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Goldman Sachs issued a downgrade for Intuit (INTU) after shares experienced a sharp sell-off following earnings. Charles Schwab's Kevin Horner talks about how the recent downtrend offers an argument that the stock hit a new bottom. He compares Intuit's short-term trading action with long-term trends. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. S...

Markets took a step back in premarket trading Tuesday, something Kevin Green has his eyes on beyond the opening bell. However, tech names continue to catch a bid in a Wall Street rally that gets narrower. HP Enterprise (HPE) shares popped after earnings came in much stronger than anticipated, as did Marvell (MRVL) thanks to a nod from Nvidia (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang. KG notes one Big Tech firm pull...

On this episode of Market Matters, Shay Boloor, Chief Market Strategist at Futurum Equities, breaks down Big Tech and the AI trade. He explains why AI didn’t kill Google’s search business, examines the next potential waves of the AI boom, and gives an inside look at the life of a market strategist. Shay also recaps some of his best market calls, including Palantir (PLTR) and Digital Ocean (DOCN)....

Nvidia (NVDA) shares grew after announcing the company's new AI superchip and partnership with Microsoft (MSFT). Micron's (MU) rally continued as AI memory demand stays in focus. MGM Resorts (MGM) gets a buyer from private markets. Marley Kayden carries investors through the biggest stock stories of the session. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every m...

Marley Kayden explains why crude oil is climbing again as renewed Middle East tensions support prices. Sam Vadas breaks down the rally in SoftBank shares fueled by AI and OpenAI investment optimism. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS app - https://a...

Dean Quiambao unpacks a new era of mega-IPOs driven by AI-native companies, where the old "Rule of 40" has been replaced by a higher bar demanding $500 million in revenue and a clear path to profitability. He explains how established players like Nvidia (NVDA) and infrastructure giants like SpaceX are fueling massive capital flows across the sector, while legacy SaaS firms scramble to ke...

"Manias can last a lot longer than anyone thinks," argues Nigam Arora. However, he points to "extremely positive" sentiment, upped earnings expectations, and significant concentration as signs that a pullback is very likely before midterms take the wheel of macro moves. To protect your portfolio, he offers perspective on how his firm uses dynamic hedging while still participati...

Michael Monaghan breaks down the two major AI trends: foundation models and agentic AI. He explores why the trends impact Dell Technologies' (DELL) AI server growth, Palantir's (PLTR) unique software capabilities, and Oracle's (ORCL) infrastructure constraints. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsle...

VanEck's Kyle DaCruz breaks down the launch of the VanEck BNB ETF (VBNB) — the first U.S. spot exchange-traded product for the BNB blockchain — and why it marks a turning point for traditional investors accessing one of the largest digital asset ecosystems. He also points to legislative tailwinds like the CLARITY Act as the institutional green light accelerating the convergence of artificial i...

Ellen Wald and Carly Garner discuss oil prices and geopolitical tensions, noting that the long-term outlook for oil has passed the point of return for supply concerns. Ellen says commercial stocks serve as a buffer and sees no end to the oil shortage situation, while Carly is optimistic on that the Strait of Hormuz won't serve as a critical chokepoint to the energy trade. ======== Schwab Netwo...

Charles Schwab's Ben Watson examines an S&P 500 (SPX) pushing toward the 7700 level, cautioning that while the trend remains bullish, the index looks overextended near key resistance. He also breaks down a divergence in energy, contrasting Occidental Petroleum's (OXY) uncertain breakout at $60.75 with Phillips 66's (PSX) stronger overall trend driven by its refining advantage. ====...

Luke Lloyd, CEO of Lloyd Financial Group, argues today's market looks nothing like the dot-com bubble, pointing to a valuation disconnect in software and a recovery opportunity in Intel (INTC). He makes the case that Alphabet (GOOGL) — not Nvidia (NVDA) — is the ultimate AI play, and that AI will expand margins for software leaders rather than replace them. ======== Schwab Network ======== Emp...

Eddie Best breaks down SpaceX’s path toward a potential $1T valuation, supported by strong demand across aerospace, defense, and AI. Governance concerns remain, but similar founder control structures at Alphabet (GOOGL) and Meta (META) provide context. Strong defense-tech IPOs and Anthropic’s filing highlight ongoing investor appetite. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and...

LikeFolio's Andy Swan says Dollar General (DG) is benefiting from trade-down trends, with rising traffic pointing to steady demand. Tariffs and margin pressure remain risks. The focus is on whether pricing can offset those pressures into earnings. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabn...

Morningstar's William Kerwin and Ed Butowsky discuss the recent surge in AI memory stocks, warning that rapid price appreciation can create risks for long-term investors. They compare Micron (MU) and SanDisk (SNDK), arguing that while both may continue to perform well, Ed points to SanDisk as a more attractive risk-reward profile. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and...

Kevin Rubin, CFO of Zscaler (ZS), discusses the company's recent earnings and the unprecedented pace of AI adoption. He also shares insights on the Symmetry Systems acquisition and how Zscaler aims to adapt to the everchanging cybersecurity landscape. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://sch...

Prosper Trading Academy's Scott Bauer starts today's Big 3 by highlighting Arista Networks (ANET), noting the stock has rallied and filled a major gap from earnings. He then turns to the SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) and its downtrend from the 200-day SMA and likes Dollar General (DG) as a potential earnings opportunity. Scott offers example options trades for his picks and Rick Ducat walks u...

Ted Thatcher says the S&P 500 (SPX) rally is backed by strong earnings, not just AI-driven optimism, with Alphabet (GOOGL) standing out on fundamentals. He warns that elevated yields, rising energy prices, and consumer pressure could test markets, while also assessing the long-term outlook for Nvidia (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and Micron (MU). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowe...

Ed Yardeni sees the S&P 500 (SPX) reaching 8,250 by year-end on strong earnings momentum. He warns the Fed could shift toward rate hikes as early as July, while still viewing higher Treasury yields as healthy and favoring energy amid potential summer volatility. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter -...

Futurum president Dan O'Brien talks about why he's expecting strong results from HPE (HPE) after the stock hit a 52-week high. He discusses the high expectations heading into earnings, key margin trends, and whether AI demand and industry scarcity can translate into greater possibility. Tom White walks us through an example options trade. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every i...

Hostilities in the Middle East escalate, causing crude oil prices to spike at the start of Monday's trading session. Kevin Green explains how headlines from Iranian officials generate new headwinds for the energy trade should they materialize. In equities, KG touches on Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK/B) $6.8 billion acquisition of Taylor Morrison Home (TMHC) and Barry Diller's People Inc. p...

Marley Kayden breaks down Nvidia's (NVDA) new RTX Spark Superchip and CEO Jensen Huang's vision for the N1X processor. Huang says this shift for computers could be as significant as the smartphone revolution, with AI labs and major manufacturers partnering to transform the future of computers. Prosper Trading Academy's Charles Moon walks us through an example options trade. ======== Sc...

Charles Schwab's Cooper Howard turns to the fixed income landscape as equities experience a euphoric rally led by tech. He explains how the rise in crude oil prices serves as a key indicator for longer-term yield movement and the "floor" sustained tensions between the U.S. and Iran builds for fixed income. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every m...

The rally in stocks is getting narrower, says Kevin Hincks, pointing out the S&P 500's (SPX) recent move higher despite 9 of 11 sectors being lower at times. It comes as the index sees overbought technical metrics. As markets run higher on strong earnings, Kevin has his eyes on reports this week like Broadcom (AVGO) and Lululemon (LULU) that will add more color to the picture in multiple i...

Jeffrey Katz of TCW Group warns that market euphoria may be masking a looming strain on the consumer, even as a strong labor market supports sentiment. He explains why TCW is underweight corporate credit and favoring securitized assets amid tight spreads and shifting rate expectations, while also weighing how potential Fed leadership changes could support a lower-rate backdrop. ======== Schwab Net...