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@CharlesSchwab's Kevin Gordon says earnings so far this quarter have proven to be "solid," both in EPS and revenue. However, he'll be watching for further tariff impacts and potential growth deterioration, especially in Big Tech. He adds that the recently announced tariff agreement with Japan isn't finalized and signals a need to reach agreements with other countries. Inflati...

Rogers Healy says “we’re entering into a more normalized real estate market” despite housing prices continuing to hit highs. He expects a “huge boom” in the next several years as people buy houses they don’t really want now and try to sell later. He isn’t concerned about June Existing Home Sales coming in flat year over year. “We’re still seeing people come out of the Covid fog,” he adds. Rogers n...

Quint Tatro calls the sell off in Tesla (TSLA) “concerning” and says its turnaround probably won’t happen until 2026. “You never own Tesla for current valuation or data, you own Tesla because of the innovated products and what’s coming down the pike – always.” Although he complains that Musk’s forecasts can be hubristic, he thinks its robotaxis will soon be in every major city. Turning to Alphabet...

UnitedHealth (UNH) sold off after the company said it was complying with the Department of Justice in an investigation of the company's billing practices. While it and other healthcare stocks tumbled in 2025, Rick Ducat shows a divergence where one healthcare sector rallied where others slipped. He later turns to key levels and options activity investors should watch in UnitedHealth. ========...

Samuel Diarbakerly tells his clients to be "firefighters" in the current market by "running into the burning building when everyone else is running out." He is overweight on equities even on expectations of tariff volatility coming back into play. On stock picks, he believes JPMorgan Chase (JPM) is a name "everyone should own." He also sees Microsoft (MSFT) being &quo...

Tom Essaye and Michael Boyd talk airline earnings. “Something’s very wrong” with American Airlines, says Michael as the stock sinks post-earnings, especially when it comes to their future plans. He compares AAL unfavorably to Delta Airlines (DAL) and United Airlines (UAL). Tom is also disappointed with Southwest Airlines (LUV) but notes that the whole sector is cautioning investors about demand. “...

Tariff volatility will reemerge in the short-term, says Phil Palumbo. While he sees stocks taking a hit, Big Tech will rebound and rally with more strength after anticipated volatility cools. After Alphabet's (GOOGL) earnings showed cloud and search strength, Phil expects the stock can climb to $250. He also believes Amazon's (AMZN) AWS platform can accelerate into the back half of the yea...

Kevin Lehtiniitty explains why investors need to keep stablecoin on their radar. He talks about how the GENIUS Act takes a leap forward for issuing stablecoin and adding clarity to the crypto industry. While the U.S. is still understanding how it works, Kevin says countries with rampant currency fluctuations like Argentina are more familiar with them. He points to Circle's (CRCL) IPO and rally...

Tesla (TSLA) sold off after missing earnings for the second quarter in a row. Elon Musk himself said "we probably could have a few rough quarters." Hatem Dhiab understands the selling action and says it's "impossible" not to be concerned about the company's short-term prospects. The removal of tax credits for EVs is a major headwind Hatem sees moving forward, along with...

Likefolio’s Andy Swan covers Deckers Outdoor (DECK) as it continues to slump ahead of earnings. “They’re doing a really good job with Gen Z and performance-focused consumers.” However, the switch away from Nike (NKE) is not happening as fast as the Street may have thought, Andy thinks. He compares web visits to the price of the stock and says it’s time to “wait and see.” ======== Schwab Network ==...

Nathaniel Bradley calls IBM Corp. (IBM) the "leader" in trusted source A.I., putting it above Mag 7 companies like Alphabet (GOOGL). He makes the argument that IBM's position is one that other companies "wish they had." Kim Forrest doesn't entirely agree, pointing to the stock movement Thursday. As investors experience what Kim calls a "sugar rush" in Nvidia (...

Dan Deming turns to two rising tech names and an ol' reliable in consumer staples for today's Big 3. He talks about the opportunity on weakness for Arista Networks (ANET), changes to note in Veeva Systems (VEEV), and Hershey's (HSY) earnings next week. Rick Ducat dives into the technical trends for all three stocks. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader,...

Daniel Newman joins Diane King Hall at the NYSE set to talk about the Mag 7 after Alphabet (GOOGL) and Tesla (TSLA) showed mixed results. He doesn't see Tesla moving to the downside long-term even as EV sales plunge. The reason? Investors' bullish outlook on the company's growth in advancing tech like robotaxi and robotics. As for Alphabet, Daniel explains the "long-term bets&quot...

Natalie Brunell argues that Bitcoin is for everyone. “We are really at a pivotal moment for the digital asset space,” she says. She emphasizes Bitcoin’s relative trust in the crypto marketplace compared to other offerings. She anticipates it becoming a hedge against risk in the long-term. “The one thing governments can’t print, manipulate, or change is Bitcoin.” ======== Schwab Network ======== Em...

Dale Smothers predicts the SPX will reach 6,550 or higher by the end of the year. “We know that AI and tech will lead the market higher – or lower.” He also thinks “animal spirits” are unleashed right now. He argues the next big market interest will be quantum computing. His stocks to watch include Apple (AAPL) and Eli Lilly (LLY). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and tra...

Alex Coffey gives investors a moment to "catch our breath" and reflect on July's stunning trading action, which he sees facing resistance ahead. He points out a one standard deviation move in the SPX leading to a slowdown in momentum. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetw...

Jarrett Bilous notes disappointing earnings in American Airlines (AAL) and transformational changes in Southwest Airlines (LUV) hitting investor confidence in the companies. While the reports show short-term turbulence, Jarrett says there's a window for recovery down the runway. Tom White offers example options trades for Southwest and Delta Airlines (DAL). ======== Schwab Network ======== Emp...

While Intel's (INTC) earnings for the quarter aren't expected to bring fireworks, Marley Kayden says investors will be laser-focused on the company's path forward. She notes commentary from CEO Lip-Bu Tan and how he plans to lead the company out of a deficit will be what drive shares. Joe Tigay offers an example options trade for Intel. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every...

It was a mixed picture on the earnings front late Wednesday and Thursday morning. Chipotle (CMG) noted consumer weakness but said it can combat tariff concerns, though investors sold off shares. IBM Corp. (IBM) traded lower after its earnings beat. ServiceNow (NOW) and T-Mobile (TMUS) muscled gains after both companies posted strong earnings. Sam Vadas takes investors through the biggest stock mov...

Tim Bohen (@StocksToTrade) says investors are experiencing bullish optimism unseen since the 2020 recovery off COVID lows. He expects momentum to continue, particularly in A.I. and quantum, which he sees Alphabet (GOOGL) benefitting greatly from. Tim also notes military and defense stocks being plays investors should keep their eyes on. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor an...

The first round of Mag 7 earnings showed highs and lows after hours on Wednesday. Alphabet (GOOGL) rallied after posting an earnings beat and continuing momentum toward A.I. Tesla (TSLA) sold off after CEO Elon Musk warned of a bumpy road ahead. Jenny Horne talks about the biggest points investors should take away from both reports. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and tr...

A "solid" jobless claims print continues to show a strong labor market, says Kevin Hincks. However, it's a different picture for earnings, with many Thursday morning reports like American Airlines (AAL), Southwest Airlines (LUV), and Honeywell (HON) dragging shares lower. However, Alphabet's (GOOGL) earnings late on Wednesday offered a bright spot. Kevin also makes the case for t...

Rick Ducat says Broadcom (AVGO) "may not be a household name," though it's market cap can't be ignored. He breaks down the technical trends he sees in the A.I. giant's chart and key levels investors should watch. Tom White turns to an example options trade for Broadcom. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the M...

Aadil Zaman believes there's two major risks to the economy and investors: tariffs and budget deficits. He argues tariffs are the bigger risk of the two, noting that investors are likely underestimating volatility the lack of trade deal poses. Aadil mentions Costco (COST) as a stock he believes will weather the tariff storm. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader...

Melissa Otto turns to Intel's (INTC) earnings ahead of the after hours report, which she believes will be all about the company's foundry business. Her "critical question" to Intel: can it overcome negative foundry growth? When asked if Intel can ever catch up to Nvidia (NVDA), Melissa says it has an incredibly long road ahead. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every in...