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Micron (MU) posted a blowout earnings report that helped lift the entire technology sector ahead of Thursday's trading session. Jenny Horne explains why the AI memory chipmaker continues to deliver outstanding earnings, helped in part by leveraging pricing. Qualcomm (QCOM) is also breaking out after announcing plans to break into the AI data center market through partnerships with Meta Platfor...

Crypto analyst firm CryptoQuant warns Strategy (MSTR) that it needs to stop focusing on Bitcoin accumulation and instead turn to rebuilding its cash pile. Charles Schwab's Nathan Peterson explains why the headline is catching attention from crypto traders as Strategy hits a new 52-week low. He also touches on the latest developments on the Clarity Act and offers technical analysis on Bitcoin t...

Micron (MU) reports its highly anticipated earnings. Cerebras (CBRS) signaled strength in its report but investors still sold off shares. Stocks in the housing market soared across the sector after KB Home (KBH) posted mixed earnings. Marley Kayden turns to the top stories from Wednesday's trading session. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day....

Micron's (MU) posted a significant beat on EPS, revenue, margins, and guidance — all showing signs that AI memory demand isn't slowing down. Marley Kayden, Sam Vadas, and Alex Coffey offer more insight into all of the key metrics surrounding Micron's report immediately following its release as shares rally after hours. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trad...

Chris Birk breaks down a bipartisan housing bill aimed at boosting supply and expanding homeownership. He notes new home sales have fallen for two straight months, while existing and pending sales rose in May as buyers adjust to affordability challenges. Birk also highlights the 30-year mortgage rate at 6.59%, saying a move closer to 6% could ease the lock-in effect and unlock demand. ======== Sch...

South Korean AI memory giant SK Hynix sets its sights on a U.S. listing as soon as next month. The tentative boon in tech comes as Bitcoin falls below $60,000. Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas discuss their top takeaways from Wednesday's big movers. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetw...

Cory Johnson believes the SpaceX (SPCX) IPO is "pretty unique," saying that the stock holding above its IPO price with current valuations is "kind of a miracle." He attributes the price action to the rising demand for the IPO market that includes names like Anthropic, which Cory calls "the biggest company out there." He outlines expectations for Anthropic, SpaceX'...

Dmitri Maxim of MarpoleAI breaks down the Fed’s changes to bank stress tests, noting reduced transparency and the end of forward guidance. He highlights concerns around extended rules through 2027 and the growing risk in commercial real estate exposures. Maxim warns that smaller banks could be especially vulnerable as conditions in the sector deteriorate. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowerin...

Josh Stevens explains the risks of passive indices concentrated in the Mag 7 and makes the case for active, dividend-focused investing. He highlights undervalued names like Verizon (VZ) and outlines a screening approach centered on dividend growth and value. Stevens also breaks down the CVSM ETF, pointing to holdings such as Sensata Technologies (ST), Lear (LEA), Dynatrace (DT), and BorgWarner (BW...

Kevin Horner of Charles Schwab outlines key support levels for the S&P 500 (SPX), including the 50-day moving average, and flags potential defensive positioning if it breaks. He highlights D.R. Horton (DHI) as a breakout candidate from a nine-month range. Horner also points to strength in Dollar Tree (DLTR), which is nearing four-month highs and stands out within the staples sector. ======== S...

"Qualcomm (QCOM) was an AI company before it was cool," says Olivier Blanchard, pointing to subtle ways the company has advanced its tech standing that markets missed. Now, he sees data center growth as the platform to Qualcomm's next leg higher. Olivier explains how the company fits with the transition of training AI models while maintaining its legacy automotive business. ========...

Tom Essaye breaks down why FedEx (FDX) fell despite a double beat, pointing to a slight miss on operating margins. He highlights the ongoing shift at FedEx and UPS Inc. (UPS) toward higher-margin deliveries in sectors like healthcare and aerospace. Essaye notes demand remains strong, with analysts maintaining confidence in FedEx’s long-term growth. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every...

Futurum's Brendan Burke sees stronger growth for Micron (MU) that investors aren't pricing in. He believes revenue from data center will exceed expectations and points to Micron's "full stack" technology as a long-term benefit. Brendan also expects DRAM and NAND demand to accelerate further as hyperscaler and Anthropic partnerships move into the next stages. ======== Schwab N...

Landon Swan of LikeFolio breaks down Darden Restaurants (DRI), pointing to Olive Garden as a value play and LongHorn Steakhouse as the key growth driver. He highlights strong demand and steady dividends but warns the stock’s proximity to all-time highs could reflect elevated expectations. Swan also flags margin pressure from beef prices and how the K-shaped economy is impacting different parts of...

Katie Hubbard and Erin Sykes break down why affordability remains the key issue in housing. While mortgage demand rises and pending home sales hit a six-month high, new home sales show a significant miss compared to Wall Street estimates. They highlight Lennar (LEN)’s focus on more affordable homes and KB Home (KBH)’s surge after its mixed earnings. They also explain why faster permitting and fewe...

Sheraz Mian of Zacks Investment Research breaks down why the U.S. economy and earnings outlook remain resilient, with more than a third of S&P 500 profits coming from tech. He points to Nvidia (NVDA) and Micron (MU) as key drivers, accounting for roughly half of this year’s growth. He also covers how shifting oil prices are affecting energy estimates and what AI-driven capital spending means f...

As CME Group (CME) experiences a substantial sell-off dragging shares to 52-week lows, TheoTrade's Don Kaufman sees a "rip your face off" rally occurring once bullish momentum grips the stock. He offers a bullish example options trade for CME while turning to bearish trades in DoorDash (DASH) and Caterpillar (CAT). Rick Ducat offers his technical analysis for all three stocks. ======...

Dale Smothers says he only needs five letters across three words to emphasis the important market movers: "AI and Iran." If there's another spike in tensions between Iran and the U.S., he sees crude oil retracing upside prices, which will raise risks in the AI trade. Additionally, Dale also explains that crude's current prices need to persist for months before Americans feel true...

Public software companies have taken a beating in recent months, says Steve Koenig, pointing out opportunity in the valuation resets for stocks in the sector. He considers AI a "disruptive force" but not to all software companies. Cybersecurity is one corner of the software suite he sees benefitting from the AI boom, calling Zscaler (ZS) a well-positioned company. Tom White offers an exa...

FedEx (FDX) posted earnings that initially sparked a sell-off, though investors piled in at the start of Wednesday's session to push back many of those losses. Marley Kayden runs investors through the earnings and what analysts have to say about the global shipping company. Prosper Trading Academy's Scott Bauer offers an example options trade for FedEx. ======== Schwab Network ======== Emp...

Charles Schwab's Nathan Peterson turns to the S&P 500 (SPX) price action and explains why he's "cautious" as concentrated positioning ramps up in the index. He tells investors to brace for Micron's (MU) earnings as the stock seeks to jump a high bar. Kasey McCurdy offers a closer look into the market dynamics and the "sensitive" environment that he sees accelera...

Thomas Ryan of Capital Economics argues the AI-driven capex boom is keeping the U.S. economy stronger than expected, requiring a more hawkish Fed. He calls for roughly 75 basis points of additional rate hikes, saying markets are underpricing that strength. Ryan also explains why U.K. markets have been muted, pointing to tight fiscal constraints despite political shifts. ======== Schwab Network ===...

Dina Ting explains why dividend strategies are gaining renewed attention as markets broaden beyond mega-cap tech. She highlights the appeal of companies with strong balance sheets, steady cash flow, and a history of consistent payouts, which can help limit drawdowns. Ting also points to international dividend stocks, where higher yields, lower valuations, and broader sector exposure offer compelli...

KB Home (KBH) posted mixed earnings and continuing pressure for the homebuilder space. However, as Sam Vadas points out, the stock still rallied after the opening bell. In the tech space, Sam highlights UBS raising its price target for AMD Inc. (AMD) and BTIG initiating coverage on Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) with a buy rating ahead of Grand Theft Auto VI's launch. ======== Schwab Network ====...

Markets are currently experiencing a "very healthy" reset, argues David Trainer. He says companies like Meta Platforms (META) and SpaceX (SPCX) raising debt to fund AI woke investors up and made them reevaluate. David tells investors to find new corners of the market to invest in and makes the case for what he considers a hidden gem: Crocs (CROX). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empower...