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Bart Smith covers stablecoins and the banking industry. The good news for the latter is that margins are up and “we haven’t had a credit cycle for a long time.” The gap between small and large banks will remain unless smaller banks find more aggressive growth. Stablecoins, smart contracts, and blockchain are “the future:” the question is who will use the tech to make a better offer. Bart thinks ba...

The latest PMI composite report came in better than expected but ISM services was below estimates. Kevin Green warns the latter is "stagflationary" in nature. He later turns to Enphase Energy's (ENPH) rally which KG himself predicted was likely. He recaps his analysis and turns to call-filled options activity fueling the AI and energy beneficiary. ======== Schwab Network ======== Emp...

Nancy Prial sees multiple catalysts for broad market growth, including Fed policy. Industrials are “the key growth area” for the future and AI is the “next Industrial Revolution.” In megatrends she looks for the suppliers: in the gold rush, miners still needed to eat and buy tools, after all. She highlights Patrick Industries (PATK), Sterling Infrastructure (STRL), Cohu (COHU) and Exzeo (XZO). ===...

Enphase Energy (ENPH) surged more than 30% after the company posted an earnings beat and strong guidance. Diane King Hall explains why the sharp move in shares surprised her and why analysts consider it a turning point for the company. Eli Lilly (LLY) saw outstanding year-over-year revenue growth in its weight loss drugs. It's a stark contrast to a lack of growth in Chipotle's (CMG) report...

Jay Jacobs shares some iShares ETFs to watch, including the AI Innovation and Tech ETF (BAI) and the Systematic Alternatives ETF (IALT). He walks through the strategies and holdings of these ETFs and why investors might be interested. He continues to be optimistic about markets in 2026, but says the best opportunities may be more “granular” this year. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering ev...

22,000 private payrolls added in January fell below estimates for 45,000, per the ADP employment report. Kevin Hincks says it continues the "no hire, no fire" narrative cast over markets in recent months. As for the tech trade, he points to Alphabet (GOOGL) as a potential catalyst following Tuesday's stark sell-off in software stocks. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every...

Alphabet (GOOGL) earnings will take center stage following Wednesday's closing bell. Rick Ducat maps out the latest chart patterns to watch on the Mag 7 giant as its stock continues to notch new all-time highs. Later, Tom White compiles an example options trade for Google's parent company. He uses a "passive" neutral to bearish strategy, selling an out of the money call vertical...

Erin Gibbs heads to the NYSE set to discuss the backdrop for 2026, pointing to tax cuts as a potential catalyst for growth. She's looking for good growth, stable inflation and hopefully an end to the "K-shaped" economy. Erin says she doesn't see any red flags on the horizon, citing positive manufacturing data as another indicator of strength. The only wrinkle on her radar: misste...

"There's been some sunshine" on European markets, says Tim Levene. He explores the "great success story" of European fintech and makes the case for equities overseas versus the U.S. On a fundamental basis, Tim suggests investors "look under the hood" and that people "underestimate" potential geopolitical uncertainty. He adds that London-based fintech com...

The analyst at Citizens upgraded Airbnb (ABNB) to an outperform rating ahead of the company's earnings report. Rachel Dashiell joins Diane King Hall to breakdown the technical conditions for the travel & leisure stock. Rachel first looks at the 20-day timeframe, noting a gentle downtrend in the 50-day simple moving average. But on the 1-year chart, she says it might not be the most appeali...

Kevin Green says unexpected China sales might have actually been a detriment to AMD (AMD) in its latest earnings report. "Stripping away" those figures he says AMD actually missed Street estimates, but he does underline strong demand for data centers and AI. Meanwhile, Supermicro (SMCI) saw its quarterly sales figures double and guidance suggests "sustained order shipments' with...

Sam Vadas and Alex Coffey talk about ways the markets are pricing in Kevin Warsh as the expected Fed Chair to replace Jerome Powell. They also discuss how geopolitical tensions offered a chance for gold and silver to rally and reclaim some of Friday's losses. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for...

AMD Inc. (AMD) posted earnings and revenue beats backed with strong growth in its data center sector. Shares still slid after hours. Alex Coffey, Sam Vadas, and Kevin Green break down the numbers to explain the reaction following the report's release. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all inve...

Industrial and aerospace manufacturer Woodward (WWD) is a company George Tsilis believes is well-positioned. He turns to the legacy company's latest earnings that make the stock's recent rally one worth watching. George compares Woodward to peers like GE Aerospace (GE). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are no...

Nic Roberts-Huntley calls this market “the most unenjoyable environment” since October 2025, driven by uncertainty from “lots of different angles.” Across the board, the narrative is “wait and see,” drying up flows and creating bigger risk of a downturn. On Bitcoin, he doesn’t think it’s a crypto winter, but that people are beginning to use the product differently. “We proved last year that it is...

"Once you get to space, everything is limitless," says Stephen Sopko. He points to the tentative merger between xAI and SpaceX as one that offers a wealth of possibilities, from powering data centers in space to building satellites which will offer wireless global coverage. Two headwinds Stephen sees for Elon Musk's ambitions: the timeline and international questions he'll have to answer. ========...

Ted Rossman and MacKenzie Peterson round-table PayPal (PYPL) earnings and their new CEO announcement. MacKenzie calls the report “tough,” with a “big, big miss” and “very, very soft” guidance. “A change needs to happen,” she says, and discusses the task the new CEO has in front of him. Ted thinks this is “more of a PayPal story” than a fintech or payments sector story. “It’s a very competitive spa...

Bitcoin's dip below $75,000 is something David Siemer calls a "buying opportunity." He sees promise in the crypto space long-term due to fundamental shifts through the Clarity Act and big banks boosting exposure to cryptocurrencies. He expects Bitcoin to move back above $100,000 in the coming months and Ethereum to reclaim record highs, though it may take more time for the latter. ==...

Kevin Horner’s Technical Tuesday covers the S&P 500 (SPX), Devon Energy (DVN), and Vulcan Materials (VMC). On the SPX, he thinks a new high this week is “dubious,” but traders may want to “be positioned for comfort” going forward in anticipation of a potential breakdown. DVN moved through a “very important level” of resistance, creating a potential opportunity for a new uptrend. He highlights...

Dryden Pence believes fiscal policy, monetary policy, and industrial policy are all aligning to be “highly stimulative going forward.” He thinks the market will continue to climb and broaden, though the Mag 7 may still lead. He notes that so far earnings have been constructive in 4Q. The nomination of Kevin Warsh to Fed Chair puts another adult in the room, Dryden says. His picks right now include...

On a day where Bitcoin hit 52-week lows, Rebecca Liao makes the case that Kevin Warsh's presidential nomination for Fed Chair will be beneficial for cryptocurrencies. She argues the Clarity Act will not be enough for digital assets and believes Warsh's leadership will offer the next leg higher for the blockchain. Rebecca later discusses other bullish catalysts for Bitcoin, from bank adopti...

Likefolio’s Landon Swan thinks Chipotle (CMG) has a low bar to clear for its earnings this quarter. They’ve blamed some of their struggles on the lower-end consumer eating out less, but Landon thinks consumers may have just switched to other brands. He cites price, portion sizes, and the perception of value at issue for CMG. Overall, he says Chipotle is “getting it wrong right now,” but is neither...

Wedbush's Scott Devitt is constructive when it comes to Uber Technologies' (UBER) short-term potential. It's Uber's long road toward uncertainty where he's not confident. Scott points to autonomous driving technology and rising competition in the industry from Alphabet's (GOOGL) Waymo and Tesla (TSLA) as major headwinds. Tom White offers an example options trade for Uber. =...

As the tech trade struggles on Tuesday's trading session, Prosper Trading Academy's Charles Moon offers three opportunities he sees tied to the sector. He takes investors through his analysis and options trades for Intel (INTC), Apple (AAPL), and Hut 8 (HUT). Rick Ducat turns to the bearish and bullish levels to watch in today's Big 3. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every...

Meghan Joyce calls Palantir's (PLTR) latest earnings an "inflection point" for the company. While the AI software giant's international sales remain weak, its 137% year-over-year commercial revenue growth is a metric Meghan believes can't be ignored. As for Christopher Davis, he agrees with positivity backing the growth outlook but remains cautious on Palantir under future pr...