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Jessica Inskip sees a disconnect occurring between U.S. consumers and SPX, highlighting trends she sees as concerning for future growth. On today's Big 3, she turns to companies she believes will become leaders in their industries even if economic volatility reemerges. Jessica expects Take Two Interactive (TTWO) to gain momentum from Grand Theft Auto VI and its targeted ad strategies. On McDon...

Tu Le says there were plenty of bright spots in NIO Inc.'s (NIO) latest earnings, which he argues lays the groundwork for significant growth. He adds that it and Chinese competitors like BYD Co. (BYDDY) continue to push the "innovation envelope" as Tesla (TSLA) struggles to accelerate international sales. Lauren Fix makes the case that it's hard for any EV maker to break out in N...

Ken Leon spotlights U.S. banks as a strong sector in 2025 and talks about what’s driving their success. However, not all are created equal: he digs into revenue segments to explain why he is bullish on Goldman Sachs (GS) but is more cautious on JPMorgan (JPM). He calls Bank of America (BAC) “average at best” and says Citigroup (C) is in the “second half of the game” in its pivot. ======== Schwab N...

A market pullback right now is healthy, argues Mike Horwath as stocks sink to start September. He hopes the market will continue to broaden to “signal strength beyond the top seven names.” Mike is looking for opportunities in AI spending, especially in auxiliary companies, and highlights that AI capex is, broadly, being funded by free cash flow rather than debt. ======== Schwab Network ======== Em...

Sean Dranfield stops by Morning Movers with his take on the treasury market. Looking at the yield curve, he provides context to the front end of the curve as investors carefully eye developments for any easing from the Federal Reserve. Sean adds that tariff uncertainty and possible refunds to already collected tariffs could be a tough environment for bond market investors. ======== Schwab Network...

Nicholas Frasse celebrates VanEck’s Fabless Semiconductor ETF’s (SMHX) first anniversary. He explains the strategy behind choosing semiconductor companies that design but don’t manufacture their own chips. He argues that these types of companies are the future of the industry. Top holdings include Nvidia (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), and AMD (AMD). All are U.S. listed but can be global companies; the f...

Starbucks (SBUX) CEO Brian Niccol says the company had the "best week of sales ever" after launching its fall menu. It includes — you guessed it — the pumpkin spice latte. Marley Kayden talks about the rise of the company's signature drink and how it added caffeine to quiet headlines recently surrounding Starbucks. Tim Biggam offers an example options trade for the coffee giant. ====...

Ed Butowsky is a bull when it comes to Zscaler (ZS). He sees the cybersecurity company making a strong run higher due to its "streamlined" and "cohesive" application that makes it adaptable for various clients. Ed adds that its government contracts are a "seal of approval" for the private sector that will only boost bullish momentum. Tom White later offers example opt...

Diane King Hall says "diamonds are still a girl's best friend" as Signet Jewelers (SIG) topped earnings and raised full-year guidance. She notes the possibility for further growth as more couples are expected to become engaged in the months ahead. Kraft Heinz Co. (KHC) traded lower on plans to split the company into two publicly traded entities. Meanwhile, Diane notes a rally in Peps...

Seasonal ugliness shows up once again to start September. Kevin Green talks about the significant move to the downside seen across indices on Tuesday's session as volatility spikes on tariff uncertainty. He shows key technicals behind the trading action and how it affects the week ahead. However, Kevin's also watching a potential "technical bounce" happening in consumer staples b...

“The tariffs aren’t going away” despite the Court of Appeals ruling against them, Michelle Gibley reminds viewers. If the emergency tariffs go away, refunds could become “chaotic,” with tariff revenue up over 100% year-over-year. She thinks we haven’t felt the “full effect” of tariffs yet and that businesses are still struggling to plan around them – and some, like Walmart (WMT) are starting to pa...

Tesla's (TSLA) China-made EV sales fell 4% year-over-year in August, something Jenny Horne says puts its future growth story in perspective. She talks about rising competition from companies like BYD Co. (BYDDY) giving Tesla a tougher time on making international sales. On the IPO front, Jenny talks about Klarna and its efforts to raise another $1.27 billion for its long-awaited public debut....

Kevin Hincks points to the tariff uncertainty and ongoing legal disputes as a headwind facing investors in the new month. While he believes the Supreme Court will rule favorably for the Trump Administration's tariff policy, Kevin says there likely is a "plan B and plan C" ready as well. Kevin provides his perspective on Pres. Trump's Labor Day weekend commentary on India-China-Ru...

Block (XYZ) begins the week with a downgrade from the analysts at BNP Paribas. The firm has an $86 price target, which is just above a price point that stands out on the chart according to Rick Ducat. He highlights $82 as a level to watch and addresses the stock's bounce back in the month of August. Later, Tom White illustrates an example trade for Block. He utilizes a call vertical strategy w...

Nathaniel Bradley joins Morning Movers to preview this week's earnings report from Zscaler (ZS). He believes the company's efficiency improvement displayed in margins has the needle pointing up. He does highlight Zscaler's government contract ties and the significance of maintaining a "level of demand" in the cybersecurity space. Later, Nathaniel discusses the A.I. technology...

Kraft Heinz (KHC) is splitting off into 2 separate companies. From Oscar Meier to Kraft Singles to Heinz Ketchup, there's plenty of food brands under its umbrella. Ben Watson stirs up the pot with a detailed look at the chart and points to some levels that have a little more spice than others. On a max-weekly chart, Ben shows the historical highs of KHC back near $100 and the long-term support...

The trading action in September has historically been volatile. Kevin Green explains that while August's better-than-expected performance may not carry over, there might be some potential tailwinds for the equity market. First among them: a Fed rate cut at the FOMC meeting. KG adds his thoughts on the Fed's dual mandate as well as the overall bond market. He points to U.S. yields soaring a...

It may be a short holiday week but there's plenty of key tech companies reporting earnings. Jenny Horne takes investors through headlines to note in Broadcom (AVGO), Salesforce (CRM) and ZScaler (ZS). Rick Ducat turns to the charts and highlights levels to watch this week. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsle...

Adam Horlock says the Cracker Barrel (CBRL) sell-off and subsequent rebound was about more than changing and unchanging the logo — it's about brand identity. He talks about where the company went wrong and the lessons Cracker Barrel can take away from the story that garnered national attention. The biggest lesson Adam has for the company: listen to your customer base. ======== Schwab Network =...

“It’s accepted wisdom” that the Fed will cut in September, says Jay Pelosky, and the market is focusing on other things – namely earnings and the technical picture. He thinks we are “relatively early in a global bull market.” His current strategy is to “sell U.S. rips and buy non-U.S. dips.” Jay is trimming tech positions but buying into energy. He also discusses international markets, noting that...

Sarah Kunst calls Nvidia's (NVDA) earnings "solid," noting strong growth despite multiple headwinds tackling the A.I. behemoth. Even as Nvidia seeks to grow into an A.I. ecosystem beyond building chips, Sarah argues that it will take time to separate the company from anything other than that. Joe Tigay maintains his bullish stance on the company, citing "tremendous" data center growth despite the...

Tony Zhang looks at banks as regionals rally on Powell’s Jackson Hole commentary. “It really comes down to lower interest rates,” he argues, especially for regional banks exposed to real estate. He covers names he likes in the sector, including Truist (TFC), pointing to chart technical and valuation. Tony shares an example options trade on TFC with a bullish bent. He also gives his take on Nvidia...

Alphabet's (GOOGL) Waymo and Tesla's (TSLA) Robotaxi are muscling their way into the ride-sharing space. What does that mean for Uber (UBER) and Lyft (LYFT)? George Tsilis goes under the hood on Uber's business model and finds out what has led to this year's rally in shares. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Ma...

"People aren't as excited with Nvidia's earnings as they used to be," says Danielle Shay, but she believes the reaction is more "normalized" compared to the past. She believes it opens more opportunities on the options front for Nvidia (NVDA). She talks about how the "slower" price action in the market leader shaped how trader utilize Nvidia options. Sticking with A.I., Danielle likes Broadcom (AV...

Alex Coffey, Kevin Green, and Marley Kayden break down the market's response to Nvidia's (NVDA) earnings, which saw the AI chipmaker's share price fall despite a strong AI demand backdrop. They discuss the potential for a rotation out of AI stocks, such as Nvidia, and into other areas of the market, and examine the economic data calendar for the week ahead, including ISM manufacturing...