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Rick Ducat looks at the software sector in today's options corner, with focus on Oracle (ORCL). He shows the disruptive nature of the A.I. trade to the overall group before showing the "falling wedge" shape taking place in Oracle after hitting all-time highs last month. Then, Tom White later composes an example options trade with a bullish stance. He notes the company does have an in...

Danielle DiMartino Booth (@DanielleDiMartinoBoothQI) says it was interesting that a handful of Fed members didn't see a need for a rate cut in the September meeting. She believes the Fed will continue to be data dependent, despite the government shutdown disrupting certain reports like non-farm payrolls. Danielle adds there was a "hammering home" of the message that inflation was the...

As the U.S. government shutdown continues, Brandon Clark says markets are moving past it already. He discusses the historical trends from previous shutdowns acting as prior roadmaps for market performance. Brandon adds the Fed's rate cut path is the most significant driver for the economy, especially regarding the labor market. Brandon points to weakness in job-seekers especially recent gradua...

Ben Watson dials up the short-term chart for TSMC (TSM) and shows technical patterns that could indicate "frothiness" with big up and down swings. On the 5-day timeframe, he points to $307 as a possible resistance point and $296 as a level of support. He does say its hard to deny the upward trend on this chart, pointing to the symmetrical jumps since the company's July earnings event...

Fresh off the heels of new highs for equity markets, Tom White and Diane King Hall examine the current market sentiment led by A.I. capex spend by megacap tech stocks. They address the market phrase "climbing the wall of worry" and whether or not that defines the current rally. Tom thinks a "little consolidation" might ultimately be healthy for the markets which encroach on &qu...

With Bitcoin, Ethereum, and crypto-tied products continuing to gain market momentum, Austin King says investors need to stay vigilant on moves in the cryptocurrency space. He says regulatory clarity will drive momentum higher into the fourth quarter and 2026. Austin addresses what he sees in the next wave of blockchain and explains how investors can prepare for what's ahead in crypto innovatio...

“People need to be cautious” about market advice from billionaires, Thomas J. Hayes says. “We’re in an information vacuum going into earnings.” He’s very cautious on the upcoming earnings season, noting difficult comps in the AI space and decelerating growth overall. “Guidance will have to be sensational…in order for there to be zero impact” on shares. He likes Diageo (DEO) and Estee Lauder (EL)....

Jenny Horne and Adam Lynch explore this week's top cryptocurrency headlines including the new all-time highs in Bitcoin (/BTC). Adam dives into the chart and provides some technical areas to watch on any pullbacks. Then, the duo discusses the ongoing government shutdown and one analyst's note on how it could impact crypto regulation. Later, Adam provides an update on a new S&P Global i...

All major indices except the $DJI saw gains on the session with the SPX and NDX tapping new all-time highs. Nvidia (NVDA) moved higher after it backed Elon Musk's xAI, though its rally wasn't nearly as high as AMD Inc.'s (AMD). Dell Technologies (DELL) served as another tech stronghold after getting several price target hikes from analysts. Marley Kayden takes investors through a busy...

Jan Szilagyi and Brian Jacobsen break down today’s FOMC minutes. October cut odds rose on the back of the release, which showed all members voted for a 25 basis point cut in September except one, who advocated for a deeper cut. Brian advocates for trimming winners, with growth risks remaining elevated. Jan thinks every day of the government shutdown adds more fuel to Fed easing, since growth is ex...

Carol Schleif is looking forward to the Beige Book report to gauge economic conditions. She notes that gold, a traditional hedge, is hitting new highs even as the market is, and what could be behind the unusual move. She likes investments in construction, energy and healthcare and sees robust demand for deals. She’s urging clients to “trim where it’s appropriate” and making sure they have the cash...

Joby Aviations (JOBY) shares have jumped nearly 200% over the last year but saw a strong sell-off today after the company announced a new share offering. As George Tsilis points out, speculation surrounding Tesla's (TSLA) latest EV announcement didn't help Joby, either. George talks about how an abundance of optimism priced into pre-revenue stocks like Joby and peers like Archer Aviation (...

Gold's monstrous rally remains a key focus for Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas when it comes to Wednesday's unsung stories. That, paired with energy's lagging performance, are moves they say warrant investor attention. Marley and Sam also talk about points to consider ahead of Jerome Powell's speech in Washington D.C. Thursday morning. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every...

Gold just broke above $4000 for the first time ever, and Joe Cavatoni believes it's more than just a safe-haven play. Cavatoni points to growing concerns over the U.S. dollar's status as a reserve currency, rising debt levels, and central banks' continued gold buying sprees. He also notes that September saw a record $17 billion in gold ETF inflows, with Q3 notching the strongest quarte...

Reuters reports that Confluent (CFLT) is weighing a company sale after the data streaming platform collected acquisition interest. George Tsilis adds that the Confluent serves as a backdoor A.I. play. While the stock is moving higher on the headlines, George explains the headlines that lie ahead for Confluent even if a prospective buyer eyes the company for a bid. ======== Schwab Network ========...

Dell Technologies (DELL) closed as an SPX top performer near its all-time high after capturing bullish attention of analysts. The company recently raised EPS and revenue guidance forecasts. Rick Ducat adds that Dell's exposure to storage gives it an edge, even if its rally still falls vastly short of competitors like Micron (MU). Rick turns to key levels investors should watch in the charts an...

Garett Smith, CEO of Reveal Technology, spotlights the defense sector. He points to an increase in non-traditional contractors and expects larger flows into AI and new, innovative players. He highlights conflicts and potential conflicts around the world to make the case for further defense development. He also comments on what he expects after the government shutdown. He gives investors tips on wh...

“Bull markets don’t die of old age.” Jordan Rizzuto looks at the market’s latest highs and thinks we can still move higher. He previews the upcoming earnings season, discussing how expectations have risen from the depressed level that the tariffs created. He sees three key drivers of risk: consumer behavior, underlying asset strength, and the market’s directional bias. ======== Schwab Network ====...

Dave Mazza with Roundhill Investments talks about how much of a "force" retail investors became during the COVID-19 pandemic, seen in the GameStop (GME) craze in early 2021. A resurgence in meme stock plays led Roundhill to relaunch its MEME ETF, which Dave says gives investors the chance to experience volatility stocks like Opendoor (OPEN), Hims & Hers (HIMS), and Rigetti Computing...

Dryden Pence believes there will be one or two more "insurance cuts" from the FOMC before the end of 2025 — something he sees adding power to the A.I. trade. He believes investors can buy A.I. chipmakers on dips due to their longevity. Dryden is a long-time fan of Broadcom (AVGO) due to its dominance in custom chip creation. He adds that TSMC (TSM) serves as a critical "chokepoint&q...

Likefolio’s Megan Brantley previews Pepsico (PEP) earnings, which the company scores negatively. She says international sales are a “wild card” and notes that demand has struggled. She discusses the consumer snack market and the strength of Pepsico’s brands vs competitors. The market seems to have set the bar low before its report. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and tra...

Nitin Kumar and Carley Garner break down Occidental Petroleum (OXY) selling OxyChem to Berkshire Hathaway. Nitin thinks this frees up OXY’s balance sheet and will allow them to start stock buybacks like their peers. Carley calls it “opportune timing,” since crude oil tends to peak in October. She considers crude’s path a slow motion train wreck this year and has her eyes on “50 and below.” =======...

“This is a silver squeeze moment, and the beginning of something brand new.” David Stryzewski covers the gold/silver ratio as gold hits record highs of $4,000 and above. “Silver is ultimately connecting all the circuits of the world,” he emphasizes, stressing its need within the semiconductor industry. He also addresses the U.S. dollar, which is starting to recover after falling for months. He als...

TheoTrade's Don Kaufman is a bull when it comes to the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), though he's a bear when it comes to Toll Brothers (TOL) and the iShares 20+ year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT). He explains why he sees an uptrend in volatility creating a vortex for stocks and bonds. Don also offers example options trades for his Big 3 while Rick Ducat dives into the technical trends he sees in...

Adobe estimates more than $250 billion will be spent in the 2025 holiday shopping season. Vivek Pandya urges investors to pay attention to results in Amazon's (AMZN) latest Prime Days, which he believes will be an early signal to what consumers are looking for this year. Vivek explains why he sees strong spending trends amid continuing economic uncertainty. ======== Schwab Network ======== Emp...