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Headlines fail to move markets as investors shrug off noise. Mike Dickson discusses how the market is more focused on earnings season and a solid economic backdrop. Small and mid-cap stocks are outpacing large caps with substantial earnings growth expectations. This, coupled with consumer strength and fiscal support, sets the stage for smaller-cap cyclicals to benefit, even if the Federal Reserve...

Phil Palumbo believes tech is here to stay, just keep beaten-up names in mind. He points to a company like Salesforce (CRM) that has "nothing broken about their business" with leadership potential at a discounted price. With the Mag 7 continuing to gain traction, Phil tells investors to look for the "next trillion dollar company" and gives advice for navigating markets in 2026....

The bulk of big bank earnings are largely in investor hands. Macrae Sykes says the "banking sector's in great shape for 2026." His top pick is Wells Fargo (WFC) due to its earnings growth and recovery from antitrust suits. Matt Maley says the stronger point to take away from the reports was the wealth management sector, but he's not as bullish on investment banking. He believes B...

Joanne Bianco outlines the compelling case for fixed income in current market conditions. With attractive yields and lower volatility compared to equities, she highlights the sweet spot in the intermediate portion of the yield curve. Joanne emphasizes the record year for fixed income ETFs and BondBloxx’s diverse offerings. She also details the benefits of high-yield corporate bonds and private cre...

Steven Nigro discusses the robust M&A activity and IPO landscape, particularly within the insurance sector. Technology, particularly A.I., is identified as a transformative force in the industry, driving efficiency and convergence across various financial services. Nigro expresses enthusiasm for a potential IPO super cycle and points to major players like Chubb Limited (CB), The Travelers Comp...

GoodRx (GDRX) CEO Wendy Barnes discusses the company's new partnership with Surescripts, which promises to revolutionize how consumers access prescription pricing. Looking ahead, GoodRx plans to expand its direct-to-employer offerings, providing cash pricing alongside traditional benefits to combat abandoned prescriptions and enhance efficiency in the healthcare system. ======== Schwab Network...

Despite fierce competition from Uber Eats (UBER) and Instacart, DoorDash (DASH) continues to dominate the food delivery market. Likefolio's Megan Brantley reveals how DoorDash maintains its lead with superior service and strategic investments in technology. Even with a recent stock pullback, consumer sentiment and demand remain robust, suggesting a potential bullish divergence ahead of upcomin...

While the lower tiers of the travel sector face an uphill battle with negative growth, the premium travel market continues its ascent. Chad Beynon talks about how Hyatt (H) and Marriott (MAR) are well-positioned to capitalize on this robust demand. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors....

Tammy Marshall, self-dubbed "Fibonacci Princess" with Elliott Wave Trader, offers options trades and analysis for her Big 3. She points to Nextpower's (NXT) extensive support, Amazon's (AMZN) "party favorite" retail trade standing, and Royal Caribbean's (RCL) uptrend for cruise lines as movers to watch. Rick Ducat turns to bullish and bearish trends he sees in all t...

With markets looking to broaden out in 2026, Keith Buchanan believes there's a disconnect between expectations and reality. He points to monetary policy, fiscal policy, geopolitical issues, and earnings as key drivers for increased volatility. While a soft landing is anticipated, the Federal Reserve's approach to inflation and interest rate cuts will shape market dynamics. ======== Schwab Network...

Datavault AI CEO, Nathaniel Bradley, considers TSMC (TSM) the epicenter for the AI trade with critical partners in Nvidia (NVDA) and Apple (AAPL). With the stock's record net profit serving as a catalyst to Thursday's rally, he examines the AI giant's "distribution railroad" giving it global strength. Tom White offers an example options trade for TSMC. ======== Schwab Network...

The AI trade took back the baton as market leader in Thursday's session thanks to TSMC (TSM), and Broadcom (AVGO) was a prominent performer moving the trade. Marley Kayden points to an upgrade from Wells Fargo as a key catalyst. As she explains in the note, the firm sees Alphabet's (GOOGL) TPU business as a key driver behind its upgrade. Dan Deming offers an example options trade for Broad...

Charles Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders turns to the labor picture after the latest jobless claims print slid under 200,000 and the Fed's positioning on interest rates. She then analyzes tech movers and the state of the AI trade, believing it will be a more fragmented year for tech. As for what's happening in Washington, Mike Townsend talks about the policies to keep in mind with it being a m...

Chris Gersch, CEO of Altimus Capital, explains how battery technology is the immediate solution for the U.S.'s aging energy infrastructure. He suggests Tesla (TSLA) as a key player in this sector, citing its domestic content and robust warranties. Gersch also highlights the potential of other companies like Eaton (ETN), Nextera Energy (NEE), and Exelon (EXC) as strategic investments to capital...

Markets need to maintain the TSMC (TSM) rally to keep AI enthusiasm hot. Kevin Green says a push to all-time highs in broader markets will cement Thursday's AI rally. He explains what the uptrend today signals for trading sessions to come. On the labor picture, KG touches on the jobless claims report and what it means for the Fed's path forward. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering...

Alexis Browne Roberts unpacks the current market enthusiasm, noting the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average are on a "sugar high" but expects increased volatility. She advocates for a cautiously optimistic approach, scaling back exposure to richly valued AI stocks like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM) in favor of neutral allocations. Alexis highlights diversifica...

Wells Fargo turned bullish on a bunch of chipmakers tied to the AI trade. Diane King Hall highlights the analyst notes moving chip stocks to start Thursday's trading action. She explains why the firm likes Broadcom's (AVGO) custom silicon business, sees stronger-than-average seasonal growth in Analog Devices (ADI), and points to Lam Research (LRCX) and KLA Corp. (KLAC) as companies to bene...

Spencer Knickerbocker highlights the two Ps driving market optimism: policy and profit. He points to fiscal tailwinds from potential tax refunds and monetary support from anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts. While acknowledging tech's past dominance, he suggests a broadening of AI investment beyond chips to include a full-stack buildout encompassing power, cooling, data centers, and cybersecurit...

Wells Fargo's upgrade on Broadcom (AVGO) sparked bullish momentum in shares ahead of Thursday's opening bell. Rick Ducat highlights key levels in the stock chart to show where Broadcom sees added support from bulls, along with where it will face pressure from bears. Tom White turns to an example options trade for the AI chipmaker. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor...

Mabrouk Chetouane believes the U.S. remains poised to benefit from another strong year of growth. While inflation remains sticky, Mabrouk expects stronger-than-expected GDP to add to U.S. "resilience." He explains how consumer purchasing power will play into the long-term picture. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Ma...

Cathy Seifert urges investors to note BlackRock's (BLK) strong numbers in several sectors of its earnings. She believes the report signals a resilient banking sector even as big bank stocks struggle to find their footing. Cathy also notes 2026 being the year of "deal digestion," something else she sees as a benefit for BlackRock. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every inve...

Barclays upgraded Dell Technologies (DELL) to overweight, which moved shares higher ahead of Thursday's trading session. Charles Schwab's Ben Watson examines the short and long-term trends in the charts. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS ap...

When it comes to trading activity in the last few sessions, Kevin Green says it's largely "what you want to see" as underwhelming sectors retake command. Now, it appears to be tech's turn. KG turns to TSMC's (TSM) strong earnings giving much-needed muscle to the AI trade. However, it's more of a mixed picture when it comes to big banks after Morgan Stanley (MS), Goldman S...

GPUs and TPUs will be the semiconductor story moving forward, says Investopedia's Caleb Silver, pointing to Mag 7 giants Nvidia (NVDA) and Alphabet (GOOGL) being at the center of it. He expects Google's TPUs stay largely centralized for Gemini but sees potential for expansion, especially for Big Tech peers like Apple (AAPL). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and tr...

Charles Schwab's own Adam Lynch talks about Wednesday's strong rebound in Bitcoin and how it happened as Strategy (MSTR) adds another 1,070 Bitcoin to its reserves. He analyzes the cryptocurrency's technicals, alongside Ethereum, to explain how both exhibit early uptrend signals. As for macro movers, Adam explains the Crypto Market Structure Bill moving through D.C. and a memecoin link...