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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...

“The high-end consumer’s going to drive the spend this holiday,” says Charlie O’Shea, citing anecdotal evidence of long lines even in the cold. The question is what will happen on the lower end, he adds. He covers the “arms race” of Amazon (AMZN) free shipping and its avoidance of brick-and-mortar vs Walmart (WMT) and Costco (COST). He thinks Target (TGT) is doing a good job despite “bumps in the...

LikeFolio's Landon Swan shows what he considers eye-opening statistics for Netflix (NFLX) interest from consumers compared to its competition. His firm's data found that HBO Max, Disney Plus and Paramount+ are seeing more interest from viewers, despite Netflix's NFL Christmas Day slate and its move into more live events. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every...

Dave Nicholson and Ali Mogharabi dive deep into Meta Platforms (META) and the company's substantial capital expenditure in A.I. They question whether the $75 billion investment will pay off and if Meta has overspent. They also compare Meta Platforms' A.I. strategy with Alphabet (GOOGL), highlighting their differing approaches and the competitive landscape of large language models. ========...

Today's Big 3 include Tesla (TSLA), Lululemon (LULU), and iShares Silver Trust ETF (SLV). Rick Ducat discusses the technical trends of these names, while TheoTrade's Don Kaufman gives further insight and discusses options trades. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trad...

Frances Katzen spotlights the housing market and a “slow trend of rebalance” into 2026. She thinks market demand and buyer decisiveness are “coming to terms” with higher mortgage rates. However, supply is still too tight. Frances gives her insight into the luxury New York real estate scene, saying people are playing the long game in NYC. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor a...

Pete Najarian calls this market rally “the most hated” and explains why. Earnings have been the saving grace. He shares picks for next year, including financials, particularly Citibank (C), Alphabet (GOOGL), and Caterpillar (CAT). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, re...

Burt Flickinger makes a bullish case for Walmart (WMT), attributing its success to strong e-commerce growth and strategic investments. He highlights Walmart's dominance in both physical and online retail, positioning it as Amazon's (AMZN) primary competitor. Later, George Tsilis discusses an options strategy for Walmart. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader...