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“We’re very optimistic” on the economy, says Ed Siddell, arguing that you have to look between the lines on the jobs reports. He notes that private companies are hiring more, which he sees as a positive sign. He also contrasts consumer sentiment measures vs record high Black Friday spending. Ed also argues that consumer cash flow will be “much greater” in January because of the tax bill, along wit...

Jason Brown says he's turning slightly bearish as the tech trade continuously fails to catch a bid heading into the new year. He tuns to three "picks and shovels" trades tied to A.I. in today's Big 3, highlighting why Eaton (ETN), Quanta Services (PWR), and Southern Copper (SCCCO) are stocks to watch. Jason offers example options trades for his picks while Rick Ducat turns to bea...

Jordan Shapiro, Sr. and Daryl Fairweather discuss the homebuilders. Daryl thinks a recovery is happening, though 2026 is only expected to go by 3%. She also expects affordability to improve through the next few years. Jordan is concerned about the lack of new housing starts in areas that are creating jobs, noting that one housing start to two jobs is considered healthy. Multifamily starts are maki...

Futurum CEO, Daniel Newman, pounds the table in favor of the A.I. trade. He maintains that we're not in an A.I. bubble but instead some parts of the tech trade may just be overheated. Nvidia (NVDA) is the company he expects to hold A.I. leadership as the company generates overwhelming amounts of revenue amid data center buildout. On chatbots, Daniel doesn't consider them the high point of...

Matthew Bryson with Wedbush says Micron's (MU) earnings will be all about the guidance. He believes price increases in dRAM and demand for storage chips will open a wide runway for Micron's growth. The biggest uncertainty for Matthew lies in the data center outlook, as a demand pullback can hit Micron. Tom White offers an example options trade for the A.I. chipmaker ahead of the company&#3...

The story of the day goes to oil after a U.S. blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers sent crude prices higher. Kevin Green explains how the story goes beyond oil. He talks about the potential for retaliation and impact on Wall Street outside of the commodity space. In healthcare, KG has his eyes on Medline as it braces for what could be the largest IPO listing in four years. He touches on M...

Joe Mazzola of Charles Schwab has his eyes on the tech trade, noting Micron's (MU) earnings as a potential catalyst after failing to catch a bid from Oracle (ORCL) and Broadcom's (AVGO) reports. He adds that markets are "trying to figure out what it wants to do" as the SPX hovers at the 50-day SMA. Kathy Jones makes the case for yield steepening to continue into next year. On the...

John Kosar brings the Asbury 6, a tool to measure the strength of the stock market, noting that all indicators are positive. However, “on a relative performance basis, we’re starting to lose our leadership,” which can be a precursor to a decline. John also charts sector ETF asset flows, noting industrials, tech and healthcare are the top three, while energy and consumer discretionary are lagging....

General Mills (GIS) served an earnings beat even though revenue declined year-over-year. Diane King Hall explains how the food giant got a boost from international sales. She turns to the EV space and explains California's sales suspension on Tesla's (TSLA) vehicles, even as the stock hit a new all-time high at the opening bell. In the cybersecurity space, Diane notes a downgrade on Fortin...

Michael Green is watching full-time employment numbers, which he notes have been weakening for two years. “We’re not seeing the rebound that we need to,” he says, and “unfortunately” other areas of the economy are not picking up. Tech is driving the economy right now but not making a lot of jobs, he adds. “I’m not a big believer in the rotation story,” Michael says, arguing that it would be hard f...

Futures moved higher before the opening bell even after mortgage applications faced some pressure due to higher mortgage rates. Kevin Hincks talks about the latest data and how it can impact Wednesday's session. A blockade on Venezuelan sanctioned oil tankers already rippled through commodity markets, with crude oil rallying in reaction to heightened geopolitical tensions. ======== Schwab Netw...

Amazon (AMZN) has notably underperformed compared to its Mag 7 peers, trading just over the flat line for 2025. Rick Ducat turns to key levels to watch after reports noted the company's $10 billion OpenAI investment. Tom White turns to the options front and offers an example trade. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market...

"Wait and see" continues to serve as the attitude of the jobs market, says Christine Short. She attributes much of the weakness seen in the recent string of reports to cutbacks in the federal government, while employers elsewhere limit new hires due to economic uncertainty. On retail sales, Christine expects customers to "splurge" for the holiday shopping season and anticipated...

Kevin Green tells investors to keep a lot on the radar for Wednesday's trading session. A rotation back into beaten down tech names is one expectation he has for the day. Crude oil's overnight rally is the top commodity story, with KG highlighting geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela as the catalyst. Headlines of Amazon's (AMZN) $10 billion investment in OpenAI also cau...

Micron (MU) reports earnings after Wednesday's closing bell, and Stephen Sopko sees high expectations for the company. He expects the "sustaining story" to be the chipmaker's execution, believing the company needs to add muscle to its product line to shoo away competition like Samsung. "The demand for memory isn't going away," says Stephen, and Micron improving its...

Kevin Horner with Charles Schwab offers technical analysis of Airbnb (ABNB) after RBC upgraded the stock. He takes investors through his key metrics to weigh if shares can wake up and lead another rally. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS app - http...

While jobs showed continued weakness and tech's slump carried on, Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas talk about one segment seeing strong momentum: quantum computing. It comes as crude oil tapped lows not seen since February 2021. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Dow...

Prospero.ai CEO George Kailas explains why Tesla (TSLA) is currently topping their institutional demand signals and why the company is seen more as a tech stock than an automobile manufacturer. He also shares his apprehension regarding potential rate cuts from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan's interest rate policies. Finally, George offers two stock picks: AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) as h...

George Tsilis returns to an overlooked stock he previously talked about: Lemonade (LMND). This time, he explains why Morgan Stanley issued an upgrade for the digital insurance company as the stock trades just off a 4-year high. That said, as George explains, the upgrade moves Morgan Stanley from the bear camp into a neutral one as Lemonade inches toward profitability. ======== Schwab Network =====...

DHL e-Commerce Americas CEO Scott Ashbaugh describes how consumer behavior is shifting towards value and cost-effective shipping methods. He notes a delayed response to tariffs, with a downturn in shipments per client in October and November, now masked by holiday volumes. Ashbaugh also highlights how businesses adapted to tariffs by re-routing supply chains and fulfilling orders from the U.S. ins...

Zed Francis poses a critical question for 2026: can the world still finance growth? He observes a shift from a decade of calm to an "exciting fixed income market" in the past 18 months, leading to an acceleration of long-term project financing. Zed delves into global central bank rate cutting activities, noting the U.S. lags behind other nations. He touches on Japan's potential shift...

The S&P 500 is trading sideways and could see a slight pullback before a potential Santa Claus rally, according to Charles Schwab's Rachel Dashiell. However, she notes that the advance-decline line indicates strong market breadth. Rachel also highlights Chimera Therapeutics (KYMR), a biotech stock that has seen significant gains this year. Finally, she discusses Pan American Silver (PAAS),...

The latest jobs report showed continuing pressure to the labor market but isn't as stressed as some investors believe, says Amy Glaser. She argues seasonal demand remains robust and that companies continue to demonstrate strong ROI with their current labor force. Mark Vitner makes the case that the breadth of jobs has been narrowing all year, even if demand in industries like healthcare and so...

Henry Schwartz discusses the latest options trading trends with a focus on the continued surge in zero days to expiration (0DTE) trading, particularly within S&P 500 (SPX) options. He also highlights the significant role of retail investors in driving single-stock options volume, especially for the "Mag 10" index, which includes Broadcom (AVGO), Palantir (PLTR), and Advanced Micro De...

Tim Quast, CEO of Market Structure Edge, explains why futures are no longer reliable predictors of market direction. He points to the rise of high-frequency trading firms like Susquehanna, Citadel, and Jane Street, which have investment horizons measured in milliseconds. These firms, holding trillions in derivatives, distort price signals. He also warns of increased volatility around monthly optio...