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Marley Kayden breaks down Exxon Mobil (XOM), pointing out that shares are trading below prices before the U.S.-Iran War began. That didn't stop BofA from upgrading the stock and initiating a $154 price target. Marley says there is no real explanation as to why Exxon Mobil isn't moving in tandem with other big energy names. Tim Biggam walks us through an example options trade. ======== Schw...

Global movers take the attention of today's Big Picture panel. Charles Schwab's Michael Townsend turns his focus to the Strait of Hormuz and ways Washington is managing a tentative reopening if the U.S. and Iran sign a memorandum of understanding. Michelle Gibley offers perspective on the Bank of Japan's interest rate hike to 1%, the highest in three decades. Both add color to how all...

Thierry Wizman of Macquarie Group breaks down the forces keeping yields elevated and how a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz could ease oil supply concerns. He argues that A.I.-driven demand across electricity, construction, and labor will keep inflation persistent regardless of energy prices. He also outlines why the Fed is likely to maintain a neutral policy stance amid ongoing inflati...

Dynasty Financial Partners' Pat Nerney explains how his firm is managing expectations during the A.I. boom, including trimming semiconductor exposure while maintaining upside participation. He outlines his timeline for potential OpenAI and Anthropic IPOs and the role of midterms in shaping market dynamics. Nerney also discusses market volatility, noting the VIX’s surprising calm ahead of a key...

Diane King Hall discusses this morning’s moving stocks at the opening bell, starting with Dave & Buster’s (PLAY) plunge after a double miss on earnings. Diane also highlights Citigroup raising cruise line price targets on stocks like Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) and Carnival (CCL), along with Jefferies hiking targets for airlines like American (AAL) and Southwest (LUV). ======== Schwab Network...

Ty J. Young, CEO of Ty J. Young Wealth Management, expects the Fed to hold rates steady as inflation remains persistent and recent treasury auction results signal underlying market dynamics. He also discusses the Fed’s internal debates and why greater transparency could benefit investors. Young adds perspective on current market volatility and how his firm is positioning client portfolios. =======...

A memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran is moving toward a Friday signing. Kevin Hincks believes it will offer reprieve to markets concerned of heightened inflation, expecting crude oil prices to slide more once the Strait of Hormuz reopens. It comes as Kevin Warsh heads his first interest rate meeting as Fed Chair. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and tra...

The "unmagnificent 493" are back to being as such, says Thomas Hayes, believing investors are turning their focus back to the Mag 7 and AI leaders. He suggests investors trim their holdings in those outperformers and makes the case that we're in the "fifth inning" of the AI trade. He then outlines his stock picks in Baxter (BAX) and Hormel Foods (HRL). ======== Schwab Netwo...

As crude oil falls below $80 a barrel, Charles Schwab's Kevin Horner talks about the hit it brought to Exxon Mobil (XOM) as shares hit four-month lows. That said, the stock still remains up year-to-date and year-over-year. Kevin outlines the key support and resistance areas to watch and offers an example options trade for Exxon Mobil. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor...

David Leiter admits "jumping into stocks now is hard" and suggests finding companies that you can understand and see a strong case for future growth. He talks about his book, "Stop Making Stupid Investments," and offers suggestions for investors seeking direction in a market full of unknowns. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market da...

American Airlines (AAL) shares are flying high in the short-term, but as Ben Watson with Charles Schwab points out, the stock has historically struggled to soar above the resistance level it's currently at. He highlights the key areas in the chart he believes investors need to watch. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Marke...

Futures took a breather Tuesday morning following Monday's rally on expectations the U.S. and Iran are marching toward a peace deal. Tom White poses the question: "how much of this is priced in?" In equities, Tom points out Micron's (MU) potential to open at new record highs, SpaceX (SPCX) rallying once again as it aims to buy Cursor, and Nvidia's (NVDA) sluggish price action...

The U.S. and Iran scheduled a memorandum of understanding this week sent oil prices plunging down to a three-month low. SpaceX (SPCX) saw the largest IPO ever and the UK government announced social media platforms will be blocked for those aged 16 and under. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://...

Marley Kayden discusses SpaceX (SPCX) rallying in its first full day of trading, with a record-setting IPO. Sam Vadas highlights continued pressure on homebuilder stocks as investors weigh affordability concerns and signs of slowing housing rates. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwo...

Bobby Ocampo discusses the state of the software trade and why AI investing is becoming more extreme. He says certain companies are struggling a lot under these circumstances, while others are flourishing. Bobby breaks down how software as a service is transforming, expectations for the future of companies like Anthropic and OpenAI. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and tr...

Marten Lodewijks, managing director and president of IWSR, breaks down what’s behind the decline in global alcohol consumption. He discusses how emerging markets are impacting overall consumption trends, misconceptions about Gen Z’s role in the decline, and the boom of ready-to-drink cocktails. Marten also weighs in on how GLP-1 drugs are impacting global alcohol trends. ======== Schwab Network ==...

David Schassler outlines how geopolitical tensions and supply chain risks are fueling a massive global infrastructure build tied to AI, driving demand for key materials like copper and rare earths alongside semiconductor names beyond Nvidia (NVDA), including Micron (MU) and AMD Inc. (AMD). He also points to the scale of investment required and potential currency debasement, highlighting gold and B...

Fred Voccola, CEO of Simpro Group, explains how SMBs are using AI to boost efficiency, turning 5–7% margins into over 25% through optimized scheduling and job management. He highlights how AI acts as a digital workforce, helping smaller businesses scale profitably while larger enterprises face disruption from AI-driven efficiencies. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and tr...

Tom White breaks down stocks on the move and shows unusual options trades he found for all his picks. He says Alphabet's (GOOGL) recent rally has more room to run, Rocket Lab (RKLB) will have more muscle due to its Nasdaq-100 (NDX) inclusion, and KLA Corp. (KLAC) gaining more interest as shares hit an all-time high. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every m...

YieldMax ETFs’ Mike Khouw explains how market volatility creates opportunities to harvest options premiums, highlighting the Intel Option Income ETF (INYY) and its proxy strategy using calls, puts, and treasuries. He outlines how the approach captures income and potential upside beyond traditional covered calls, while also noting rising investor education and growing demand in single-stock options...

Evan Schlossman of SuRo Capital highlights strong investor appetite for IPOs, pointing to the massive demand for offerings like SpaceX (SPCX) and the expected debuts from OpenAI and Anthropic. He emphasizes the surge in private market capital tied to AI, with firms like Nvidia (NVDA) supporting the ecosystem, and notes SuRo’s strategy of investing early in companies like Whoop to capture value bef...

Ben Watson with Charles Schwab breaks down the S&P 500’s (SPX) push above 7,500 with sights on 7,700, alongside falling oil prices weighing on Exxon Mobil (XOM) and signaling potential downside. He highlights strength in travel stocks like Boeing (BA), which he sees holding bullish technicals and a strong backlog.

Brendan Burke says now is the time for tech, and Intel (INTC) has a growing role in the AI buildout. He believes current CEO Lip-Bu Tan will turn Intel into a core collaborator with AI hyperscalers that serves as a compelling foundry alternative to TSMC (TSM). Brendan also expects Intel to serve as a strong inferencing and CPU manufacturer as spending for AI accelerates. ======== Schwab Network ==...

Meghna Maharishi discusses how strong demand from middle- and high-income consumers is sustaining travel, even as fuel costs climb, with premium and international trips driving growth for United Airlines (UAL) and Delta Air Lines (DAL). The collapse of Spirit Airlines is tightening capacity and boosting pricing power, while Southwest Airlines (LUV) adjusts its model to compete in a shifting indust...

LikeFolio's Andy Swan is bullish on DoorDash (DASH), citing strong consumer demand that continues to outpace Uber Technologies (UBER) and Maplebear's (CART) Instacart. He says investments in AI, automation, and delivery tech position the company for long-term growth despite short-term profit concerns. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day....