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Phil Streible discusses why Bitcoin's recent volatility is here to stay, and why Ethereum is stealing the show. He also breaks down the latest moves in gold, copper, and oil, and shares his price targets for each. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the...

While retail sales ticked upward, Cooper Howard with Charles Schwab notes that consumer sentiment ticked down. He suggests the numbers show another divergence between hard and soft data, especially after Thursday's PPI print came in hotter than expected. Michelle Gibley talks about the international front with President Trump's anticipated A.I. chip tariffs between 200% to 300%. She talks...

Pops throughout the day Friday were largely sold off, notes Kevin Green. While the index held its consolidation range, "it's not the day you want to see" heading into the weekend. He adds insight through another chart showing how market breadth thinned during the session. Kevin also turns to technicals in the SPX futures and points to an apex that tilts toward a bearish divergence. =...

U.S. consumer spending just logged its second straight month of gains, and Anthony Ferry says it's a testament to the strength and resilience of the U.S. consumer. Despite inflation concerns and tariff uncertainty, Ferry notes that consumers are still willing to spend, particularly in categories like motor vehicles, where they may be trying to beat out potential price hikes. Online retailers l...

Karen Veraa-Perry says investors are favoring short-term durations in fixed income, but sees an opportunity to add duration and maximize income before the next Fed rate cut. She also notes that ETFs are becoming a preferred vehicle as they offer tradability and access to active strategies. Karen discusses the performance of actively managed fixed income ETFs versus passive ones and highlights the...

Eric Clark discusses why he's still constructive on the market despite recent volatility. He's bullish on consumer stocks, particularly those with strong e-commerce exposure, citing names like Meta Platforms (META), Shopify (SHOP), and Ulta Beauty (ULTA). Clark likes companies with AI capabilities, such as Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOGL), and ServiceNow (NOW), and believes they will con...

Jeremy Fox-Geen, CFO of Circle (CRCL), sees lots of opportunity for his company to grow in the stablecoin industry, talking about the "long runway" for growth in Circle's earnings. He says the "world has woken up" to crypto-centric technologies and that adoption will only accelerate. When it comes to Circle's outlook, Jeremy says it is focused on expanding its digital i...

Greg Dukes sees a strong finish for the market, driven by the "big beautiful bill" and leadership from big tech. He expects the Fed to cut rates 25-50 basis points in September, with a 50/50 chance of another cut by year-end. Dukes is bullish on Microsoft (MSFT), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), and Alphabet (GOOGL), and likes international plays like Toyota (TM) and Sony (SONY). ======== Sc...

Consumer sentiment took a hit in August as concerns about inflation and a potential recession loomed. Morningstar's David Swartz says consumers are pulling back on discretionary spending due to economic uncertainty, while Conference Board's Dana Peterson notes a rise in inflation expectations in July. However, not all retailers are created equal - Swartz sees value in undervalued departmen...

Joby Aviation (JOBY) completed its first test flight between two U.S. airports that lasted 12 minutes. Despite the successful test, the stock still traded down on Friday. George Tsilis explains that while Joby boosted optimism for autonomous flight and evolving tech, he points to macro factors for the decline in shares. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every m...

Eddie Yoon breaks down the latest data on the consumer, citing flat PCE and disposable income growth despite inflation headwinds. He believes the 2% inflation rate is "far behind us," and 3% will become the new normal, driven in part by surging energy costs and AI-driven demand. Yoon also notes the potential for a consumer backlash against big tech companies like Microsoft (MSFT), which...

LikeFolio's Megan Brantley says Amazon's (AMZN) same-day grocery delivery expansion will disrupt the space. She notes the company's Prime membership paired with delivery improvements will steer customers away from retail giants like Walmart (WMT) to their platform. Megan later talks about the company's A.I. endeavors through AWS cloud. While growth for AWS has slowed, Megan points...

Long-term tariff woes have Logan Gilland skeptical on whether Applied Materials (AMAT) can reclaim its loss in shares following Thursday's earnings. While he sees the company as a long-term A.I. player, exposure to China and current valuation levels have him questioning a short to mid-term rebound. John Buckingham is more bullish, arguing that a "voracious appetite" for chips keeps A...

Larry McDonald says the AI-led optimism may have peaked, citing Mag 7 infighting and ETF underperformance. He sees a rotation out of financial assets and into companies that own hard assets, such as copper, silver, and gold miners, as well as natural gas equities. McDonald believes this shift is not about being bearish or bullish but about a "colossal rotation" in portfolio construction,...

Tim Bohen talks about Opendoor's (OPEN) "fundamental case" for real estate, even after shares exploded to the upside in an ongoing meme stock craze. He sees something similar in Rigel Pharmaceuticals (RIGL), noting the stock nearly doubling just in August. Tim expects Joby Aviation (JOBY) to make a substantial rally similar to July's as investors seek promise for futuristic tech....

Bob Doll says the current bull run is in "extra innings," but he's not calling a strikeout just yet. Despite valuations in the top decile of history, he believes the fundamentals are still good enough to justify higher prices - for now. Doll shares his key takeaways on what to watch, including price to free cash flow, profitability, and the Federal Reserve's next move on interest...

EdgeRunner AI CEO, Tyler Saltsman, says artificial intelligence will inevitably continue to evolve in the defense and military space. He touches on how EdgeRunner uses A.I. and how it aids soldiers focus more on their mission without being bogged down in analytics. He also notes what makes his company different from Palantir (PLTR). "A.I. is not perfect, but we need to use it," says Tyle...

Diane King Hall talks all A.I. trade developments moving markets Friday morning. Applied Materials (AMAT) sold off more than 10% after it posted disappointing guidance and hinted at China tariff pressures. Cisco (CSCO) faced pressure of its own after HSBC downgraded the stock from buy to hold. Diane noted one bright spot in Salesforce (CRM), which got an upgrade from DA Davidson as the firm sees c...

A "deteriorating long-term outlook" is behind BofA's downgrade on Target (TGT). Marley Kayden breaks down the analysis and weighs the company against Walmart (WMT), highlighting spots where Target is lagging. Dan Deming offers an example options trade for Target. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not...

Ben Fulton expects the market's calm before the storm to give way to a potentially volatile fall, driven by a heavy sector rotation. Despite this, he's optimistic about new highs in the fall and winter for stocks, particularly in AI-driven areas like tech and communications. Fulton also believes a potential rate cut in September could provide a boost to the economy and consumers. ========...

Matt Tuttle sees Nvidia (NVDA) as a strong long-term stock to own but would not trade near its all-time high. He says the market leader needs to deliver a blowout quarter "and then some" in order to impress investors with earnings later in August. That said, Matt calls every dip in Nvidia a "gift." He also calls AMD Inc. (AMD) and Intel (INTC) good alternatives, noting Intel as...

There's a lot to keep on the radar for Friday's session, with Kevin Green noting a potential breakout in the SPX to close the week. However, crude oil's technicals point to bearish indicators for the overall market, with President Trump and Vladimir Putin's meeting expected to spark volatility. Kevin later highlights technicals in the financial space, especially the bullish momentum seen in the SP...

UnitedHealth (UNH) got a big boost from Berkshire Hathaway. Warren Buffett's firm announced it took a stake in the company, a much needed move for the healthcare company, says Sam Vadas. She also notes the "unusual" headline of the U.S. government looking to take a stake in Intel (INTC). Sam explains the role national security around the A.I. chip trade has in the bid. ======== Schwa...

UnitedHealth (UNH) shares have "significantly underperformed" the broader S&P 500 (SPX) so far in 2025, says Rick Ducat. He examines the UNH chart following news that Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK/B) has taken a stake in the company. Rick highlights the downtrend signals and current levels of potential upside resistance for bulls to watch. Later, Tom White provides an...

Nick Motz joins Morning Movers to discuss the current state of crypto investing. He believes sentiment is positive based off of additional clarity provided by U.S. legislative efforts like the GENIUS Act. Nick says not only will the changes help bring talent back to the domestic crypto companies but also provide dominance for U.S. dollar backed stablecoins. He addresses the potential demand for U....