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CarGurus’ Kevin Roberts breaks down the current state of the auto market, noting how tariffs did not impact pricing as much as anticipated. The expiration of EV tax credits pulled sales into Q3, leading to a sharp Q4 drop. While regional variations exist, hybrid vehicle demand is rising, with Ford (F) shifting focus from pure electric vehicle production to hybrids. Affordability remains the primar...

Likefolio's Landon Swan discusses Darden Restaurants (DRI). He notes a significant decline in consumer sentiment for Darden's brands. Swan highlights a shift in consumer spending, where retail and gift purchases are prioritized over dining experiences, impacting casual dining establishments. He suggests that while this trend might be temporary, the data points to a potentially disappointin...

The next step for A.I. is agentic, says Windows Central's Daniel Rubino. Personalization of A.I. is something he believes will bring a lot more people who currently do no use the tech to the other side. However, Daniel adds that it's the uses beyond chatbots that will be more important to society. Noah Hamman expects "tens," not "hundreds" of winners in the A.I. race. H...

Lucas Downey tells investors to brace for a "rough year" in 2026. Historical data he compiled shows points to underperformance in mid-term years compared to the prior year. He believes value stocks and sectors in banks and consumer discretionary will outperform others in 2026. Lucas offers tactical portfolio shifts for investors ahead of expected volatility. ======== Schwab Network =====...

When it comes to Tuesday's economic prints, Jessica Inskip says the labor picture gives the Fed more leeway for interest rate cuts in 2026. It's something she takes into consideration for her Big 3 picks. Jessica explains GE Vernova's (GEV) A.I. power play, Nasdaq's (NDAQ) signal to increasing investor interest, and Seagate's (STX) storage play. Kevin Green gives technical insi...

Larry Werther offers a cautiously optimistic outlook on the U.S. economy, highlighting the resilience of the consumer sector despite softening labor markets and elevated stock valuations. He discusses the nuances of a K-shaped economy, where upper-income spending remains robust, while lower and middle-income households face increasing pressure. Werther also delves into the transformative potential...

Tom Hulick sees Eli Lilly (LLY) leading the GLP-1 race and evolving healthcare race, noting the company's retatrutide drug as an example. He explains how the company's developments play into a larger economic story and the "MAHA movement." Tom White offers an example options trade for Eli Lilly. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market d...

Southwest Airlines (LUV) shares took off after a new bull backed the stock. Barclays sees the macro environment improving for the travel giant. Marley Kayden takes investors through the note and the "material improvement" lifting the stock to a three-and-a-half year high. Tim Biggam offers an example options trade for the airline. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investo...

Charles Schwab's Nathan Peterson urges investors to stay patient until more economic data hits the tape. He says markets want to move into a seasonal year-end rally but face pricing pressure amid a "jigsaw" of inflation and jobs data creating uncertainty for the economy's path forward. Mike Townsend turns to D.C. developments and Congress's "scramble to the finish line.&...

Robert Conzo, CEO of The Wealth Alliance, breaks down recent economic data, noting the slight uptick in unemployment and softer job numbers. He discusses how these figures might influence the Federal Reserve's future interest rate decisions, suggesting that more rate cuts could be on the horizon. The conversation also touches on the potential for a new Fed chair, with Hassett and Warsh as front-ru...

It was a mixed picture between October and November's jobs data, says Kevin Green, noting a third month of payroll declines in October followed by a rebound in November. He explains why markets aren't giving much of a nod to the prints and how the tech and communications sectors can catch a short-term bid. KG later turns to the "breakdown" in crude oil as prices touch $55, just s...

Chris Versace is "cautiously optimistic" on markets heading into 2026. He backs his confidence with an increase in A.I. use cases and expanding head room for the FOMC. Chris expects January's earnings season to be the next catalyst for markets. His stock picks include Waste Management (WM) and Welltower (WELL). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, ev...

A $19.5 billion charge will hit Ford's (F) balance sheet in regards to the legacy automaker's EV business. Diane King Hall explains why the company is making a strategy pivot and how Ford expects outlook to improve despite the charge. Pfizer's (PFE) guidance wasn't rosy as COVID product sales continue to decline. Lockheed Martin (LMT) faced pressure from a Morgan Stanley downgrade....

Kenny Polcari arguers that the uptick in unemployment should be "no surprise" to investors. The lag in economic data left markets "flying blind" and makes the case investors for ahead of expectations. He adds that a floor is being set in crude oil and doesn't see prices falling far below $55. As for stocks Kenny likes, he points to beaten down A.I. stocks like Broadcom (AVG...

Futures saw pressure in the hour ahead of the opening bell, brought partly by an uptick in unemployment and higher-than-expected job losses in October's jobs report. Kevin Hincks says the numbers "aren't as bad" as investors are pricing them. He points to changes in federal employment as the biggest asterisk in the report and makes the case retail sales are also better than the h...

Ann Miletti believes there's "noise" in the last two months of economic data but see the economy in "pretty good shape" for 2026. On expectations for the next year, Ann sees CapEx spending increasing and stimulus adding to the consumer picture, bolstered by interest rate cuts from the FOMC. She gives her top 6 predictions for 2026, from an acceleration in SMID caps and M&am...

Katie Hubbard believes Lennar (LEN) will beat earnings and remains strong due to its land positioning. She adds that the company has pricing power as it builds smaller, more affordable homes. As for 2026, Katie expects pressure in housing starts permits and starts along with mortgage rates. She highlights her favorable path ahead for the housing market into the new year. ======== Schwab Network ==...

Southwest Airlines (LUV) got the clearance for take off when it comes to its stock after Barclays issued an upgrade. Charles Schwab's Ben Watson turns to his technical analysis to explain why a further upside run will face short-term pressure. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. B...

Recent pressure in the SPX is something Kevin Green believes to be largely "mechanical in nature." He explains how VIX expiration and options play into the bigger picture. That said, KG warns that bears have "a little more of a chance" to pull markets lower. Watch Tuesday's jobs data and retail sales, which can ramp volatility higher if the prints don't meet investor ex...

Tesla (TSLA) shares popped on Monday but saw a downtick in Tuesday's trading action just ahead of the opening bell. Tom White turns to the stock chart to show key levels investors should watch as the company lingers in the headlines. He later offers an example options trade in Tesla. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks...

While metals saw a surge on Monday's session, especially in copper, Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas turn to crypto's sell-off and disappointing data out of China contributing to weakness. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS app - https://apps.app...

Russell Rhoads examines today's choppy trading and the elevated VIX. He discusses the potential impact of late-year economic data, emphasizing the need for caution due to possible inaccuracies. Russell also delves into the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rate cuts, highlighting the critical role of early 2026 economic performance. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every inve...

Derek Macpherson, CEO of West Point Gold (WPGCF), talks about gold's glimmering 60% rally in 2025 that nearly brought the commodity back to a record high Monday. Derek says central banks are the biggest buyers but notes retail investors adding it to portfolios on concerns of economic fragility. While he's not confident we'll have another 60% year anytime soon, Derek offers a bull case...

Nvidia (NVDA) may be the market leader, though its price action compared to peers tells a different story. Rick Ducat's technical analysis shows the Mag 7 giant bolstering a 33% rally in 2025 that still falls behind strength seen in Broadcom (AVGO) and AMD Inc. (AMD). Rick highlights Nvidia's bearish trends in recent sessions as options activity experienced a lighter-than-average day. ====...

Erin McLaughlin tracks homebuilder sentiment and how much difference the Fed’s rate cut has made. She notes that the average age of a first-time home buyer is now 40 (vs 33 pre-Covid), and it’s all about affordability. However, building affordable homes doesn’t give companies the same profit margins. Still, lack of demand means builders are making concessions and cutting discounts, which also hit...