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Paycom (PAYC) barely beat on earnings as shares tumbled on guidance that underwhelmed investors. McDonald's (MCD) managed to show it can make profits off its value meal. Restaurant Brands (QSR) couldn't match the rally in its fast food competitor. Diane King Hall takes investors through the earnings movers to watch Thursday morning. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investo...

Kevin Hincks turns to movers affecting markets under the surface. On the jobless claims, he notes the number as little changed from the month prior, suggesting a jobs market finding its footing. In D.C., Kevin explains why he doesn't see the U.S. House on reversing Canada tariffs "going anywhere." ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day...

Bob Sallmann, CFO at McGraw Hill, joins Diane King Hall on Morning Movers to discuss the company's latest earnings beat and rally in share prices. He talks about the strong recurring revenue making up about 80% of its business and the durability of that model. For AI, Bob discusses the feature offerings that McGraw Hill adds and what it means for margin expansion. He adds thoughts about McGraw...

Rick Ducat provides the technicals and the example trade for Coinbase (COIN). The crypto company's 4th quarter earnings report hits the wire after Thursday's close. Rick examines the steady downtrend seen in share prices since the start of 2026. Later, he demonstrates an options trade using a Call Butterfly strategy for Coinbase. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor a...

Cameron Dawson says there are 2 key indicators to watch right now: market leadership and intermarket analysis, including high-yield spreads. She is closely watching the ratio between consumer discretionary and consumer staples stocks as she points out that consumer spending accounts for 2/3 of U.S. GDP. Later, Cameron discusses the SaaS selling, or as she calls it "software as a soreness,&quo...

The U.S. House of Representatives took a first step to block tariffs on Canada. Kevin Green dissects the economic impact for border states and what it means for the White House's overall tariff policy. KG also recaps and examines the post-earnings moves for Cisco (CSCO) and Applovin (APP). For Thursday's trade, he still sees a "pretty wide range" with upside calls at the 7000 lev...

Applied Materials (AMAT) shares are hovering between a $15 range between $345-$330 ahead of earnings. Charles Schwab's Ben Watson breaks down the technical patterns on its chart. He calls it a nice pattern of "rolling highs" over the last year, but has a possible caution at the $345 level. Ben sees a potential double top reversal if shares fall after earnings and approach $285. =====...

While the divergence between software and hardware took up much of the oxygen in markets, Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas turn to important stories that didn't shake headlines as much. They discuss the latest updates on stablecoin regulation in the states and the resurgence of memory chip rallies in stocks like Micron (MU) and SanDisk (SNDK). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every inves...

Pegasystems Inc. (PEGA) is navigating a jittery market as enterprise software stocks face growing A.I. skepticism. CFO Ken Stillwell points to steady 14% growth in annual contract value and stronger-than-expected free cash flow, even after the stock slid following its latest report. Stillwell says Pegasystems’ declarative workflows and agentic execution give it an edge in regulated industries, rei...

Teradata (TDC) became a bright spot for a software industry with almost nothing but red arrows on Wednesday's session. Beyond its earnings beat, George Tsilis points to other moves happening inside the company in its push to utilize more AI. Analysts are largely bullish on Teradata's prospects, so long as it fends off strong competition. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every in...

Derek Yan with KraneShares talks about his firm's Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (AGIX), which includes pre-IPO companies like Anthropic and xAI. He argues the ETF makes it easier for investors to access the private market space and get ahead of public market debuts KraneShares expects to outperform. Derek later talks about how you can identify future winners in the evolving tech...

Investors are rotating out of large-cap growth as cyclical sectors gain momentum. Todd Sohn points to strong inflows into industrials, materials, and energy ETFs, along with renewed interest in small caps after heavy outflows, while noting that Japanese equities remain an underappreciated contrarian opportunity. Sohn also discusses volatility in metals and digital assets, including the iShares Gol...

LikeFolio's recent data on Applovin (APP) shows falling interest in the stock, though Andy Swan believes the company is "crushing it" in the advertising space. After shares slid 40% off last year's record high, he thinks valuations are more appropriate to balance Applovin's core profit model. That said, Andy warns there's risk behind his view. ======== Schwab Network ====...

The U.S. labor market is showing new momentum after a delayed January jobs report revealed a stronger-than-expected gain of 130,000 jobs. Nicole Bachaud says stabilizing trade policy and earlier rate cuts are rebuilding executive confidence, even as layoffs fade and unemployment appears to be leveling off. Jason England adds that a resilient economy and sticky inflation reduce the urgency for near...

The market is shifting from index-driven gains to a focus on fundamentals, marking a turning point for tech-heavy portfolios. Michael Bapis explains that software stocks are cooling as investors take a closer look at the massive capital expenditures behind A.I., even as the broader technology revolution remains intact. Bapis also points to strength in financials and pharmaceuticals and outlines st...

Charles Schwab's Joe Mazzola is back on the Watch List to talk about the firm's STAX report for January. He notes a "buy the dip" mentality that persisted in Big Tech, with investors scooping up shares in Microsoft (MSFT) post-earnings. Nvidia (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), and Netflix (NFLX) were among other top buys. Joe does note a theme of "selling into strength" for January...

Futurum's Daniel Newman talks about his firm's "AI 15 picks," which includes software companies like Palantir (PLTR) and utility-based stocks like Nebius (NBIS) and IREN Ltd. (IREN). While the Mag 7 remains in the spotlight due to their size, Daniel urges investors turn to smaller names with potential to maximize profits with AI. On Palantir, he sees more upside despite the compa...

Beneath the surface of headline economic data, the U.S. labor market is cooling in ways that traditional reports fail to capture. Jason Greer explores the disconnect between falling unemployment figures and the lived reality of workers facing persistent inflationary pressures and stagnant wage growth. While the official numbers suggest stability, the necessity of multiple jobs and the rising cost...

Shopify (SHOP) shares fell sharply after its 4Q earnings figures failed to hold an after-hours rally. Mark Gibbens highlights that the current economic backdrop and healthy consumer spending could provide a strong tailwind for the business’ long-term growth. Meanwhile, Andy Wang points to a new $2 billion share buyback program as a clear sign of management's confidence in the company's tra...

Brunswick Corporation (BC) is signaling a potential market trough as it navigates the onset of the peak boating season. Ryan Gwillim highlights the company's recent earnings beat and record free cash flow, attributing the success to lean inventory management and a rebound in retail demand. While potential tariff costs remain a headwind for 2026, the company is leveraging its technology-driven...

TheoTrade's Don Kaufman is hopping onto a bullish trend in UPS Inc. (UPS) but leans away from "stretched" moves in Lululemon (LULU) and Toll Brothers (TOL). He offers example options trades backing his analysis on Wednesday's Big 3. Rick Ducat turns to bearish and bullish trends in all three stocks. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every mark...

Jeffrey Small explains that a resilient labor market and strong GDP forecasts are challenging the case for near-term rate cuts. While high valuations sparked recent volatility in stocks like Microsoft (MSFT) and Nvidia (NVDA), Small views the massive Mag 7 AI CapEx as a long-term investment cycle similar to Amazon’s (AMZN) early days. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and...

Cloudflare (NET) saw a strong rally Wednesday after posting stronger-than-expected earnings Tuesday evening. Marley Kayden explains why Cloudflare management calls the report its "strongest quarter yet" helped by a more favorable environment for AI agents. Prosper Trading Academy's Scott Bauer turns to the options front and offers a call spread trade for Cloudflare. ======== Schwab N...

MGM Resorts (MGM) posted an earnings beat in its latest report and promised investors will see a stronger 2026. However, they project it not to happen until the back half of 2026. Chad Beynon explains where he sees the company and Wynn Resorts (WYNN) maneuvering for the coming quarters, which includes a stronger reliance on the prediction market surge. Tom White turns to an example options trade f...

Kevin Gordon with Charles Schwab says certain downward revisions in the nonfarm payrolls print is nothing to be concerned about. He believes the metrics overall point to a stronger-than-expected economy. On the international front, Michelle Gibley explains how a weaker U.S. dollar set the stage for outperformance in stocks outside the U.S. Following Japan's recent election, she urges investors...