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As 2025 closes, Crit Thomas analyzes key market takeaways: prioritize earnings over survey data, acknowledge the U.S. economy's resilience, and recognize the historical trend of Federal Reserve tightening preceding bear markets. Thomas expresses guarded optimism for 2026, citing the easing Federal Reserve, fiscal stimulus, and anticipated deregulation. However, he cautions against the K-shaped...

Dr. Wafahakin Orman discusses the lasting impact of tariffs on consumer prices due to inventory drawdowns. She also highlights how geopolitical instability and the unpredictable nature of tariffs contribute to financial market volatility, urging caution for investors. She concludes that 2026 will likely be a continuation of current economic trends, with no significant changes on the horizon. =====...

Greg Pendy explains the role AI plays in companies tied to earth and space sciences, along with offering bull cases for related stocks. In Planet Labs (PL), Greg likes the company's profit roadmap and proven earth mapping technology. He sees promise in Globalstar's (GSAT) satellite mapping and Intuitive Machines (LUNR) as a space stock with lots of upside. ======== Schwab Network ========...

Odeta Kushi and Orphe Divounguy analyze the current U.S. housing market, noting that affordability is at its best level in three years. They discuss how wage growth is outpacing housing price growth, contributing to modest improvements in housing affordability. While not forecasting a boom, both anticipate a modest increase in home sales in 2026. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every i...

Dan Ahrens discusses the monumental, albeit volatile, shift in U.S. cannabis regulations, specifically the reclassification of cannabis from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3. He emphasizes the potential for significant upside for U.S. cannabis stocks, including AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (MSOS). Dan highlights key holdings like Curaleaf Holdings (CURA) and Trulieve Cannabis (TRUL), while also touc...

Jim Worden projects an S&P 500 target of 7,000 for the current year, and 8,500 for next year. A dovish Fed focused on the labor market rather than inflation serves as his key catalyst. As for planning ahead. Jim favors a diversified portfolio, including Mag 7 stocks like Nvidia (NVDA), Microsoft (MSFT), and Alphabet (GOOGL. Other picks include Broadcom (AVGO), Palantir (PLTR), Albemarle (ALB),...

Jessica Ray explains how younger generations approach finances differently from their predecessors. She notes a shift from traditional retirement planning to a more balanced approach incorporating "soft savings" and prioritizing experiences. Ray highlights the impact of lived experiences like the COVID-19 pandemic on financial independence and the rise of alternative investments. She also discusse...

Likefolio's Megan Brantley notes that FedEx (FDX) is turning the corner. For the first time in a long time, the package delivery company is surpassing rival United Parcel Service (UPS) in overall consumer sentiment. Megan also notes that FedEx has carved out a niche in large and bulky deliveries, as well as in the B2B and healthcare segments. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every i...

Sam Vadas talks about the numerous headlines surrounding A.I. giant Nvidia (NVDA) after it spent $5 billion total on millions Intel (INTC) shares. On top of that, it offered $20 billion to buy A.I. startup Groq. Sam notes the purchases muddle the A.I. spend picture further after the CapEx story saw harsh backlash from investors. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader...

David McAlvany explains why gold and silver are experiencing a structural bull market not seen since the 1970s. He highlights central bank gold purchases in 2024 and 2025, which precede investor interest. He also discusses industrial demand for silver, particularly from solar and solid-state battery technologies, and how global distrust in institutions and potential geopolitical intensification co...

The path to $1 million Bitcoin remains intact, argues Bill Barhydt. Volatility seen in recent months is something he believes will level out with more legislative and institutional support. John Haar adds that the 2026 backdrop is "hugely supportive" for cryptocurrencies as ETFs add exposure. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options...

Ted Thatcher of Bright Lake Wealth highlighted encouraging economic signals as the year draws to a close, including stronger-than-expected GDP growth and upbeat consumer data. Ted sees these trends as a positive sign for consumer strength heading into 2026 and points to potential opportunities in sectors poised to benefit—such as financials—as the consumer outlook improves. ======== Schwab Network...

Prosper Trading Academy's Scott Bauer is a big fan of the pullback seen in gold and offers an example trade in the SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD). Turning to stock movers, Scott sees significant trading opportunities in Oklo Inc.'s (OKLO) pullback and in Boeing's (BA) bounce back. Rick Ducat offers technical analysis by showing bearish and bullish trends in the charts. ======== Schwab Netw...

Tsvetta Kaleynska takes a broad look at the retail space and the impacts A.I. has on profits and consumer favorability. She notes Walmart (WMT) as a winner in that regard, pointing to its acceleration in delivery times through drones trained on A.I. Tsvetta says Target (TGT) saw similar metrics tick higher but with a greater focus on discretionary items. Tom White turns to the options front and of...

While last week's stronger-than-expected GDP print offered optimism for the inflation fight, Charles Schwab's Cooper Howard doesn't see it moving the needle when it comes to interest rates. Cooper takes a look at the latest string of economic data and looks ahead to 2026. He sees the year being "relatively favorable" for investors. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering...

Amazon (AMZN) has underperformed the overall market and its mega cap peers in 2026. George Tsilis talks about the different business segments and how it puts Amazon in a unique position, with its retail segment and AWS making it different from all competitors. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https:...

Tom Bruce believes that the positive market trends of 2025 are likely to extend into 2026. He notes that A.I. will continue to drive productivity and earnings. However, Bruce cautions that a shift in the A.I. sector from broad gains to specific winners and losers could increase market volatility. He also suggests that while interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve have been a tailwind, long-term...

Jim Ferraioli of Charles Schwab joins Jenny Horne on this week's Crypto Corner look at the year that was in Crypto, including why the early optimism after the election ran into the reality of election trades, and what to watch for from Bitcoin and alt coins in 2026 ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter...

It's another holiday-shortened trading week, though Kevin Green points to several undercurrents keeping markets active. He talks about Monday's pending home sales report and how it indicates a "thawing" housing market. On the international front, talks between the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia draw crude oil prices and global volatility higher. KG also tackles the metal trade and the...

SoftBank is fronting $4 billion to buy DigitalBridge (DBRG). George Tsilis talks about why the firm is making a 10-digit offer for the digital infrastructure company. Amazon (AMZN) started Monday's session lower even after Evercore ISI labeled the Mag 7 company as a top pick for 2026. George later turns to the housing market and explains why JPMorgan cut its price target for the stock. =======...

The last trading sessions of 2025 will be low in volume, says Kevin Hincks. He reports from the Cboe Global Markets and explains what investors should look for in the week ahead, including the shakedown in metals like silver and gold. With the FOMC's December meeting minutes set to hit markets this week, Kevin also turns to other ecodata to brace for. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowerin...

There's a "tale of two cities" happening in the stock market, says Ali Meli. While he believes valuations are stretched, Ali says earnings growth offers a strong backbone for valuations to run higher. As for the Fed, he explains what he calls the committee's "negative equity" issue. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day....

Micron (MU) became one of the year's biggest winners, rallying more than 200% in 2025. Rick Ducat analyzes the stunning price action of the storage chipmaker and weighs if Micron can continue momentum into 2026. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options...

Charles Schwab's Rachel Dashiell turns to the Mag 7 in Alphabet's (GOOGL) "phenomenal run" in 2025. She examines short and long-term price action to show how the recent breakdown doesn't necessarily mean bears are clawing into the stock. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https:/...

Last week kicked off a Santa Claus rally that sent stocks soaring on low volume trading sessions. Kevin Green urges investors to keep that low volume theme in mind for this week. It comes as the Ukraine-Russian war caused a spike in crude oil prices Monday morning. However, KG points to weakness in metals. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Sub...