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Geopolitical instability in the Middle East is shaking markets as higher oil prices revive inflation fears and push Treasury yields up. Jason England says the 10-year could move toward the high end of the 4.30% range, with stress already visible in areas like Blackstone’s private credit funds. He recommends active fixed-income strategies, cash preservation, and disciplined commodity trend-followin...

The artificial intelligence bubble has officially burst, according to Brian Huckstep, who points to a decisive shift from growth to value stocks that began in late 2024. While tech giants like NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) and Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) occasionally regain footing during periods of geopolitical volatility, the broader trend suggests a textbook reversion to the mean driven by overext...

As Iran escalates attacks on its Gulf neighbors, Gen. Wesley Clark (Ret.) said that there will be no clear timeline on when the conflict between the U.S. and Iran could cool down. Gen. Clark says that much of Iran's weaponry is still untouched, and the possible role of China and Russia in the conflict remains uncertain. Gen. Clark is watching to see when the Iranian Revolutionary Guard will re...

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) got a double upgrade from Arete to buy from sell just ahead of CrowdStrike's (CRWD) earnings after the close on Tuesday. Tom White offers a look into key levels to watch in Palo Alto shares and takes investors through an example options trade. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not sui...

After Paramount Skydance (PSKY) seemingly won the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), Alicia Reese turns to her expectations on the future of Netflix (NFLX). She believes a merger would have enhanced Netflix's catalog, though she sees the company's core business as one that will prosper without merging. Alicia notes Netflix's ad stack having a strong case for forward growth....

Block (XYZ) experienced a recent pop in the stock, though it follows months of lagging price action. Charles Schwab's Ben Watson turns to the short and long-term price action in the fintech firm to highlight key support and resistance levels for investors. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all...

Tensions grow in the Middle East with Iran retaliating against the U.S. strikes that killed Iran's leader. Kevin Green points to crude oil's surge Tuesday morning and a spike in the VIX as key components to the start of a sharp downside market move. KG adds that similar commodities like natural gas and heating oil rallying as well, which will trickle into higher energy prices in the U.S. O...

Beyond the headlines out of Iran and crude oil's volatile upside move, Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas turn to other notable takeaways from Monday's session. Among them: consolidation in Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and Paramount Skydance (PSKY), along with the morning's manufacturing PMI data. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscri...

Apple (AAPL) is making a defensive move with the iPhone 17E and a refreshed iPad Air, targeting budget-conscious consumers as smartphone demand cools. Daniel Rubino explains why the $599 price point is crucial for protecting market share against lower-cost Android rivals. The conversation also explores Apple Intelligence’s slow rollout, arguing that ecosystem lock-in gives Apple breathing room whi...

Tony Bancroft thinks “there’s quite a bit more spending needed” in the defense sector to replenish the supplies used over the weekend. He expects defense budgets to increase around the world, creating a long-term tailwind. He highlights some smaller players in the defense space as well as the major companies like Lockheed Martin (LMT), RTX (RTX) and more. Tony looks at the whole supply chain and t...

Robert Conzo focuses on the potential duration of U.S./Iran conflict and what the market fallout would look like. The situation could get “concerning” over the next few weeks. However, there is a “wall of good” the market would have to get over to see a reversal, he believes. Robert covers the signs of potential nervousness in markets and irrational behavior, which he also extends to the AI sector...

The spike in crude oil is a "civilized" move higher compared to the "uncivilized" headlines over the weekend, says Carley Garner. She also calls the crude rally "unsustainable." Oversupply leads her to believe markets have priced in a $20 premium into oil prices and will fall back to $50 once geopolitical risk subsides. However, Carley says that doesn't mean there...

Lucas Downey says there's a lot "under the surface that has been working" outside the Mag 7. Among the stocks he sees continuing momentum: memory chips. He says Micron (MU) "kicked everything off" by showing its earnings acceleration with a bottleneck "so severe" that makes it an attractive long-term stock. Lucas notes SanDisk (SNDK) and Lam Research (LRCX) as his...

Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK/B) first earnings without Warren Buffett at the helm resulted in a sell-off. Macrae Sykes still calls the report a great one backed by excellent commentary from new CEO Greg Abel pointing to a strong 20-plus years ahead. He explains ways the company shook up parts of its portfolio, from Apple (AAPL) to Chubb (CB) and Coca-Cola (KO). Macrae wants to see the company&#39...

Susan Spence breaks down the latest ISM data, which decreased slightly from January’s report but has bright spots. Susan walks through the impact of tariff uncertainty, which is keeping businesses from ordering more than a few months ahead. She looks through the categories of the ISM report and highlights the biggest takeaways. Employment is still in contraction but looking better than last month,...

Tracy Byrnes urges investors not to make any “knee-jerk reactions” to current volatility and emphasizes the importance of diversification. She also notes that while tensions were ramping, she put cash on the sidelines, a reminder that you don’t always have to be fully invested. Tracy walks through the series of dominos falling if crude oil stays high: inflation stays, leading to no rate cuts, lead...

Michelle Brouhard explains what’s at stake for energy markets as Middle East tensions rise. “Right now the movement in the Strait [of Hormuz] is a trickle,” she says, with two ships already sunk as Iran tries to close the Strait. If the campaign lasts several weeks, as Trump has hinted, it could have significant impacts on European and Asian energy supplies. Michelle says this looks like the “Arab...

Likefolio’s Andy Swan says the internals of On Holding (ONON) look “really good” based on their data. “This is a company benefitting from the K-shaped economy” because they attract “consumers with money,” he argues. He overviews their margins and what he expects from their earnings report. Andy notes On is expanding into apparel as well. However, he thinks the Street has very high expectations for...

Ivan Feinseth and Assia Georgieva break down Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) earnings. The stock fell after the report but also on the news of the U.S. striking Iran. Ivan anticipated a “kitchen-sink quarter” after a change in leadership and maintains a Strong Buy rating. He also notes that they have the youngest and most up-to-date fleet in the sector. Assia is more negative, citing how the company...

Brian Jacobsen turns to the commodity space in crude oil and beyond after the U.S. and Israel launch joint attacks on Iran. He sees gas prices ticking higher and inflation to accelerate, though he attributes the rise to a "punch but not a knockout." Jacob also weighs Bitcoin against gold to determine how each withstands times of volatility. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering eve...

From high-beta names to consumer reliables, Elliott Wave Trader's Tammy Marshall talks about stocks with breakout potential through her Fibonacci analysis. She takes investors through example options trades in Rocket Lab (RKLB), Monster Beverage (MNST), Walmart (WMT). Kevin Green offers technical insight by highlighting key levels to watch. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every inv...

Rick Gardner thinks the market is reacting “patiently” to the U.S. striking Iran and agrees that investors shouldn’t overreact to near-term geopolitical events. He stresses that investors should stick to their themes for the year, walking through sectors like energy, value, and others. He looks to international markets for opportunities, arguing that the U.S. market is fairly valued. ======== Schw...

Adam Coons previews Target (TGT) ahead of earnings and comments on whether the company will be successful in its turnaround attempts. He thinks tariffs and recapturing their customers are proving “very, very difficult” as they compete with names like Costco (COST) or Amazon (AMZN) along with higher-end brands. On the other hand, he’s bullish on Best Buy (BBY) ahead of new electronic product releas...

CrowdStrike (CRWD) reports earnings Tuesday, and Marley Kayden covers the latest analyst notes ahead of the release. Piper Sandler thinks the sell-off of the stock is “well overdone” and calls it best-in-class as cybersecurity needs are expected to ramp during the AI revolution. Prosper Trading Academy's Charles Moon offers an example options trade, warning that stocks in this sector can sell...

Rebecca Walser helps investors break down the volatile price action following the U.S. and Israel joint strike on Iran. "You can't rely on treasuries" in ways you normally can, she argues, noting energy volatility and an unclear path to resolution as key headwinds. That said, Rebecca sees tailwinds for companies like Palantir (PLTR) and other stocks tied to the defense trade. "I...