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Challenger job cuts ticked higher and ADP private payrolls came in lower than expected — both signals of a weakening labor market. Kevin Hincks talks about the data and what it means for the FOMC's September meeting. If Friday's jobs data also comes in weak, Kevin makes the case that the Fed could cut interest rates by 50bps. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and t...

Salesforce (CRM) beat earnings and boosted its fiscal 2026 guidance. It still wasn't enough for investors as the stock sold off following the report. Alex Coffey talks about the role A.I. has and how it serves as a significant headwind and tailwind for Salesforce's growth. Meanwhile, American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) rallied more than 25% ahead of Thursday's opening bell. The company cre...

Even with ADP Employment and Jobless Claims data, Chris Versace says the latest ISM Services print will help determine Thursday's trading activity. Ahead of Friday's non-farm payrolls print, he believes looking at revised jobs numbers from the summer paint a picture of a continued slowing in the labor market. For the Fed's rate cut odds, Chris says it's "going to come down to...

Broadcom (AVGO) earnings will be the marquee postmarket earnings report after Thursday's close. Tom White swings by to show the stock's run-up over the past year. He underlines the 50-day moving average being a significant indicator for AVGO shares and points to a widening gap in the 200-day moving average. Later, Tom composes an example trading strategy for Broadcom. He uses a call butter...

Kicking off Thursday's coverage, Kevin Green has his eyes on the bond market domestically and internationally. He highlights the 4.2% level as key point to watch for the U.S. 10-year treasury. KG adds that it's appearing more "50/50" odds that there could be 75bps of rate cuts in 2025. Later, he discusses the run higher in gold prices citing central bank purchases and geopolitica...

Ahead of Lululemon (LULU) earnings, CFRA's Zach Warring stops by Morning Movers to help preview the athleisure retailer's report. His firm has a Strong Buy rating and $375 price target on LULU going into earnings. Zach discusses the company's tariff exposure and the overall retail sector reaction to ongoing international trade uncertainty. Shares of LULU are down nearly 50% year to dat...

UnitedHealth (UNH) shares have bounced off of recent 52-week lows. Kevin Horner examines the recent turnaround on the 60-day chart, highlighting near-term support near $295 with bullish upside potential testing at $325. On a longer-term chart, Kevin maps out the significant downside move over the last year, particularly after its 1Q earnings report. He circles the 20 & 50-day moving averages a...

The SPX and NDX closed higher on the day thanks to Alphabet (GOOGL), which rallied 9% after a U.S. district judge ruled the company does not have to divest its Google Chrome browser. Salesforce (CRM) sold off after hours despite posting an earnings and revenue beat, along with a raise on guidance. On the retail front, Dollar Tree (DLTR) slid on the session while Macy's (M) rallied big on earni...

Salesforce (CRM) shares are falling despite a strong earnings beat, as investors focus on lackluster guidance and a growing concern that the company may not be able to accelerate growth. Tom Essaye breaks down the numbers and shares his key takeaways, including the impact of AI on the SaaS industry and what Salesforce needs to do to turn things around. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering e...

World Liberty Financial's token "WLFI" began listing on several crypto exchanges this week. The biggest holder of WLFI? The Trump family. Jenny Horne and Adam Lynch look into the latest crypto trends this week, including an update from the SEC & CFTC. Plus, Jenny and Adam look at historical performance trends for Bitcoin as the month of September begins. ======== Schwab Network =...

Salesforce (CRM) posted a 2Q earnings and revenue beat, while raising fiscal 2026 guidance. The stock still moved to the downside as investors may have an issue with that raised guidance falling in-line with Wall Street's estimates. American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) rallied strongly off its earnings. Marley Kayden, Alex Coffey, and Kevin Green take a closer look into the reports and analyze why inve...

When it comes to today's trading action, Charles Schwab's Kathy Jones attributes part of the "choppy" day to a rise in layoffs seen in the JOLTS report. Additionally, she talks about how the Beige Book shook the bond market as investors saw potential for "stagnant or slower growth." Joe Mazzola adds how the price action is pulling investors back toward the Mag 7. He dis...

Dan Deming covers the commodities market. He argues that central banks now own more gold than U.S. treasuries for the first time in 30 years, both because of the threat of lower rates and U.S. debt levels. It hit another record high today, and he thinks momentum is still to the upside. The U.S. dollar weakened after the JOLTS report, and Dan thinks that it is “coiling” in a range. He thinks crude...

The SPX held a key area of support at 6,400, but Kevin Green adds that weakness chipped away at the index throughout the day. Holding the 20-day SMA will prove critical, as a multi-day break below the metric can open a trap door to steep selling action. Kevin then analyzes volume in the SPX, also showing downside action over the past few trading sessions. On the 10-year yield, he's expecting a...

Jillian DelSignore from Nasdaq recaps their August retail trading flows. She notes two themes of interest: flows into sectors like cybersecurity & AI, which she argues are “digital utilities,” and flows into banks, with “strong, strong momentum” behind the KWEB ETF. Jillian also explains aggressive flows into QQQI as she discusses what retail traders were buying in August. She explores educati...

When it comes to the earnings front, Jed Ellerbroek will closely watch Broadcom's (AVGO) report after the close on Thursday. While A.I. hardware stocks continue to captivate investor interest, Jed still expects that "baton pass" of excitement to eventually reach software. He weighs how evolving technology can either hurt or help existing software companies but sees some benefitting greatly. Jed ha...

Ed Siddell emphasizes rules-based investing – but also adjusting rules as the market conditions change. He likes technology and AI, arguing we are still in the “early innings” of their rise; he “loves” small caps as well. He warns investors not to try to “time the market,” but instead stay disciplined as the market weakens to begin September. Ed is betting on the Fed cutting a “minimum of 50 basis...

Alphabet (GOOGL) rallied off a U.S. district court judge ruling that the company can keep its Google Chrome browser. Cory Johnson makes the case that it's bearish for Alphabet. He talks about the lost investment opportunity a divestment may have opened for investors and argues Google's search dominance is still monopolistic in the industry. Cory later talks about the role reports of a Perplexity b...

Charlie O’Shea and Katherine Black break down Macy’s (M) earnings as the stock rallies. Katherine thinks Macy’s is doing well in its “brands space,” with popular heritage brands fueling strength. She also notes that middle-income consumers are still spending and make up a lot of Macy’s shoppers. Charlie argues that this turnaround has “more legs” as core competitors remain weak: “this is the time...

Mish Schneider says the markets lately have been weighed by their weakest links, which she says are transportation and semiconductors. She expects volatility to continue and urges investors to "tread lightly" but doesn't see bears taking hold of the narrative. Mish believes gold has reemerged as a "true commodity" in its recent breakout following months of consolidation. On...

Seema Shah discusses the relaunched ESPN app ahead of football season, noting a “huge surge” of downloads and active users over the prior 30 days. She also notes a jump in “resurrected users.” There’s a lot more to make the app engaging, and Disney has spent “a huge portion” of its ad budget on ESPN, Seema says, both of which are helping with the uptick. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering...

Likefolio’s Megan Brantley shares their consumer sentiment data on Walt Disney (DIS). They have the most data on streaming services and park. Megan says Disney+ is doing “the best job” among all streamers. However, Hulu is lagging, which she thinks may be due to the reorganization of the Disney+ app. “They’re essentially reinventing cable,” she adds, noting its focus on live sports. On the other h...

Dollar Tree (DLTR) shares fell despite a solid Q2 earnings report as investors questioned the sustainability of its results and expressed concerns about the impact of tariffs on margins. Arun Sundaram of CFRA Research attributes the stock's weakness to the cautious outlook and notes that Dollar Tree's decision to raise prices to $3-$5 price points to attract higher-income households may erode its...

TheoTrade's Don Kaufman is back to give his bearish perspective in Exxon Mobil (XOM), citing short-term overbought momentum and a potentially dicey nonfarm payrolls print later in the week shaking up the stock. On Intel (INTC), he doesn't see the government's 10% stake in the company helping it long-term. However, Don leans bullish on McDonald's (MCD) as a beneficiary of capital rotation. Don offe...

Bolsa Mexicana de Valores (Grupo BMV) CEO Jorge Alegria joins us to discuss the exchange's 20% year-to-date gain, outpacing the S&P 500. Alegria attributes this success to a shift in investor interest towards emerging markets and Mexico's attractive valuations. He highlights the BMV's efforts to modernize and increase its global reach through partnerships with NASDAQ and AWS. Alegr...