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Tim Holland, CIO at Orion, remains bullish into year-end, pointing to strong earnings momentum, favorable seasonality and improving market breadth. He sees the AI CapEx and data center buildout continuing despite political and regulatory risks, while warning that a sharp spending slowdown could challenge earnings, valuations and large-cap tech. Holland also favors diversification through core fixe...

4MINDS CEO Ryan Trimberger doesn't see any slowdown in AI demand and believes we're still in the "first inning" of the AI buildout. He points to Meta Platforms' (META) Muse AI agent as a sign CapEx is beginning to offer ROI opportunities. For incoming IPOs like Anthropic, he says the company's "long-term opportunity is definitely there," though he says it needs...

Meta Platforms (META) reports earnings after Wednesday's closing bell. Tom White takes investors through the stock's "choppy trade" in the last three years through its fluctuations between $280 and $796. On the one-year chart, he highlights a "golden cross" that may signal a bullish trend ahead. Tom turns to an example options trade for Meta ahead of earnings. ========...

AI remains a valid growth driver for companies, which Simeon Wallis argues can afford to increase CapEx on. Even as interest rates climb and energy costs rise persistently, Simeon makes the case evolving technology opens new doors for companies to cut costs. Inflation concerns hitting wage growth will be the biggest red flag he sees hitting his bull case. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowerin...

Patrick Ciummo of Charles Schwab points out that the recent boost in Zoom Communications (ZM) shares comes with waning volume near the top of short-term trading action. He explains how that price action plays into a more constructive long-term chart. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabne...

Tech remains vital Wednesday with Meta Platforms (META) and Tesla (TSLA) reporting earnings after the close. Kevin Green takes investors through his market analysis and takeaways on what to expect into the reports. SpaceX (SPCX) surged after its earnings thanks to a strong beat and confirmation from Elon Musk that a special committee has formed to discuss merging it with Tesla. KG notes a rally in...

United Airlines (UAL) posted a "mixed picture at best" with its earnings report, says Marley Kayden, signaling turbulent signs ahead for U.S. consumers. In the tech space, SpaceX (SPCX) beat on its top and bottom line while Netflix (NFLX) missed both. Marley discusses the latest round of earnings with Sam Vadas and Kevin Green to explain the "cautious" tone investors have with...

A heavy earnings slate took investors' attention after Tuesday's closing bell. Marley Kayden takes investors through the biggest reports moving markets after hours, including SpaceX (SPCX), Netflix (NFLX), and United Airlines (UAL). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/...

The tech-led selloff that shaped U.S. markets Tuesday morning began after a new IPO in South Korea saw intense selling action on its first day of public trading. In the U.S., the latest housing data shows no signs of the industry thawing. Sam Vadas and Marley Kayden take investors through the day's final takeaways. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every ma...

Dan Rayburn says Netflix (NFLX) delivered a strong quarter, but weaker ad guidance and slowing engagement growth are drawing attention. He sees advertising, international growth and live sports as key opportunities, while Netflix needs to show Wall Street how those investments translate into profits and subscriber retention. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, ev...

Zed Francis says rising Treasury yields and weakening bond demand are making markets “wobble,” while investors continue favoring equities. He also sees risks from heavy AI infrastructure spending and market concentration, though strong sector rotation has kept the broader market remarkably stable. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to...

Investors may be rotating out of AI, but Brent Kochuba of SpotGamma points out that unloved sectors have been outperforming. He blames leverage in options and single-stock ETFs across tech as the key drivers to downside price action. So, how should investors react? Brent discusses the key crossroads AI stocks now face as investors remain uncertain around high-debt companies like CoreWeave (CRWV)....

Joe Sticco sees Bitcoin above $100,000 in the coming months due to increased institutional investments and a clearer regulation path. September's record ETF inflows are the biggest indicator to Joe that bullish momentum won't waver anytime soon. He also emphasizes the importance of diversified index funds and crypto's growing role in them. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering ev...

Rebecca Lindland and Karl Brauer break down General Motors (GM) after earnings, highlighting strength in trucks and SUVs, disciplined pricing and growing subscription revenue. They also discuss GM’s EV pullback and warn that high vehicle prices and affordability pressures could weigh on demand. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to th...

Dina Ting says international ETFs are gaining momentum, with Taiwan benefiting from the AI boom and rising investment flows. She also sees opportunities in Brazil as falling rates and exposure to materials, financials and electrification offer diversification. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https:...

Netflix (NFLX) investors hope the company can turn up the volume on bullish momentum in earnings after Tuesday's close. Ken Mahoney says it doesn't make sense for those outside the stock to "jump in front of this train" until after the report. While Netflix has a strong user base, Ken remains cautious on the streaming giant's outlook. He believes the stock also faces danger f...

Bill Whelan says defense stocks offer an attractive opportunity as global military spending rises despite recent sector weakness. He favors RTX Corp. (RTX), Lockheed Martin (LMT) and General Dynamics (GD), with missile replenishment and production growth driving demand, though execution remains key. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe...

LikeFolio's Andy Swan says United Airlines (UAL) is gaining momentum with premium travelers as web traffic, loyalty and Starlink help it take share from rivals. He likes United’s long-term outlook but remains neutral ahead of earnings due to higher fuel costs and airfare affordability concerns. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe t...

Andrew Chanin breaks down strong aerospace and defense earnings from GE Aerospace (GE), RTX Corp. (RTX) and Northrop Grumman (NOC), including why GE sold off despite its beat and raised outlook. He also previews SpaceX (SPCX) earnings, potential ties with Tesla (TSLA), its telecom ambitions and a reported $40 billion push into computing infrastructure. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering e...

Angel Studios CEO Neal Harmon explains how its audience-driven model lets nearly 3 million Angel Guild members help greenlight content while sharing revenue with filmmakers. He highlights rapid membership and revenue growth, operating cash flow positivity, and why he believes the model gives Angel an advantage over Netflix (NFLX) and other major streamers. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empoweri...

The Mag 7 takes Tim Biggam's focus for today's Big 3 as what he calls a "sideways slog" grips markets. He discusses the key metrics behind his interest in Nvidia (NVDA), Apple (AAPL), and Microsoft (MSFT). Tim offers example options trades for all of his picks while Kevin Green highlights key support and resistance areas to watch in the stock charts. ======== Schwab Network =====...

Concentrated earnings growth and robust AI spending have Patrick Mueller saying "it's only a matter of time" before a rug pull tied to missed AI expectations occurs in the stock market. Recent fragility on AI ROI and ballooning debt concerns seen in companies like CoreWeave (CRWV) have him taking a step out of the AI trade. However, he finds investment opportunities in oil refiners a...

Bob Lang says strong demand, rising backlogs and attractive valuations make defense stocks like RTX (RTX) and Northrop Grumman (NOC) buying opportunities, with AI and future defense spending adding to the outlook. He calls RTX his best-in-class pick. Tom White outlines a bullish December options trade on the stock. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market...

Joe Mazzola of Charles Schwab discusses the bounce back in tech after the trading day started in the red because of the cohort. The PHLX Semiconductor Index (SOX) leaping strong off the 11,000 level boosts his confidence that the AI trade can bolster a comeback. However, Joe says a clear path to profitability for AI-tied companies is essential to justify ballooning CapEx. Cooper Howard turns to fi...

General Motors (GM) posting a strong earnings beat and confidence in 2027 guidance, topped with a $20 billion share buyback plan, wasn't enough to accelerate the bullish momentum in shares. Marley Kayden explains why she believes investors are taking their foot off the gas. Tim Biggam then takes the wheel and drives investors through an example options trade for General Motors. ======== Schwab...