sold out of his Nvidia (NVDA) positions. He compares the dot-com bubble to today’s AI hype, highlighting the fact that “there is no business plan” from any players. Peter also believes the Fed should not cut rates again, especially as we miss data...

Kevin Green analyzes the moves investors saw at the start of Tuesday's trading session, noting a broadening market that's weighed down by Big Tech selling. He talks about navigating the current market environment as the VIX lingers over the 20 level. On Jerome Powell, Kevin urges investors to listen to his commentary today as tariffs reentering the conversation add headwinds to the inflati...

Travis Prentice sees AI momentum broadening out, even into small caps. He’s looking at memory stocks in particular, such as Seagate (STX). He also likes cooling solutions like Nvent Electric (NVT) and Vertiv (VRT). He sees “tremendous opportunity” in the AI capex cycle and is focused on momentum patterns to trade. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market...

Hilary Kramer looks at payment stocks; she likes Klarna (KLAR) because of its relationship with Amazon (AMZN), and Jefferson Capital (JCAP). In energy, she likes Oklo (OKLO), citing pressures on the grid. Other small cap disruptor picks include Opendoor (OPEN), Kratos Defense (KTOS), and Roku (ROKU). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe...

While big banks as a group posted strong earnings, Diane King Hall notes Citigroup (C) as a standout. She talks about how stronger IPO and dealmaking markets added muscle for the company. Domino's Pizza (DPZ) served earnings that impressed investors, bolstered by new menu items and an interest in the company's stuffed crust pizza. Diane later touches on Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) moving l...

More pressure pinned markets ahead of Tuesday's session as trade tensions reared their head again. Kevin Hincks reports from the @cboeglobalmarkets to explain how this "back and forth" may be part of a larger negotiation. He later touches on the start of earnings season with big banks like JPMorgan Chase (JPM) and Goldman Sachs (GS) issuing their quarterly reports. Many stocks were l...