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Tim Quast defines market structure as the behavior of money behind price and volume. “Thankfully, it’s a mathematical event, and you can measure it,” he explains. Demand is taut now, “meaning we’re at the top of a cycle,” he says, though that doesn’t mean the market will “fall apart.” He explains average change and cycle length, and what catalysts to watch. Tim likes Sandisk (SNDK). ======== Schwa...

R.J. Hottovy previews Starbucks (SBUX) earnings and its attempts to turn around. He looks at its marketing efforts, including Red Cup Day. Bad weather could hit demand short-term, but R.J. sees some positive tailwinds in the back half of the quarter. Product innovations, menu changes, and efforts to connect with customers are beginning to bear fruit, he says. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empow...

Likefolio’s Landon Swan compares UPS and FedEx (FDX) consumer sentiment. He notes last quarter’s earnings were strong, but it was driven by price increases rather than volume increases. “They’re definitely declining in usage” vs FDX, Landon says, and notes that the company is trying to cut costs and aim for ‘better not bigger.’ He also covers how Amazon’s (AMZN) continued delivery investments are...

Ahead of Boeing's (BA) earnings before Tuesday's opening bell, Ben Tsocanos gives investors a bird's eye view perspective on the company. He see the earnings report getting a lift from an improved supply story as Boeing transitions to a higher build rate for Max jets. Tom White offers insight on the options front through an example trade for the stock. ======== Schwab Network ========...

Angelo Zino sees Meta Platforms (META) moving the most off this week's round of Mag 7 earnings. He sees the stock on the cheaper side as it trades under 20-times earnings, though Shay Boloor warns the company needs to do more to diversify AI prospects. Though the company doesn't report this week, Shay's Mag 7 earnings pick is Amazon (AMZN) as he sees tremendous upside with AWS. Both Sh...

John Baumgartner spotlights food and beverage spending, sharing his firm’s recent consumer survey. After a difficult last few years, with consumers cutting back, trading down, and bargain hunting, he sees more families saying the picture has improved. Employment uncertainty, however, is a huge worry among Americans, and they are likelier to save their tax refunds, he says. Cuts to food stamps coul...

Aquiles Larrea, Jr. sees plenty of opportunity for investors to scoop up stocks trading at what he calls "cheap" prices. One of them is a Big 3 pick in Constellation Energy (CEG), which Aquiles calls a high quality company tied to the AI trade. SanDisk (SNDK) and ASML Holding (ASML) are other names he sees adding muscle as the tech trade grows. Kevin Green gives investors insight into th...

“All the market wants right now is stability and consistency,” says Ted Thatcher, but volatility continues. He argues that Americans’ economic outlook is largely based on their ability to access credit and discusses GDP and earnings potential. Key opportunities for investors include “bottlenecks” like Iren (IREN), along with silver and Amazon (AMZN). Iren has recently made several major deals with...

Marley Kayden covers Redburn’s upgrade on Meta Platforms (META) ahead of its earnings on Wednesday. She notes analysts think the stock could drop around $100 temporarily after the report, and that they think it may be an ideal moment for investors to enter. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://s...

Michelle Gibley with @CharlesSchwab turns to Japanese markets to explain why "yen intervention" can impact U.S. investors. She compares the risk with the Yen Carry Trade seen two years ago to highlight what makes this different from that event. As for other international movers, Michelle talks about why U.S. allies are seeking to tighten their ties with China as the U.S. pushes away. ===...

Seth Meyer sees a profound geopolitical shift over the next few years and discusses how to protect your portfolio. Focusing on the bond market, he explains worries around Japan and the U.S., with multiple rate cuts anticipated this year from the Fed. Lower-income consumers are being squeezed, which is something to watch, but he doesn’t see the bifurcation as abnormal. ======== Schwab Network =====...

Tech is back in focus with four of the Mag 7 names reporting earnings this week. Kevin Green sees mega caps capturing the market momentum. He points to Big Tech leading price action Monday morning as a sign that the broadening trade may move to the back seat. KG later talks about Nvidia's (NVDA) additional $2 billion investment into CoreWeave (CRWV) as a sign the AI infrastructure story still...

Ryan Detrick anticipates 10%+ growth from this 4Q earnings season, along with record profit margins and strong productivity. While he expects volatility, he’s bullish overall and thinks we can see double-digit market returns in 2026. He’s “more neutral” on the Mag 7 and thinks the baton is being passed to the other 493 companies in the S&P 500. Ryan covers potential concerns around Japanese ma...

Cisco (CSCO) has a new bull in Evercore ISI after the firm upgraded the stock and boosted its price target. Diane King Hall talks about the tailwinds it sees for the legacy tech company. Applovin (APP) shares rallied after Needham upgraded the stock and posted a price target pointing to significant upside. Diane then explains why Phillip Securities is turning up the volume on its Netflix (NFLX) an...

Mike Morey calls the jump in natural gas futures due to the cold weather a “knee-jerk” move and expects it to subside soon. He thinks gas prices will also trend down, citing a “massive oversupply.” He talks the pros and cons of Venezuela’s oil market coming back online and how it can change global energy dynamics. He “really likes” Cheniere Energy (LNG) right now, along with Baker Hughes (BKR). Ko...

Kevin Hincks returns to the floor of the @cboeglobalmarkets and takes investors through the whirlwind of catalysts throughout the week. Among them: Mag 7 earnings like Tesla (TSLA), Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), and Meta Platforms (META). Keep your eyes on commodities as well, with Kevin pointing out silver and gold's glimmering rally catching lots of attention. Natural gas also has made par...

Boeing's (BA) earnings have elevated attention for the first time in years, says Tom White. He explains why Tuesday's report before the opening bell is so important for the company's trajectory and previews key metrics to watch. Tom highlights technical trends in Boeing's stock chart and offers an example options trade. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and...

Silver and gold continue to rally after seeing sharp momentum in 2025, and Larry Tentarelli makes the case for a continuing run. He urges investors to have exposure to the metal space in their portfolios. Larry also sees hardware staying strong, particularly low-flying semiconductor stocks to storage chips like Lam Research (LRCX), to Micron (MU), to Western Digital (WDC). Keep an eye on the Mag 7...

Evercore ISI says Cisco (CSCO) is trading at a discount. The firm upgraded the legacy tech company a couple weeks ahead of earnings. Charles Schwab's Rachel Dashiell takes investors through the 90-day and one-year charts to show key levels for investors to keep in mind. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsl...

Kevin Green kicks off the trading week with a glimpse into the start of earnings season and the road ahead for Mag 7 firms set to report. He believes semiconductor-centric companies in the SOX can take over upside momentum so long as Big Tech shows strong growth signals. As for the metals trade, KG calls silver a "higher beta" gold and weighs how much longer the rally can continue. He la...

Charles Schwab's Adam Lynch returns to Crypto Corner and analyzes the latest moves in Bitcoin, which has sharply underperformed silver and gold. He explains why bitcoin and crypto as a whole struggled despite having similar trading properties to metals. Adam also notes the latest legislative moves in D.C. and the difficulties that come despite bipartisan crypto support. He ends on BitGo's...

President Trump exhibiting his "Art of the Deal" tactics at Davos shouldn't worry investors, says Chris Versace. He explains how you can brace for more volatility expected ahead. As for next week's Mag 7 earnings, Chris points to AI adoption and CapEx spending as the most important metrics to watch. He sees Apple (AAPL) trading sideways for now as it finds its footing in AI. Chri...

Iggy Ioppe discusses the financial world's shift toward 24/7 tokenized equities and blockchain-based settlement. He explains how moving real-world assets onto blockchain rails can democratize access to the U.S. financial system, allowing global investors to bypass traditional intermediaries. The conversation also explores the "money Lego" potential of decentralized finance and whethe...

Precious metals continued a stunning week-long rally into Friday's session. Consumer sentiment offered a bright spot for soft data as the FOMC readies to make its interest rate decision next week. Marley Kayden & Sam Vadas turn to their top takeaways after the final closing bell of the week. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe...

Boosted sales guidance in Life360's (LIF) earnings offered a more than 20% rally for a stock that was initially down more than 50% from its 2025 high. George Tsilis explains how the company gained traction in the U.S. and abroad to back its new financial trajectory. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitab...