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Ray Salmond believes 2026 will shape up to be a stronger year for cryptocurrencies. He offers a big picture perspective on how retail and institutional investors alike, paired with A.I. buildout led by hyperscalers, offer a lift for the space. David Siemer says his firm is positioning "pretty aggressively" in digital assets. He doesn't expect equities and commodities to run much high...

Jason Betz discusses the market's current state, noting that a "no news is good news" environment is driving year-end excitement. He suggests that while a "Santa Claus rally" is possible, investors should remain cautious. Betz emphasizes rebalancing portfolios, trimming high-flying stocks, and being properly allocated for 2026, which he expects to be "more boring.&quot...

Max Jackson discusses the future of solar energy in the U.S. He explains how solar will be the dominant renewable energy source added to the grid through 2026, even as tax credits sunset. Max points out that solar remains the cheapest form of energy, even unsubsidized, and addresses how the industry will adapt to changing tax environments. He also touches on the role of nuclear energy, the impact...

LikeFolio's Andy Swan shows what he considers eye-opening statistics for Tesla's (TSLA) autonomous driving safety. His firm's data found that supervised autonomous driving was more than two times safer than having a human at the wheel. Andy explains why he believes Tesla and Elon Musk need to "get ahead" of this date to open new paths for a bull run next year. He later compar...

When it comes to Nvidia's (NVDA) 2025, Futurum president Dan O'Brien says the Mag 7 leader demonstrated its software prowess on top of showing incredible A.I. chip sales. As for 2026, Dan says it will come down to addressing undersupply and how Nvidia plays a role in adding muscle to the next wave of A.I. winners. Ben Bajarin expects the company to maintain its market leadership position a...

Todd Rosenbluth talks about how ETFs recorded a banner year in 2025, surpassing previous records and attracting substantial inflows across various categories. The approval for Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) to lower its fees and the emergence of ETF share classes are setting the stage for 2026. The rise of alternative and niche exposures, particularly in cryptocurrency ETFs, and options-based strategies....

Tammy Marshall with Elliott Wave Trader, also known as the "Fibonacci Princess," takes investors through her technical analysis on her picks. She explains what's interesting from a trading perspective in Roku Inc. (ROKU), Qualcomm (QCOM), and SLM Corp. (SLM) and offers example options trades for the Big 3. Rick Ducat backs Tammy's analysis by highlighting bearish and bullish tren...

Michelle Connell notes Home Depot's (HD) underwhelming 2025 that can experience a rebound in 2026. She explains how the FOMC's rate cutting cycle play a role in setting a new bullish base for the stock. George Tsilis later turns to an example options trade for Home Depot. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are...

Marley Kayden takes investors through the latest headlines surrounding Oracle (ORCL) to explain why a rebound rally is taking place. Two of the biggest components she sees leading momentum: the joint venture it's involved with in TikTok and the anticipated results for data center buildout. Prosper Trading Academy's Charles Moon offers an example options trade for Oracle. ======== Schwab Ne...

GDP will be the most important print for markets on this holiday-shortened week, says Charles Schwab's Cooper Howard. He adds that inflation will likely stay "stuck" in a range into 2026, though he doesn't see it shifting the Fed's anticipated rate cut path for the coming year. Michelle Gibley turns overseas and explains why she expects international markets to continue their...

Alec Young with MoneyFlows explains why he sees the bull market carrying into 2026. The metrics behind his thesis include an improving A.I. trade, favorable monetary policy, and an easing trade environment. Alec also explains why he doesn't see inflation as a problem for the U.S. and the Fed into 2026. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Sub...

Nvidia (NVDA) gained on Monday's opening bell off headlines that it plans to sell H200 chips to China in mid-February. Kevin Green says the stock isn't rallying more due to skepticism China will actually buy those chips. One part of the market being heavily bought: metals. KG turns to his technical analysis in silver and gold and weighs if the rallies in both can continue. He later tackles...

After South Korea and Japan's stellar market year, Arup Datta makes the case that emerging markets will outperform all other peers in the international space. In the U.S., he urges investors to turn to the small cap space. Arup also offers his stock picks for an "all-weather" portfolio in Teradyne (TER), Mondelez (MDLZ), and Citigroup (C). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering...

"The rise of robotaxi" took the focus on Monday's opening bell. Diane King Hall talks about the San Francisco area's power outages impacting Alphabet's (GOOGL) Waymo services, along with a triangular partnership between Uber Technologies (UBER), Lyft Inc. (LYFT), and Baidu (BIDU). A one-time legal charge hit Honeywell's (HON) guidance but investors appeared to shake it of...

Douglas Yones of Direxion talks about his firm's Titans ETFs which launched in October. He explains how they aim to capitalize on key momentum trades like A.I., gold, and metal miners. ======== 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.apple....

The end of the trading year can still lead to big market moves, says Kevin Hincks. "Less eyeballs" on the stock market means Wall Street is more susceptible to headlines. On the Fed, Kevin notes Beth Hammack as a potentially hawkish voting member effective January 1, though a neutral to dovish FOMC overall is what he believes keeps the rate cutting cycle intact. He later notes crude oil&...

Uber Technologies (UBER) recently hit the brakes on its 2025 rally, but the stock is still over 30% higher on the year. Rick Ducat shows bearish and bullish indicators in Uber's stock chart to highlight key levels to watch in a potential reversal. Tom White turns to the options front with an Uber example trade. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market...

Patrick Ryan expects another strong year for 2026 with fiscal and monetary support "coming in full force." He says another 10% rally or greater in 2026 is highly dependent on the A.I. trade and if more use cases develop. On the Fed, Patrick argues one interest rate cut "is plenty" for the coming year, but sees a case for two. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every in...

With the inflation picture improving, Seana Smith expects 2026 to remain strong for markets. She says "jury's out" on short-term momentum, though the A.I. trade is what she expects to continue leading bulls next year. Seana adds she's "not at all worried" of an A.I. bubble, even if some Mag 7 names have lagged in 2025. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every i...

James Boyd analyzes Apple (AAPL) charts, noting a 5% pullback from its high. He dissects moving averages, candle colors, and horizontal support levels. James also examines a two-year chart, emphasizing the significance of the 250 threshold and the 161% extension. He says that it’s normal to take profits after reaching goals. He suggests that if the stock stays at its current level, it could reach...

Kevin Green notes that technology and semiconductor stocks are driving the market higher, with Nvidia (NVDA) attempting to ship H200 chips to China and Micron Technology (MU) continuing its ascent post-earnings. He covers the metals market, highlighting silver's (SLV) significant outperformance and the broader bull run in industrial and precious metals like platinum and palladium, driven by ge...

Ishraq Khan, founder and CEO of Kodezi, explains how the software workforce is adapting to A.I. He says some jobs will contract but positions that remain in the software space will be stronger by teaching employees how to create and manage A.I. Ishraq guides investors through how Gen Z and Gen Alpha can adapt with A.I. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every ma...

Tesla (TSLA) experienced a bumpy road in 2025 even though the stock recently hit all-time highs. George Tsilis talks about Tesla's evolution as an energy and EV company, along with its acceleration in autonomous driving through robotaxi and robotics like Optimus. One chief criticism Tesla always receives: its valuation. George explains why sales remain a key question for analysts compared to t...

BOLTS Technologies CEO Yoon Auh explains that the world sees quantum computing as an "undeniable advantage" for tech that carries the risk of breaking the blockchain. He makes the case that the technology is bearish for crypto and that regulation needs to be put in place to prevent irreversible damage. One solution Yoon explains: "post-quantum cryptography." He talks about what it means for the bl...

From Micron (MU) earnings to the A.I. trade lifting the market, Sam Vadas and Tom White turn to these headlines. They also talk about cooling inflation data. ======== 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.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id146...