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The software sector is facing an identity crisis as investors debate whether AI enhances or threatens traditional SaaS models. Brian Glenn explains that rising expectations, especially around Nvidia (NVDA), have raised the bar for earnings and increased volatility, pushing the market back toward fundamentals like profitability and durable data moats. He points to companies such as Intuit (INTU), S...

Jim Worden sees an overreaction in technology, creating a buying opportunity in software as investors focus too heavily on hardware headlines. He highlights Adobe (ADBE) as a value play and remains bullish on Nvidia (NVDA), citing strong margins and backlog that still make it attractive relative to many defensive staples. Worden also points to mega-cap anchors, supply-chain beneficiaries, and even...

Salesforce (CRM) earnings are a "temperature check" on enterprise software spending, which Lisa Martin says signals demand is holding up. She sees platformization and Agentforce building a strong financial backbone. Ron Westfall adds that the AI "gold rush" sparked by Nvidia (NVDA) and other tech giants will benefit Salesforce and software stocks in the long-term. Snowflake (SN...

Gabe McNerney argues the traditional 60/40 portfolio is breaking down as stocks and bonds move together in a changing macro environment. He makes the case for commodities as a key source of diversification, citing rising industrial demand, structural supply constraints, and a softer U.S. dollar. McNerney highlights gold and industrial metals as core exposures, pointing to the Harbor Commodity All-...

Nvidia (NVDA) "owns" the AI trade as it transitions from training to inference, says David Fetherstonhaugh. The company's earnings on Wednesday demonstrated strong de-risking in AI demand, though David points to supply bottlenecks hitting future potential. As for the future of the tech trade, he points to AI data centers and energy to power them as the next feasible step forward. ===...

Snowflake (SNOW) and Salesforce (CRM) are signaling a shift in software economics as AI moves from hype to real revenue impact. Stephanie Walter explains how consumption-based and subscription models are giving way to pricing tied to digital workload scale and data activation. The advantage is consolidating around platforms that can turn clean data into automated workflows, not just store it. ====...

With Square and Cash App gaining traction, per LikeFolio's recent data, Landon Swan makes the argument for an incoming rebound in Block (XYZ). Selling action in crypto and steep competition with Shopify (SHOP) sent the stock back near its 52-week low, though Landon sees Block's fintech prospects as ones that will pay off for investors. Significant traction in monthly active users adds to h...

Nvidia's (NVDA) downside price action off what Olivier Blanchard considers stellar is "odd," though he understands concerns on the Big Tech CapEx narrative. Additionally, he sees a lack of energy supply serving as another major headwind for Nvidia. Keith Gangl notes that Nvidia is cheap compared to its historic average, now trading at a P/E ratio in the 20s. ======== Schwab Network =...

Ethos (ETHOS) makes its public market debut after posting a third straight year of more than 50% revenue growth. Peter Collis breaks down a strong first quarter, highlighting rapid revenue gains, double-digit margins, and a fully digital life insurance model that replaces legacy underwriting. He emphasizes Ethos’s scalability, profitability, and data-driven approach as it targets long-term leaders...

No matter what the tech sector does to wow Wall Street, Jason Brown says it's not enough to please investors, noting the selling action off Nvidia's (NVDA) earnings. He turns to opportunities elsewhere in the SPDR Financial Sector ETF (XLF), Rocket Lab (RKLB), and Microsoft (MSFT). Jason offers example options trades for his Big 3 while Rick Ducat dives into the technical trends of each. =...

High expectations are weighing on big tech as names like Nvidia (NVDA), Salesforce (CRM), and Snowflake (SNOW) lose momentum. Chris Ward explains why Entry Point Wealth Management stepped aside from technology, warning that the AI trade may be nearing exhaustion after weak price action. He favors a rotation into international markets, gold, and smart beta ETFs to capture new leadership while manag...

Ahead of Dell Technologies' (DELL) earnings after Thursday's close, Jim Kelleher explains the tailwinds and headwinds facing the legacy tech company into its report. The tailwinds: strong PC and AI server businesses. The headwinds: supply constraints and rising costs. However, Jim adds that Dell isn't as connected to the AI trade, a double-edged sword given its partnership with Nvidia...

Charles Schwab's Nathan Peterson takes investors through the tech landscape and its downside action Thursday. He talks about the "biggest divergence" between software and the Nasdaq-100 in years and what software needs to ensure it builds a substantial comeback. Nathan also explains how the Nvidia's (NVDA) sell-off can impact stocks short-term. ======== Schwab Network ======== Em...

Price targets for Nvidia (NVDA) got boosts across the board from analysts on the back of stellar earnings. Shares of the Mag 7 giant still fell soon after the opening bell. Marley Kayden takes investors through the report and points to metrics giving analysts more optimism for the company's outlook. Joe Tigay offers an example options trade for Nvidia. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empoweri...

The market is shifting from broad AI enthusiasm to a more selective repricing of who truly captures the upside. Keith Buchanan explains why stretched large-cap tech valuations are cracking the case for buying baskets and pushing investors toward stock picking and intrinsic value. He points to more insulated names like Walmart (WMT) and Hasbro (HAS) as opportunities emerging from recent market vola...

Kevin Green says Nvidia (NVDA) experienced a trend seen over the last several quarters with the stock selling off soon after markets opened Thursday. He explains why the trend persists even after the Mag 7 giant posted great earnings. One surprising part of the market gaining on Nvidia's sell-off: software, with KG noting potential for stocks in the sector to find their footing. He later turns...

Joe Maginot is staying away from Nvidia (NVDA) despite the company hitting record quarterly revenue in earnings. He makes the case against the Mag 7 leader and for what he considers underappreciated parts of the market. Some of his picks include Visa (V) and Danaher (DHR). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not sui...

C3 AI (AI) sold off more than 20% on Thursday's opening bell in a quarter where "nothing went right," according to Diane King Hall. She points out the company's double miss, guidance cut, and layoff announcement cutting into investment confidence. Two companies Diane sees rallying on the session: IONQ Inc. (IONQ) and Celsius (CELH) after their earnings. ======== Schwab Network ==...

"It's hard to recall when one company was driving [market] sentiment," says Marc Dizard when discussing Nvidia (NVDA). After the company's blockbuster earnings, he considers the Mag 7 giant a long-term buy. He later makes bull cases for Microsoft (MSFT) after its stark sell-off, Caterpillar (CAT) for its ties to the AI buildout, and Texas Instruments (TXN) for its unsung analog c...

CoreWeave (CRWV) is down almost 50% from its all-time high it reached in June 2025. Rick Ducat shows the stock's months-long consolidation that could set the stage for a significant post-earnings move. He compares the movement with key support and resistance levels while offering traders a glimpse into the options front ahead of earnings. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every inves...

Weakness in the labor market and sticky inflation are more important than headline numbers, argues Dana Peterson. She talks about data from the Conference Board signaling an economic slowdown in fourth quarter of last year and the industries it affects the most. Tariff tensions are another factor in the slowdown, says Dana, but makes the case that a strong American consumer will hold the economy u...

Nvidia (NVDA) remains the central focus of markets after the Mag 7 giant posted eye-popping earnings. Kevin Green will watch today's price action to confirm confidence in a run higher. He walks investors through the bearish and bullish signs to keep in mind Thursday. KG later turns to the impact Nvidia's earnings has on memory chips like SanDisk (SNDK) as supply constraints choke the indus...

Michelle Connell likes Dell Technologies (DELL) heading into its earnings report, though she's waiting to add more to her portfolio until after earnings. She previews the report and why its AI backlog plays such a critical role in future growth. That said, Michelle says Dell needs to stay nimble to trend changes. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every mark...

Charles Schwab's Ben Watson shows how Baidu's (BIDU) short-term sideways action and break to the downside post-earnings pushes back the bullish narrative. On the longer-term, he notes a stronger uptrend, but not without other headwinds. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Befo...

While Nvidia (NVDA) took up most of the oxygen on Wednesday, Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas talk about other headlines for investors to note. They explain the significance (or lack thereof) of President Trump's State of the Union address to markets and the latest developments in the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery's (WBD). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and...