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@investopedia's Caleb Silver makes the case that markets are still very bullish. The issue comes down to headline risk ramping volatility higher, with the latest example seen in the resurgence of tariff talks and Greenland concerns. That said, Caleb points to high retail trading in Nvidia (NVDA) and memory chips like Western Digital (WDC) and SanDisk (SNDK) as signs that bulls aren't slowi...

Dan Niles joins Diane King Hall to walk investors through what he is watching for in the stock market this year. Niles thinks there is a bullish setup for the 1st half of the year, but warns that the A.I. trade's momentum could reverse. He also shares his thoughts on the next Fed chair and gives his top 5 stock picks for 2026. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trad...

While Intel (INTC) earnings and other Big Tech companies took plenty of market attention, one stock that surprisingly slid under the radar was Tesla (TSLA). Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas talk about the robotaxi updates driving a rally in shares. They later turn to the general rotation trade as investors look for other flights to safety. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and...

Futurum president Dan O'Brien joins Market On Close minutes following Intel's (INTC) earnings sell-off. Beats across the fourth-quarter report leads Dan to believe the selling action came from guidance. Even with some restraints, Dan expects Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan to lead a strong company turnaround with a laser focus on its foundry business. Inking a deal with a Big Tech firm like Apple (AA...

After Intel's (INTC) stock hit a 4-year high on Thursday, shares slid after the closing bell despite posting an earnings beat. Marley Kayden, Sam Vadas, and Kevin Green break down the legacy tech company's report as the numbers hit the wire to explain how guidance played a role in the volatile price action. Shares of Capital One (COF) also sold off, though its earnings weren't the main...

The bull market is still going this year, says Henry Greene, and sees enthusiasm in China’s tech sector and inflows into KraneShares’ China Internet ETF (KWEB). Potential AI spinoffs from major companies like Baidu (BIDU) and Alibaba (BABA) are “even more positive for investors.” He considers Chinese companies in the space undervalued compared to U.S. peers and discusses how they can catch up. Hen...

Intel (INTC) rallied more than 45% in the first three weeks of 2026 and hit a four-year high on Thursday just ahead of its earnings. Rick Ducat analyzes the stock's bearish and bullish technicals minutes before the report to show key levels where shares can catch support or continue momentum. He later turns to heightened options activity to show where traders expect price movement. ======== Sc...

Joe Brusuelas sees no catalysts to increase monthly hiring but thinks the labor market is making enough new jobs to remain stable. He anticipates inflation around 3% and explains how that will affect financial markets vs consumer sentiment. Joe doubts the Fed will move rates at its upcoming meeting but sees the press conference afterwards as incredibly important as Powell is asked about Fed indepe...

Philip Straehl expects two Fed rate cuts in 2026, one in the first half and one in the second, coming after Powell’s term as Chair ends. He talks about how labor market trends are bolstering his prediction. He has a “constructive outlook” on 1Q earnings and is focusing on AI capex commitments. Philip also sees opportunities overseas with a focus on AI and quality. ======== Schwab Network ========...

Countries across the globe are looking for their slice of the pie when it comes to securing their own sovereignty, says Benoit Gervais. He argues commodities are of critical importance to investors once again as geopolitical tensions heighten and uncertainty grows. Benoit talks about how a continuing oversupply of crude oil will keep prices down for the U.S. and other western countries. As for met...

Ryan Stever and Jason England share their takeaways from the PCE data today. Jason notes that inflation is still sticky and believes members are still concerned; however, because of the labor market recovery, they can stay in a holding pattern. On the other hand, Ryan highlights strong wage growth and continued consumer spending. However, he spots issues in the labor market for middle management a...

Brett Meyer highlights the comeback of small caps and cyclical sectors as the current administration tries to run the economy “pretty hot.” He shares an ETF from his firm, Towle & Co., and their investing philosophies and strategies. He sees concentration risks in indexed exposure and a “real shift” in market sentiment since the Nasdaq-100 peaked last year. Brett predicts another 10% growth fr...

Scott Ladner says 2026 will be the year where the U.S. and its companies "figure out how to use" AI. He urges investors to utilize more "legs of the stool" in Wall Street outside of the AI CapEx story and look for underappreciated corners of the market. Scott talks about the sectors he favors for the year, including those with ties to the AI trade like energy. ======== Schwab N...

BitGo (BTGO) began trading as a public company Thursday. CEO Mike Belshe sits down with Nicole Petallides to talk about the process of going public as the newest stock tied to digital assets. He notes increasingly bullish commentary surrounding the crypto space from financial leaders like BlackRock (BLK) CEO Larry Finke as signs Bitcoin is here to stay. However, Mike talks about the regulation roa...

Seth Schachner covers the latest on Netflix’s (NFLX) bid for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) as Paramount Skydance (PSKY) stays “incredibly aggressive” in its acquisition attempts. He thinks Netflix will ultimately win out, and he’s come around on the idea of their “reinvention.” Seth talks about how entertainment has broadened out, with social media or YouTube stars warring for attention with tradit...

Likefolio’s Andy Swan looks at whether Target (TGT) can turn around this year. Sentiment is “not bad,” he says, as web visits are beginning to uptrend. He thinks it is “executing reasonably” on a turnaround plan “way overdue.” However, it’s still “wait and see” over the next few months to see if the trend change is real. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every...

Tony Bancroft and Paul Powers highlight GE Aerospace (GE) earnings, which beat on the top and bottom line but saw shares sink in Thursday trading. Tony thinks some of the drop comes from profit-taking and disappointment around its margins. However, he thinks they are “pretty well situated” and is bullish long-term. Paul notes that a major portion of its revenue is coming from sustainment and repai...

Pockets of tech have seen notable strength, says OptionsPlay's Tony Zhang, it's the Mag 7 and other Big Tech companies that dragged in recent weeks. He turns to as pair of unsung trading opportunities in Akamai Technologies (AKAM) and Element Solutions (ESI) to highlight AI plays markets largely have ignored. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every mark...

Dan Deming sees Netflix (NFLX) rebounding once there's more clarification on its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). As for his other Big 3 picks, he points to Newmont (NEM) benefitting from gold's strong rally and Boeing's (BA) turnaround takeoff to continue. Dan also offers example options trades for all three stocks while Rick Ducat highlights bearish and bullish trends in the cha...

The biggest risk of 2026 according to Dale Smothers: companies cutting back costs on AI infrastructure buildout. If businesses realize they don't need as much AI as originally budgeted, it could hit Big Tech firms and cut into economic growth. Dale explains how he's creating investment strategies for clients in 2026 with AI downside risks and other volatile factors in mind. As for the Fed,...

Michelle Connell previews Intel's (INTC) earnings ahead of Thursday's close. She sees the company's Panther Lake laptop chip as a strong growth driver if it can sell on a grand scale. Michelle adds that Intel's foundry business needs enough muscle to be the second-largest in the industry behind TSMC (TSM). Tom White turns to the options front and offers an example trade for the sto...

Raymond James upgraded Alphabet (GOOGL) to a strong buy and boosted its price target to $400 from $315 as the Mag 7 giant adds onto its widespread AI prospects. Marley Kayden talks more about the note and how the firm's bullish target isn't even the highest on the Street. Joe Tigay offers a bullish example options trade for Alphabet even amid his expectations for volatility to reemerge. ==...

International ETFs are seeing strong inflows in the beginning of 2026, and South Korea currently has the world’s best performing index. Dina Ting talks international equities, highlighting South Korea’s semiconductor, entertainment and beauty sectors and multiple expansion, along with her firm’s South Korea ETF (FLKR). Dina also looks at Japan, Mexico, and Brazil, which are all showing strength. T...

Leadership in markets continue to change, says Charles Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders. She believes small cap stocks are muscling markets forward due to their ties in international economy drivers and evolving industries. Liz Ann adds that the "buy the dip" mentality from retail traders persists, a thought helping to lift equities. She later explains the rotation she sees happening in AI s...

November's delayed PCE print came in-line with Wall Street estimates. Kevin Green explains how this inflation print pairs with jobless claims earlier in the morning present arguments for and against FOMC interest rate cuts. Also keep an eye on volatility as U.S. dollar and treasury yields continue to tick lower. KG shares concerns for the Mag 7 bull case ahead of most of their earnings as Amaz...