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Samuel Diarbakerly says stability in the bond market is paramount for equities in 2026. He thinks Rick Rieder will be the new Fed Chair and expects at least two rate cuts. He wants a globally positioned portfolio and says to hold steady on international diversification. “Don’t be shy about small and mid caps,” he adds. Stay away from equal-weight, he warns, calling it a “participation trophy trade...

Before Seagate's (STX) earnings after Tuesday's close, Nitin Sacheti tells investors to keep "high expectations" in mind for the company and its peers. He points to companies not meeting investor hopes as a "hiccup" to the trade even if earnings continue to come in strong. Nitin later explains how Seagate, Micron (MU), SanDisk (SNDK) and Western Digital (WDC) all play t...

Marley Kayden covers the health insurance industry after the Trump administration kept Medicare rates relatively flat, as opposed to the 5%-6% they expected. She also looks at UnitedHealth (UNH), which just reported earnings that are being overshadowed by the headlines. Tim Biggam brings an example options trade on UNH, pointing to the $300 level as one to watch. ======== Schwab Network ======== E...

Economic data Tuesday moved markets, though @CharlesSchwab's Joe Mazzola believes it's Wednesday that will have the week's biggest mover potential. He explains how Mag 7 earnings in Microsoft (MSFT), Meta Platforms (META), and Tesla (TSLA) can rattle markets and how it can "tip the scale" for the rotation trade. Cooper Howard has his eyes on the Fed and ways the FOMC can show...

Ximena Alemán thinks investors should focus on how much of the U.S. economy relies on access to credit as the U.S. government looks to cap rates. She discusses how AI is already impacting the financial sector, seeing a huge opportunity for disruption. She thinks new players will offer new credit options through the technology. It is also offering connection within a traditionally siloed industry,...

A sharp downtick in U.S. consumer confidence sent a shock of volatility in stocks, something Kevin Green tells investors to keep a pulse on for Tuesday's trading session. He also urges investors to watch news abroad after India and the EU agree on a big trading deal. KG suggests it's a sign international allies are limiting their dependence on the U.S. He later highlights technical trends...

About 100 companies report earnings this week, including Mag 7 companies like Microsoft (MSFT), Meta Platforms (META), and Tesla (TSLA). Kenny Polcari remains "very bullish" on tech's strength for the rest of the year, citing strong earnings growth that is "nothing like the dot com bubble." Even with Mag 7 in focus, Kenny's also watching the memory chip trade starting w...

General Motors (GM) may have faced headwinds and saw an impressive run into 2026, though the stock continued to accelerate following its earnings report. Diane King Hall talks about what's driving shares higher. In the defense space, Diane talks about the better-than-expected beats in RTX Corp. (RTX) and Northrop Grumman (NOC). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and tra...

Chris Versace is homing in on guidance from Mag 7 earnings reports. Microsoft (MSFT) needs to show monetization and a higher backlog. Meta Platforms (META) needs to update investors on their advertising strategies and give more info on their subscription plans. Apple (AAPL) is generally expected to have a good quarter, but Chris is a little concerned about their outlook. He hopes to see an AI-enab...

Tom White joins Morning Movers with his eyes on Seagate (STX). Shares of the memory-maker have catapulted to all-time highs this week with shares up 30% just this month alone. Later, Tom looks at a bullish example options trade taking into account the company's upcoming earnings report. He demonstrates a put vertical strategy and explains the reasons why it has a more passive stance. ========...

The Trump administration's announcement of holding payments for Medicare Advantage plans flat sent healthcare-tied stocks in freefall. UnitedHealthcare (UNH) traded down 20% in premarket hours. Kevin Hincks explains that while healthcare is dragging down the Dow Jones, Big Tech is holding its own with Mag 7 earnings on the horizon. As metals "trade in their own world," Kevin notes th...

Paisley Nardini breaks down the big tech stocks ahead of earnings this week. She and Diane King Hall posit the question: Should the Mag 7 be called the Mag 7? Paisley discusses the differences within the megacap group and why the moniker might stick around for the near-term. Meanwhile, investors and traders prepare for the latest FOMC decision which Paisley says will be closely watched alongside t...

Karl Brauer joins Diane King Hall to discuss the automotive landscape following the latest quarterly figures from General Motors (GM). "There's still enough people out there willing to pay for these expensive vehicles," he adds. Karl notes the company's transformation underway from an EV focus to a core business related to its trucks and SUV models. Later he notes the internation...

Kevin Green kicks off the day with a look at the big picture and earnings wraps. Communication and IT have been leading over the last few trading sessions. He sees a potential vol shift over the next few days. KG reviews UnitedHealth (UNH) earnings, which were mixed and forecasted a revenue decline in FY26; he covers how the new Medicare reimbursement rate is hitting the sector. He also digs into...

Micron (MU) is "an interesting chart," says Ben Watson. He breaks down technical conditions for the memory company's stock performance. He highlights the $388 line as a level to watch and adds the ADX study, noting a strong upside move above the 25 line suggesting a possible bull flag opening. On a 1-year timeframe, Ben underlines previous support levels at $265 and $348 with a possi...

Money isn’t just about markets anymore — it’s about wellness, freedom, relationships, and long-term stability. On this episode of Market Overtime, Diane King Hall sits down with Jason Tartick to break down his Money Playbook for 2026 and how people should be thinking about money in an uncertain economic landscape. Jason — host of the hit podcast Trading Secrets and bestselling author of Talk Money...

Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas examine Monday's mixed market performance as investors prepare for a massive earnings week ahead. Gold prices soared to new all-time highs as markets brace for the next FOMC rate decision and a slew of Mag 7 earnings reports on the horizon. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newslet...

“The IPO market is off to a really good start” in 2026, says Troy Hooper. “There’s many more in the pipeline.” He thinks we are building off 2025 momentum, a more friendly regulatory regime, and investor capital looking for places to go. IPOs are coming across sectors, from healthcare to technology, with some names like SpaceX and Anthropic highly anticipated. However, the “Sell America” trade is...

Revolution Medicines (RVMD) reversed a lot of its recent rally on Monday after the Wall Street Journal reported that Merck (MRK) is no longer looking to buy the biotech firm. However, as George Tsilis explains, there may be more pressure pinning the stock beyond its potential missed acquisition story. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscrib...

With four of the Mag 7 companies reporting earnings this week, Ben Bajarin says the key aspect uniting all of them is "shape of demand." With AI infrastructure expected to go "up and to the right," Ben poses the question as to how much of AI's buildout is already priced in to Meta Platforms (META) and Microsoft (MSFT) shares. However, he believes Apple (AAPL) can still bene...

General Motors (GM) hit a historic 25-year high stock price earlier in January, setting the stage for a higher bar in the company's earnings Tuesday. Alex Coffey turns to the short and long-term price action in General Motors to highlight key levels investors need to watch. He later highlights an uptick in options activity into earnings. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every invest...

Marta Norton says earnings are the “main stage” and geopolitics has been the “sideshow” distracting traders. She’s looking for the A.I. trade to prove itself this season; she has “mixed feelings” on the market broadening narrative. Marta covers the outlook for the Fed and rate cuts in 2026, and how it could impact markets. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, ever...

William Lee and Brian Jacobsen preview the Fed meeting this week. William compares the current scenario to Greenspan’s Fed Chair tenure, with productivity creating a buffer to inflation. He wants the Fed not to “fight last year’s war” and discusses the political pressure on their decision-making. Brian thinks the Fed should focus more on labor, as productivity gains often translate to profit margi...

Lucas Downey with @MoneyFlowsCom points to what he calls a "monumental rotation" into the Russell 2000 as a crucial one. One aspect he sees driving investors to the index: value, with Lucas pointing to small and mid-caps having a lower PE compared to SPX peers. On the memory chip trade, Lucas expects stocks like Micron (MU) and Western Digital (WDC) to continue their rallies so long as e...

Didi Caldwell explains how the severe winter weather has impacted the supply and price of natural gas, which is used to heat homes. She covers the massive spike in prices as deliveries become limited, with natural gas operating on a just-in-time system that can be easily disrupted. Didi also covers the health of the grid overall. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trade...