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The discount retail space is navigating a complex landscape of tariffs and rising prices, but some retailers are better positioned than others. Jharonne Martis and Suketu Gandhi discuss the key themes emerging in the space. They highlight the importance of inventory management, operational excellence, and proactive steps to reduce exposure to countries affected by US tariffs. Martis notes that Ros...

Chris Vermeulen says the market's price action is what matters most, not Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments. Vermeulen thinks the market's recent pullback was a buying opportunity, and today's broad rally is a sign of a continued melt-up. He also believes the recent defensive flows into sectors like utilities and healthcare were a sign of fear that has now turned into FOMO buying....

Dan Deming considers Friday's trading action after Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole speech "remarkable." On stocks he's watching ahead, he expects Eli Lilly (LLY) to rebound off a significant sell-off, Boeing (BA) to soar on its financial recovery and aircraft backlog, and CVS Health (CVS) to capture more market share in the pharma space. Dan offers example options trades for all...

Mike Sanders reflects on an "exciting day" for fixed income after Fed chair Jerome Powell indicated a dovish stance on interest rates during his Jackson Hole speech. Mike feels that 20 and 30-year bonds still have a lot of uncertainty centered around them and likes intermediate fixed income, believing that cash on the sidelines will start to flow in. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empo...

Markets rallied on Fed chair Jerome Powell's commentary at Jackson Hole, especially when he indicated potential changes in how the FOMC looks at its policy stance after indicating downside employment risks. Nicole Petallides, Sam Vadas and George Tsilis discuss what Powell's words mean for Wall Street and the moves seen in stocks and bonds. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every...

Nvidia (NVDA) reports its highly-anticipated earnings next Wednesday, and Wedbush's Matthew Bryson says it's Nvidia's "market to lose." He points to the company's Blackwell chip as an expected revenue driver for years to come, even with sales uncertainty in China. Matthew also tells investors to keep earnings top of mind. He sees the company guiding conservatively but mai...

The market is focused entirely on Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole speech. Alex Coffey talks about how stocks on Wall Street can significantly shift on whether Powell gives dovish or hawkish commentary and how he highlights the latest round of economic data. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all i...

Mailchimp proved to be a drag on Intuit's (INTU) earnings, with guidance also coming in under Wall Street's estimates. Diane King Hall notes that it's still an improvement from last year when the company showed negative EPS. Zoom Communications (ZM) muscled a strong rally after showing dedication to A.I. growth and impressive guidance. In retail, Ross Stores (ROST) gained after beating...

Friday is the day Fed chair Jerome Powell speaks at Jackson Hole. Kevin Hincks talks about the scenarios that can ignite a sell-off or lead to a rally. As he explains, it comes down to how he presents the latest round of inflation and jobs data. As for Nvidia (NVDA), Kevin looks into reports saying the A.I. giant ordered to halt production of its H20 chips. It comes as the company readies a new de...

Ahmed Riesgo sees healthcare and financials being the two sectors to benefit the most in the coming months. He expects healthcare to benefit from evolving technology while financials will grow once the Fed kicks its rate cutting cycle back into motion. Even if tech takes a back seat, Ahmed still expects A.I. to be a "generational shift" that barely began despite "froth" forming...

A day after Meta Platforms (META) froze hiring in its A.I. division, the company announced a deal $10 billion A.I. deal with Alphabet (GOOGL). As Jenny explains, Meta aims to add power to its Llama models through Google cloud. Another cloud-based company, Workday (WDAY), sold off after guidance slipped under the bar despite its acquisition of Paradox. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering ev...

Nvidia (NVDA) says it will halt H20 chip production. CEO Jensen Huang says the company is in talks with the U.S. to sell a more advanced A.I. chip to China. Following the news and ahead of next week's earnings, Rick Ducat dials up the technical perspective on its chart. Later, Tom White composes a bullish call vertical example trade. Using the Sep. 19 options expiry, he explains why the strate...

Ahead of Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole speech, David Busch calls today a "pivotal day" for investors. While he doesn't believe Powell will come out and say a rate cut is needed, David believes Powell will stick to a data-dependence when determining rate cuts and will be closely listening for any clues for future rate cut plans. He says the focus for investors should be on maintain...

Arun Sundaram examines movers in the wholesale and big-box retailer space as BJ's Wholesale (BJ) shares slide after earnings. He also addresses investor reaction to Walmart's (WMT) latest report saying it was "a really strong" quarter. CFRA has a Strong Buy rating and $120 price target on WMT shares. For Target (TGT), Arun says the company's selloff was largely based on CEO h...

Meta (META) and Alphabet (GOOGL) reportedly agree to a multimillion dollar cloud services deal. Brett Crowther examines recent chart activity in META shares, highlighting near-term support around $732 and resistance at $750 as shares have fallen from all-time highs earlier in the month. For a longer-term look, Brett uses a 1-year chart and says the RSI momentum indicator isn't necessarily show...

Joe Brusuelas kicks off Morning Movers with a deep dive into the Federal Reserve ahead of Chairman Jerome Powell's highly-anticipated Jackson Hole speech. He says one theme that could arise from his address includes a symmetrical targeting around the Fed's dual mandate: price stability and maximum employment. Additionally, Joe believes the independence of the central bank will be another k...

Photronics (PLAB) is a legacy tech company that David Trainer says has gone completely unnoticed by Wall Street for what he considers as a key role in the A.I. space. He points out its photomask development as critical to building chips. As for its financials, David adds that it continues to post solid growth and trades at a cheap P/E compared to peers. While he considers the company an "unde...

Retail earnings are rolling in, but beneath the surface, there may be warning signs for the broader market. John Grace breaks down the mixed earnings reports from Ross Stores (ROST) and Walmart (WMT), highlighting concerns over consumer debt, tariffs, and the potential for a market correction. With household debt near all-time highs, Grace sees similarities between today's market and the lead-...

Most stocks closed lower as many investors trimmed exposure ahead of Fed chair Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole speech. The same was seen in the biggest stock movers, including Walmart (WMT), which sold off following a rare earnings miss. Meta Platforms (META) made headlines after freezing A.I. hiring after offering expensive pay packages to its latest round of "superintelligence" recrui...

Joe Mazzola of Charles Schwab talks about the "broadening out of weakness" seen in Thursday's trading session. It comes ahead of Fed chair Jerome Powell's highly anticipated speech at Jackson Hole. As the FOMC balances inflation and jobs prints, Joe doesn't see Powell giving many hints toward an immediate direction of action during his speech. Michelle Gibley says it's no...

While the SPX closed lower on Thursday's session, Kevin Green notes the index held compression, a signal of strength in an otherwise down day. He also analyzes the options flow and explains how an influx of calls shows expectations for Fed chair Jerome Powell to hit the bullish mark in his Jackson Hole speech. The U.S. dollar has also gained traction while Fed Funds futures have fallen. ======...

Nancy Vanden Houten breaks down the labor market and Fed policy ahead of Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole. She sees jobless claims as a "noisy" data point, but notes if the current level of claims persists, it could signal labor market softening. She expects Powell to acknowledge inflation concerns and potential downside risks to the labor market. She also discusses the risks o...

Fed Chair Powell's Jackson Hole speech looms large for markets, with investors keenly awaiting his take on the economic outlook and the framework review. Brian Jacobsen expects Powell to strike a balanced tone, acknowledging labor market "fractures" while maintaining a hawkish bias on inflation. Jacobsen sees a 75% chance of a September rate cut, with the potential for two more cuts...

What will markets focus on as earnings season comes to a close? It's the question Ted Weisberg poses to investors, noting that the current period of sector rotation tailing the season is always a difficult time for investors to navigate. He sees big pharma serving as one corner of the market to benefit as some investors move away from tech. Ted still sees opportunity in Meta Platforms (META),...

Jenna Stauffer and Odeta Kushi weigh in on the state of the U.S. housing market. Despite challenges with affordability, they see glimmers of hope in recent trends. Stauffer notes that while the housing market remains in "gridlock," there are signs of a more normalized and healthier market on the horizon, including a more modest pace of price appreciation, homes sitting on the market for...