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Long-time former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan passes away at the age of 100. Marley Kayden recaps his legacy as the FOMC goes through new changes under Kevin Warsh. In equity movers, she talks about Meta Platforms (META) expanding Instagram's TV app and how it likely correlates to a sell-off in Netflix (NFLX). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Sub...

Erik Hirsch, Co-CEO of Hamilton Lane, explains how value creation has shifted from public to private markets as companies stay private longer and raise more capital pre-IPO. He argues this trend can leave public investors with reduced post-IPO upside while creating opportunities in private markets. He also reframes secondaries as a key portfolio tool, highlighting how buyers can benefit from illiq...

Award winning rapper and filmmaker, Ice Cube, is also the CEO and co-founder of the BIG3, which aims to become the first publicly traded sports league through a SPAC merger. He talks about the "star power" backing the league and the "uphill battle" it has overcome since the pandemic. Ice Cube has his sights set on the world for growth, naming regions like East Asia and Australi...

Jeff Given breaks down the Fed’s hawkish stance and shifting rate expectations, noting economic data could reshape the current outlook. He highlights the intermediate part of the yield curve as offering the best risk-reward and makes the case for fixed income over equities at current valuations. Given also warns against staying too short duration, pointing to more compelling opportunities further...

Indrani De breaks down this year’s Russell Reconstitution, highlighting a “barbell effect” as megacap tech grows while small caps outperform on U.S. economic strength. She points to artificial intelligence and energy security as key structural drivers, with increasing focus on AI hardware winners. De also notes a shifting IPO landscape, as companies like SpaceX (SPCX) stay private longer before go...

Cullen Rogers, CIO of Wedbush Fund Advisors, explains why investors should rotate out of the “Magnificent Seven” and into emerging AI infrastructure plays. He highlights semiconductor bottlenecks in memory and advanced packaging, pointing to opportunities in Wedbush’s AI Infrastructure Fund (IVEP). Rogers also pushes back on “AI bubble” concerns, arguing the market is underestimating long-term dem...

SpaceX's (SPCX) demand post-IPO proves to Paul Marino that Wall Street has a huge appetite for new, innovative companies. He points to ETFs exposed to SpaceX his firm has and highlights strong demand trends backing the IPO launch. Slyvia Jablonski sees similar traction in ETFs her company offers. She explains how the Elon Musk-led stock is just the latest of many showing a growing trend of sin...

Charles Schwab's Rachel Dashiell breaks down the S&P 500 (SPX), pointing to its resilience near the 20-day moving average and improving market breadth. She also highlights DoorDash (DASH) as a bullish momentum play after retesting yearly lows, and American Express (AXP) as a technical breakout candidate following a completed double-bottom reversal and stronger relative strength in financia...

"We're all digesting artificial intelligence" and its future speed capabilities, says Peter Andersen, who believes investor concerns on AI's limitations have investors intrigued in the quantum computing space despite being in "very early stages." He compares the competing quantum technologies and how they play into the space. Peter explains how companies like Rigetti Co...

Meta Platforms (META) has a lot to prove when it comes to showing investors it can provide significant ROI with its AI endeavors, says Jason Ware. He talks about the Mag 7 giant's push toward LLM creation and its substantial CapEx headwinds. That said, Jason believes the company is undervalued and sees a $800 target for the stock. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and...

LikeFolio's Landon Swan previews Carnival’s (CCL) earnings, highlighting improving booking trends that contrast with softer demand at Royal Caribbean (RCL) and Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH). He notes Carnival’s mass-market positioning, alongside new initiatives like shareholder rewards and the Celebration Key destination. Swan also flags an early dip in bookings versus prior years but maintains...

Stephen "Sarge" Guilfoyle calls the space industry a "niche" trade that will become increasingly more important in the years to come, thanks in part to SpaceX's (SPCX) recent IPO. He likes Rocket Lab (RKLB) and explains why there's plenty of upside despite the stock's fall from all-time highs. Luke Lloyd warns that SpaceX will lead momentum short-term across the spa...

Numerator CEO Eric Belcher breaks down Amazon’s (AMZN) Prime Day, noting its shift from a high-end electronics event to a broad-based shopping moment. He highlights that more than 60 million U.S. households are expected to participate, with spending tilting toward necessities like groceries amid inflation. Belcher also points to the rise of year-round discounting and agentic shopping as consumers...

Monday's trading session shows signs of weakness, though StocksToTrade's Tim Bohen sees Wall Street staying resilient and points out opportunities he likes in several corners of the stock market. He sees Intel (INTC) continuing bullish momentum, Citigroup (C) holding its upside trend into earnings, and Butterfly Network (BFLY) as a volatile opportunity following its Midjourney collaboratio...

Many assets are experiencing a "do or die" moment across Wall Street, argues Chris Vermeulen of TheTechnicalTraders. Gold and silver at major support levels, paired with the U.S. dollar tapping key resistance, sets the stage for what he considers a critical set-up this week. He makes the case the Nasdaq-100 (NDX) can fall up to 23% if the AI trade unwinds or substantial geopolitical head...

Higher fuel costs will hit Carnival (CCL) earnings Tuesday, argues Christine Short, though she says the cruise liner is "firing on all cylinders" as passenger volume increases. She explains why she sees Carnival sailing past most headwinds and outlines potential risks still on the horizon. Tom White walks investors through an example options trade for the stock. ======== Schwab Network =...

The pick and shovels behind the AI trade are getting more favorable coverage from analysts, seen in Wells Fargo's price target hikes in ASML (ASML), Applied Materials (AMAT), KLA Corp. (KLAC), and Lam Research (LRCX). Marley Kayden walks investors through the analyst note and offers more insight on why firms are turning bullish on these names. Prosper Trading Academy's Charles Moon offers...

There's an uptick in ship crossings through the Strait of Hormuz, says Charles Schwab's Kevin Gordon, believing it offers a small reprieve for the energy trade. He sees Micron's (MU) earnings and this week's inflation prints as prominent catalysts to move markets. Michelle Gibley sticks with the AI trade by explaining what the MSCI reclassification means for global stocks, includin...

Rachel Ziemba examines Alan Greenspan’s legacy and the Fed’s current policy challenges in a supply shock-driven environment. She highlights the impact of fiscal spending, the disconnect between oil prices and rising rate expectations, and persistent inflation pressures. Ziemba also warns of volatility ahead in the oil market, with U.S. negotiations and Iranian oil waivers adding further uncertaint...

Mark Gibbens expects a 2.5% to 3% increase in economic data like GDP before the year's end, pointing to easing geopolitical tensions and the AI trade offering a lift for the U.S. Sticking with AI, he likes AMD Inc. (AMD) and sees it holding a strong edge in the chipmaking space even as Nvidia (NVDA) maintains leadership. He also expects Credo Technology (CRDO) to gain traction as the company g...

Micron (MU) is entering a new strategic partnership with Anthropic as Needham raises its price target on the AI memory stock. Credo Technology (CRDO) gets a new bull in Evercore ISI after it initiated an outperform rating. AbbVie (ABBV) aims to acquire Apogee Therapeutics (APGE) for $10.9 billion. Diane King Hall highlights the top moving stocks into Monday's trading session. ======== Schwab N...

"It's almost like there's two wars going on" and "both of them have to be controlled" for the Strait of Hormuz to fully reopen, argues Kevin Hincks. He points out that it's not just the U.S. and Iran conflict, but also Israel and Lebanon creating lasting geopolitical friction. On equity movers, Kevin has his sights set on Micron's (MU) earnings Wednesday as the...

Patrick Fruzzetti warns the market is showing signs of irrational exuberance, particularly in semiconductors, even as the U.S. consumer remains strong on solid retail sales. He points to inflation risks, geopolitics, and the Fed’s influence on the bond market as key drivers of rising rate pressure. Fruzzetti expects bond market stress to spill into equities, leading to increased volatility despite...

Marvell (MRVL) debuted on the Nasdaq-100 (NDX) at the start of Monday's trading session just as shares continue a run near all-time highs. Rick Ducat points out the stock's stellar run compared to other names in the AI hardware stack. He outlines key support and resistance areas to watch in the stock chart and offers an example options trade for Marvell. ======== Schwab Network ======== Em...

Markets are holding up very well considering typical June weakness during midterm election years, says Wayne Kaufman. He points out Kevin Warsh's "tempest in a teapot" comments on the AI trade, explaining how it leads into the new Fed Chair's goals to tackle inflation. When it comes to downside risk, Wayne tells investors to keep on eye on the U.S.-Iran conflict and crude oil pri...