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"This has not been the most fun season for tech sector bulls," notes Rick Ducat when turning to Broadcom's (AVGO) more than 20% decline from all-time highs. Ahead of earnings, he highlights key support and resistance levels to watch as shares moves in a downward channel. Options activity more than doubled the typical trading day. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every inve...

The S&P 500 is flashing a caution signal as options positioning turns defensive. Scott Nations explains why a spike in the RiskDex suggests rising downside risk, even with markets near highs. He highlights cheap upside calls, flags Adobe (ADBE) as vulnerable to AI disruption, and favors industrial names like Deere & Co. (DE) and Caterpillar (CAT) while outlining options strategies to navig...

U.S. markets face a wall of worry as investors balance strong fundamentals against geopolitical risks and shifting energy prices. Sal Bruno weighs whether earnings—especially from Broadcom (AVGO)—can meet elevated expectations after Nvidia’s (NVDA) recent pullback. He also highlights a rebound in software stocks, improving economic data, and lingering risks around tariffs and stagflation shaping t...

U.S. consumers are shifting toward value and smarter shopping as price transparency increases. Katherine Black and Charlie O’Shea note that while demand for big‑ticket electronics has softened, shoppers still prioritize essentials like smartphones and computers, using AI to compare prices in real time. O’Shea remains bullish on Target (TGT) and highlights Costco (COST), Walmart (WMT), and TJX Comp...

Michael Sansoterra talks about his top stock picks in AI and healthcare. He names Nvidia (NVDA) as one stock that has more room to the upside, so long as it continues to hand out "picks and shovels" in the AI trade. He expects Eli Lilly (LLY) to remain a leader in the healthcare space due to its GLP-1 drug profitability. While he labels Palantir (PLTR) as "expensive," Michael s...

Claude parent Anthropic "walking away" from using its AI technology with the U.S. military sent interest in the chatbot soaring while uninstalls accelerated for OpenAI's ChatGPT. Seema Shah talks investors through what it all means for Claude, ChatGPT, and other AI stocks. However, she makes that ChatGPT and similar AI software like Google Gemini "aren't going anywhere.&quot...

Market volatility remains elevated as rallies fail to hold and tech lags broader indices. Melissa Armo warns that persistent inflation and geopolitical risks could delay rate cuts until late 2026, favoring energy names like Chevron (CVX) and Exxon (XOM). She remains cautious on Big Tech and Boeing (BA), suggesting bearish strategies such as puts and short‑selling until clearer earnings catalysts e...

U.S. alcohol consumption is slowing as health‑focused trends reshape drinking habits. MichaelAaron Flicker highlights the rise of sober curiosity and “zebra striping,” reflected in earnings pressure at Brown‑Forman and Diageo (DEO). While U.S. sales face economic headwinds, Flicker notes that global demand, ready‑to‑drink products, and non‑alcoholic options are helping sustain the category. ======...

Likefolio’s Landon Swan examines sentiment data around Kroger (KR). He looks at their past earnings and their “methodical” efforts to improve margins. However, this is pressuring their revenue, and Landon says they’re lagging behind competition for consumer demand. He thinks investors will focus on e-commerce. Landon compares Kroger (KR) to Dollar General (DG). ======== Schwab Network ======== Emp...

Dave Chronister sees AI as a tailwind when it comes to CrowdStrike (CRWD) and believes the company's Falcon platform will not be replaced by evolving tech. However, an 80-times P/E has Ed Butowsky wondering how much further shares can run even with CrowdStrike's "best" positioning in cybersecurity. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every marke...

Jeff Thompson, CEO of Red Cat Holdings (RCAT), says robust defense spending will lead to equally robust earnings in his company. He talks about the ways drone makers are trying to stay ahead of the spending curve and how Red Cat specifically is benefitting from the $1.5 trillion U.S. defense budget. Jeff talks about his milestones he sees in the years ahead for Red Cat. ======== Schwab Network ===...

The chance of a 3% to 5% upside day is much greater than the chance for a downside day on a similar scale, argues Market Rebellion's Jon Najarian. He points to crude oil's move being less than expected serving as a fulcrum for a bullish reversal. Jon also points to defense stocks like Lockheed Martin (LMT) as ones to watch until the Iranian conflict subsides. On stock and commodity movers,...

Don Kaufman warns traders that volatility remains really elevated and will set the stage for a rocky end to the week. When it comes to today's Big 3, he's a bear on all his example options trades. Don backs his trades in Goldman Sachs (GS), Walt Disney (DIS), and McDonald's (MCD) with market analysis, while Rick Ducat highlights key levels to watch in the stock charts. ======== Schwab...

Jan Rogers Kniffen goes inside out on the retail sector. “I’m solidly optimistic on 2026,” he says, noting many earnings beats (despite market reactions). He thinks the current economy creates a recipe for a strong consumer, and there’s “nothing on the horizon” to stop them. He argues that recent changes in tariff policy won’t impact shoppers. He believes the top five retailers in the country are...

Marley Kayden talks about earnings expectations for Broadcom (AVGO) and metrics that will ignite trading volatility in tech on the back of Nvidia's (NVDA) report last week. Something else of note for investors: whether Broadcom has an update on its TPUs the company is building for Alphabet (GOOGL). Den Deming offers an example options trade for Broadcom. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowe...

The South Korean KOSPI index plunged almost 20% over the last two days, something Charles Schwab's Michelle Gibley attributes to a greater alliance on natural gas amid energy volatility. She adds that the storage chip supply shortage adds to complications for South Korea's economic picture. When asked if it's an indicator toward greater pressures to come, Joe Mazzola says it all depend...

A "goldilocks" ISM services print pulled major indices into green territory on Wednesday. Kevin Green explains why this is the report "you would like to see" as markets struggle in a volatile environment. He notes the jobs front seeing extra support in a private payrolls bump via the ADP employment report. However, KG says "we're not out of the woods yet" with hea...

Rob Williams calls the market “a little complacent” despite yesterday’s volatility, arguing that the U.S./Iran war was anticipated and already partially baked in. He thinks investors need “duration” in fixed income right now and is cautious around equities as the rotation trade continues. He also sees “more in the tank” for international equities. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every...

Chris McMahon thinks the U.S./Iran war will be short and expects two rate cuts from the Fed this year. When market broadening takes place, he thinks there’s opportunity in companies outside the Mag 7, especially HALO (heavy assets, low obsolescence) stocks. He’s excited around AI disruption and “loves” energy and raw materials, particularly rare earths and copper. Chris likes one of the Mag 7: Mic...

Steve Chiavarone anticipates continued rotation into “old economy” sectors like defense and aerospace. He still likes AI-buildout companies with construction, materials, energy, and related sectors. Steve is also looking at companies AI can’t disrupt or replace, like pharmacology or consumer staples. He examines the private credit markets and the risks he sees in the sector, though he doesn’t thin...

While Ross Stores (ROST) soared on stronger-than-expected earnings, Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) sold off. Diane King Hall compares the reports to show why price action is moving in opposite directions for these retailers. As for GitLab (GTLB), disappointing guidance hit shares and continued concerns on software weakness. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, ever...

Broadcom (AVGO) reports earnings after the close on Wednesday. The report will be closely watched by Wall Street after Nvidia's (NVDA) earnings caused lots of volatility in markets the week before. Rick Ducat turns to key levels in Broadcom's chart as shares seek to break out of a downward channel. Tom White offers an example options trade for the chipmaker. ======== Schwab Network =======...

Tuesday was more of a rotation day than a "flight to safety" trade, says Jed Ellerbroek, saying he's surprised to see investors buying the dip earlier than expected. Looking ahead, he talks about how investors are turning the page on the AI story from risk to value. Companies with sustainable profits are ones Jed sees surviving while riskier stocks need to prove themselves. For more...

Sweta Singh talks about the balance of the Fed's dual mandate and how it's constantly shifting due to evolving geopolitical risks. Crude oil's price spike is one key factor to the balance risk, with higher prices potentially curbing interest rate cut expectations for 2026. Sweta also notes private credit risks as something to watch in the weeks ahead. ======== Schwab Network ======== E...

Todd Rosenbluth with VettaFi notes that non-U.S. ETFs saw their second strongest month on record for inflows. This shift toward international markets is one Todd believes is caused by a combination in U.S. economic uncertainty and higher growth outlook abroad. He later talks about the ETF strategies he recommends for investors. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader,...