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Futures inched into green territory ahead of Thursday's open, led by a post-earnings comeback from Nvidia (NVDA) after the stock sold off after the report. Kevin Hincks talks about the A.I. narrative being intact despite a slight miss in data center revenue for Nvidia. On the macro front, Kevin highlights positive signals in the latest GDP and jobless claims prints. ======== Schwab Network ===...

Jenny Horne goes off Nvidia's (NVDA) gargantuan earnings report that showed a miss on data center revenue but highlighted other bright spots, including Blackwell. She lays out Nvidia's path ahead as shares rebound from Wednesday's post-earnings sell-off. Jenny turns to the software front on Snowflake's (SNOW) earnings, which opened the door to a strong stock rally. ======== Schwab...

Liz Ann Sonders with Charles Schwab says the "expectations bar" for Nvidia (NVDA) was likely set too high by investors after it traded lower on numbers "in-line to slightly above" estimates. However, she points to expectations of rate cuts from the Fed giving a significant boost to small caps, seen in recent RUT rallies. Liz Ann notes other rotations happening under the surface...

Dell Technologies (DELL) earnings are on the way after Thursday's close. Rick Ducat prepares investors and traders by taking a look at the technical setup on its chart. He points to recent rangebound trading channels and current areas of resistance and support to note. Then, Tom White swings by with an example options trade. Tom demonstrates using an iron condor trading strategy which holds a...

Scarlett Sieber joins Morning Movers to discuss A.I. rollout across other industries like Finance and Cybersecurity. She says there are some really great applications of A.I. fighting A.I. fraud in the cyberspace. For banks, Scarlett points to rising demand for "complementary" A.I. technology that helps the consumer and create actual benefits. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering...

Kevin Green calls Nvidia (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang’s commentary “balanced” in the wake of the chipmaker’s latest earnings report. Elsewhere in earnings, KG looks at Snowflake (SNOW) which topped Street estimates and says that $230 could be an upward resistance level for shares. On the broader market front, KG underlines some high liquidity in S&P 500 futures trading which could act as a possible...

Five Below (FIVE) shares have run higher over the past 3 months, but have been stuck in a near-term range between $131 and $144 says Kevin Horner. He examines the chart after the retailer's latest earnings report. On a 2-year chart, he highlights a recent "golden cross" pattern occurring with its 50-day and 200-day simple moving averages. Five Below reported a top and bottom line bea...

Jessica Kriegel (@drjessicakriegel) discusses labor market sentiment using real-world examples from her work that paint a murkier picture. She believes CEOs are looking to improve efficiencies but aren't hiring college grads and low-skill workers as they possibly aim to replace the jobs entirely. Jessica says jobs are not being added quickly, companies are not hiring or firing, and there are c...

Jenny Horne and Adam Lynch examine the recent weakness in Bitcoin (/BTC) following a big move lower over the weekend. Additionally, the duo look at headlines surrounding tokenization trends in the market as Kraken officials met with the SEC. And, Adam shares a note from Standard Chartered that claims Ethereum (/ETH) is undervalued. VIRTUAL CURRENCY-RELATED INVESTING INVOLVES A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK...

Peter Andersen argues that the Fed needs to ignore "enormous" pressure to cut interest rates. He explains that more economic data has to hit the wire before the FOMC issues a green light to cut. On A.I., Peter calls the technology a "double-edged sword" which offers upsides to efficiency, but adds that it will also be used by "bad actors." However, Peter notes it will...

Stocks moved higher on Wednesday's session ahead of Nvidia's (NVDA) earnings that is expected to move markets Thursday. That report showed an EPS beat but a miss in data center revenue, even though the quarterly figure tapped a whooping $41.1 billion. Snowflake (SNOW) also rallied big after hours when it showed promising growth. CrowdStrike (CRWD) was the big laggard, selling off as it ann...

CrowdStrike (CRWD) shares tumbled despite a strong earnings beat, but Alex Hamerstone thinks the selloff was an overreaction. Hamerstone notes that the cybersecurity firm still has a strong growth story and a competitive edge with its AI-enabled security platforms. Meanwhile, Snowflake Inc. (SNOW) shares soared on a revenue beat and solid guidance, further solidifying its position as a leader in t...

Nvidia's (NVDA) gigantic earnings report showed a beat in EPS, though data center revenue came slightly under the mark compared to Wall Street's estimates. Zeno Mercer says the report signals that it's now time to look "beyond" data centers, even as hyperscalers show demand through capex spending upwards of $100 billion. He talks about companies like AMD Inc. (AMD) and TSMC (...

"I'd be shocked if this stock was higher tomorrow," says Alex Coffey in reaction to Nvidia's (NVDA) earnings move. He and George Tsilis comb through NVDA numbers following its 2Q earnings report. The company revealed its Blackwell revenue grew 17% sequentially and CEO Jensen Huang says, "Production of Blackwell Ultra is ramping at full speed, and demand is extraordinary." George and Alex both poin...

Scott Durfey and Kevin Green join Marley Kayden for live reaction to CrowdStrike (CRWD) and Snowflake (SNOW) earnings. For SNOW, the software company reported product revenue growth of 32% as shares jumped higher after the report. KG points to margin improvement at 9% as key to the company's outlook and guidance. For CRWD, the cybersecurity company announced plans to acquire Onum for its Falco...

Nvidia (NVDA) reports earnings soon, and all eyes are on data center revenue, gross margin normalization, and any updates on the Chinese market. Ali Mogharabi breaks down what to expect, including any potential color on the Rubin and Blackwell chip delays, and how the company will navigate the uncertainty surrounding U.S.-China trade tensions. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every inve...

Charles Schwab's Mike Townsend don't see headlines around Fed independence leaving anytime soon. He sees President Trump's "unprecedented" move to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook only adding controversy around the FOMC, as Congress needs to weigh on who will fill an already empty seat. Mike talks about how both situations can affect the Fed's rate cutting cycle, including exp...

Dan Deming looks at commodities as the market continues to make new highs. He’s watching $61.50 for crude oil and discusses how the trend could change if prices hit that level. He foresees headwinds for crude through the end of 2026 and thinks it could break below $60 by year-end. With central banks continuing to buy gold, he thinks there is a “put in place” underneath the metals market. ========...

Volatile trading action was seen near the end of Wednesday's trading session, a common trend Kevin Green noted for this week. One bullish sign: vast market breadth, which Kevin says is bullish long-term if markets experience rotation. As Nvidia (NVDA) reports earnings, watch activity in names connected to the A.I. giant. Price action in Nvidia can impact other chip and A.I.-connected stocks. =...

Jay Timmons covers the state of U.S. manufacturing and the impact of tariffs on the sector. He calls the federal budget bill “huge” in signaling commitment to the sector. He compares the 2017 tax bill to the 2025 one, and says it gives the U.S. “one of the most competitive tax structures” worldwide. He discusses how he works to “improve” regulations in the industry and discusses uncertainties in t...

“There isn’t a lot of room for error” in Nvidia (NVDA) earnings, says Andrew Brenner. However, he’s paying more attention to the Fed decision in September. He thinks employment is “10 times” more important than inflation, and thinks the Fed will agree, but he also doesn’t quite trust the labor data the government is publishing. Andrew also thinks that the Trump administration will push the Fed to...

After Okta Inc. (OKTA) posted an earnings win and subsequent rally, now cybersecurity investors await CrowdStrike's (CRWD) report after the close on Wednesday. Marley Kayden notes the company's significant rally over the last year, even as the stock trades close to 20% off its all-time high. She talks about the headwinds still ahead for CrowdStrike as software sees a slump on Wall Street....

Christine Short and Zach Warring cover retailer earnings. Christine thinks the “cautious consumer” is one of retail’s biggest headwinds as 2Q shows beats despite tariffs. She notes that value is leading, expecting lower-priced namesake brands like Abercrombie (ANF) or Urban Outfitters (URBN) to see strength there. Zach has a Strong Buy rating on ANF, but has a Sell rating on Kohl’s (KSS) over valu...

Market breadth continues to expand, and Larry Tentarelli urges investors to look beyond Big Tech to discover new leaders in the latest sector rotation. He points to Corning (GLW) breaking out due to its $2.5 billion Apple (AAPL) contract to develop glass for iPhone and related products. Larry notes Newmont (NEM) as a miner benefitting from gold's run at all-time highs in recent months. He labe...

Ryan Dykmans thinks the market is too aggressively pricing in a rate cut, calling the odds more “60/40” than the over 80% currently projected. He thinks the Fed really needs to watch labor market data into their September meeting. Ryan is also concerned about inflation, and argues that while the U.S. consumer is “fine” right now, incoming tariff impacts could hit hard in the next few quarters. His...