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Nate Peterson and Michelle Gibley discuss the big picture amid Trump’s comments from Davos. Michelle thinks things “could escalate” again if the EU retaliates over Greenland tariffs, which she stresses are borne almost entirely by U.S. companies and consumers. Nate focuses on the technicals, breaking down recent major index moves and the slumping tech sector. Markets are near a “critical point,” a...

Alibaba's (BABA) electricity generation venture with China Nuclear Power Co. follows similar moves in American mega caps like Microsoft (MSFT) and Meta Platforms (META) to power AI. Marley Kayden talks about how this headline out of China signals a global shift in using nuclear energy to power evolving tech. Prosper Trading Academy's Scott Bauer offers an example options trade for Alibaba....

Dan Aronson discusses pockets of opportunity in the market and other early 2026 takeaways. He’s leaning into active ETFs; his firm is building out vehicles within that space. “Leaning into a sector or theme makes sense,” he says, but there are a lot of narratives in the market requiring investors to be nimble. He likes the AI trade but thinks it will transition to end-user companies over the next...

Pending home sales posted a sharp downturn in the latest report. Kevin Green talks about why the 9% drop is so staggering compared to Wall Street's near-flat expectations. Markets have their attention elsewhere, especially President Trump's appearance at Davos. Comments that the U.S. will not take Greenland by force offered a lift for equities, though Trump doubled down that the U.S. needs...

Ken Leon reacts to Netflix (NFLX) earnings, saying that it is doing some “very exciting things” that are being overshadowed by the Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) deal. He argues there is a “lot of uncertainty” for investors in the stock as the bid process drags on and says Netflix is probably overpaying. He discusses the “troubled deal,” with antitrust concerns, subscriber concentration, and other w...

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) posted better-than-expected earnings but still traded to the downside. Diane King Hall points to Stelara as the cause. Meanwhile, Oklo Inc. (OKLO) rallied after BofA upgraded the stock and raised its price target. Diane turns to the beauty space for another winner in Ulta Beauty (UTLA) with Raymond James and TD Cowen seeing strong upside for shares. ======== Schwab Netw...

Paul Schatz thinks the stock market was set up to pull back, citing a seasonally weak period, Greenland tariff comments, and the Japanese bond market. However, he thinks there is “almost no stress” in the market right now. Because of this, Paul believes in buying weakness right now, arguing for a number of bullish factors, and lays out his expected path for markets in 2026. The AI trade is “not go...

@marketgauge's Michele Schneider believes Netflix (NFLX) is going through a "reality check" after earnings. That said, she notes the stock was this oversold three other times and came "roaring back" each time. Michele weighs the probability of history repeating itself. As far as 2026 goes: Michele says "proceed with caution." This year's high-momentum trades l...

AMD Inc. (AMD) has vastly outperformed most of its chipmaking peers over the last 12 months though has largely consolidated in recent weeks. Bernstein raised its price target on the stock but doesn't expect much more upside from here. Rick Ducat analyzes AMD's bearish and bullish trends. He later offers an example options trade for the stock. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering eve...

David Young helps investors break down the Conference Board CEO confidence survey, which he says shows "uncertainty" as the biggest concern among executives. AI, geopolitics, and tariffs lead the list of reasons behind the sentiment. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.c...

The SPX is trading just below its 50-day SMA, a level Kevin Green says is one which historically catches a bid. If it doesn't, he tells investors to brace for sharp downside action. Tech isn't helping as the sectors trades in bear market territory. However, KG notes a technical breakout happening in gold as investors big and small seek alternatives to stocks and treasuries. He also talks a...

FedEx (FDX) shares have seen prominent weakness to start 2026, and Charles Schwab's Rachel Dashiell says there's no signs of bullish reversal as of yet. That said, she shows the company's incredible run over the prior year. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subsc...

Rachel Dashiell discusses the technical trends of Hecla Mining (HL) and Accenture (ACN). HL reached an all-time high, surpassing its 1987 peak, showcasing over 530% gains this year due to strong momentum in precious metals. ACN shows technical improvement with a significant six-month cup and handle pattern breakout. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every marke...

Joanna Gallegos discusses current volatility in the fixed income market, pointing out that corporate bonds and U.S. companies are weathering the storm well. She suggests attractive opportunities lie in corporate debt. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Option...

Marley Kayden offers her takeaways on what was largely a down day for Wall Street. Among them: Silver and gold's incredible run continuing to new all-time highs amid tariff-driven volatility. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. htt...

Where markets saw substantial weakness across the board, MKS Inc. (MKSI) muscled a rally to a new record high. George Tsilis talks about how MKS continues a trend he's been looking at in overlooked stocks: unsung semiconductor companies. He paints a financial picture for the company and offers a case for future growth. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, ever...

Meghna Maharishi talks about how United Airlines' (UAL) earnings performance will hinge on the resilience of wealthy travelers, a key demographic driving revenue for premium and international segments. The industry watches for potential domestic upside from Spirit Airlines' (SAVE) uncertain future, which could see a merger with Frontier Group Holdings (ULCC) or Chapter 7 bankruptcy. While...

Netflix (NFLX) is currently in a bidding war with Paramount Skydance (PSKY) to acquire Warner Brothers (WBD). Alicia Reese and Seema Shah join to discuss what the merger would mean for the streaming giant and its subscribers. They also discuss how Netflix’s advertising revenue could become its number one revenue generator by 2026. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trad...

Zed Francis returns to Market on Close to talk all about volatility on a day where markets experienced a lot of it. He turns to the American consumer and highlights how inflation and asset depreciation weigh against the spending case. Speaking of spending, Zed explains how growing AI debt carries risk ahead. On the global stage, he points to Japan's banking sector as one exhibiting plenty of o...

Opportunities exist in the tech sell-off, says Lisa Martin, making the case that fundamentals remain strong. Even after sentiment soured, Lisa explains that the big picture for tech doesn't change even as leaders like Nvidia (NVDA) face U.S. regulation pressures. As for software, she believes some companies need to prove a path to stronger profits, but sees cybersecurity firms like Palo Alto N...

Adam Coons weighs in on market volatility and investment opportunities, predicting a shift away from U.S. stocks toward international equities, particularly in Asia. That view comes even as Adam foresees potential quantitative easing from the Fed. He also discusses the stabilization of energy prices and the potential for deregulation to boost financial institutions. ======== Schwab Network =======...

Ben Parkes discusses the latest Similarweb Digital 100 report which highlights the dominance of A.I., particularly ChatGPT, driving a trend toward utility in personal and professional lives. Alphabet's (GOOGL) Gemini is positioned as a significant contender in the A.I. space, with its recent partnerships suggesting an acceleration of adoption. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every inve...

United Airlines (UAL) saw turbulence ahead of its quarterly results, but a closer look at the data reveals a nuanced picture. LikeFolio's Landon Swan talks about how the airline is benefiting from a "K-shaped" economic recovery, with premium and international travel soaring while economy travel struggles. However, high expectations and a recent sell-off following Delta Airlines'...

D.R. Horton (DHI) earnings provide a window into the broader housing market. Erin Sykes and Alex Barron discuss the homebuilder's strategy of offering incentives and smaller, entry-level homes to navigate an affordability crisis. They analyze how sustained incentives and lower prices are impacting builder margins and consumer demand. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and t...

Adobe Digital Insights reveals a substantial surge in AI-driven retail traffic, particularly during the holiday shopping season. Vivek Pandya talks about how this isn't a mere blip but a structural shift, indicating consumer comfort and trust in generative A.I. platforms as personal shopping assistants. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Op...