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Thierry Wizman discusses how the U.S. has built an economic advantage in the war with Iran for now. He talks about how the war could impact the summer driving season, and how the end of the conflict would impact the global order. He argues that gas prices now are not at historical highs and the U.S. economy is still doing well, especially noting increased oil production here. “The President can wa...

Marley Kayden breaks down AMD's (AMD) strong momentum as data center revenue drives the stock to new all-time highs. She notes that if performance holds, it would be AMD's best stretch since 2019 after a massive run over the past year. Scott Bauer also explains how he would structure an example trade around the move. ======== Schwab Network ======== Options involve risks and are not suitab...

Cooper Howard and Jim Ferraioli discuss how the Iran conflict is shaping rate expectations and market volatility. Jim breaks down Bitcoin's recovery cycle, crypto trends, and the realism behind current forecasts. They also cover a steady unemployment outlook ahead and Cooper notes that the conflict abroad has yet to significantly dent the consumer. ======== Schwab Network ======== Options invo...

Kevin Green breaks down how Iran headlines are shaping early market action, with buyers stepping in and markets recovering most of the recent lows. He discusses employment data, earnings season takeaways, and how the bar was set very low going in. He also notes resources aren't likely to fall sharply despite ongoing shortages. ======== Schwab Network ======== Options involve risks and are not...

Brandon Clark discusses the job market and Fed rate decisions for the rest of 2026. Earnings beats are providing a “buffer” for the broad market. “We’re not in a frothy environment,” he continues, arguing that the market is reacting appropriately to strong earnings growth and outlooks. He believes sectors across the economy will benefit from AI, such as utilities and real estate. ======== Schwab N...

Wayne Kaufman says today's market feels like the 1990s, with stocks opening higher on news of possible Iran framework. He points to massive growth trends, shortages in areas like data centers, and says analysts are still behind the curve. Intel (INTC) has nearly doubled as he points to a way investors are making money. ======== Schwab Network ======== Options involve risks and are not suitable...

Diane King Hall highlights top stocks gaining momentum ahead of the open, including Uber (UBER) rallying on strong bookings and delivery growth. She said Disney (DIS) jumps 7% after beating earnings expectations, fueled by streaming growth and Arista Networks (ANET) fell despite earnings beat. ======== Schwab Network ======== Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before tra...

Jay Hatfield discusses possible scenarios for the market around the U.S./Iran war as reports say the conflict could be close to an end. He thinks we can continue to new highs this year and next year on the back of the tech and AI boom, arguing that “this is affecting enormous industries” across the spectrum. “[AI] is keeping the economy on track,” he says, “this is a super bullish time to be in th...

Futures are pointing higher as investors react to reports that the U.S. and Iran may be nearing a peace agreement. Axios reported the two sides are close to a memorandum of understanding, while President Trump’s social media posts have tempered some of the early optimism. Kevin Hincks breaks down the latest geopolitical developments, a stronger-than-expected ADP Employment Report, and the market r...

Ahead of earnings, Arm Holdings (ARM) is showing technical strength and rallying premarket as Rick Ducat compares the stock’s setup to other leading tech names. Ducat highlights a bull flag pattern on the chart, pointing to prior support levels near $194 and $181, while identifying $195 and $210 as key areas based on the latest premarket move. He then outlines an example neutral-to-bullish options...

Gary Shields of Nassau Street Partners says artificial intelligence is becoming one of the biggest forces driving the U.S. economy, fueling capital expenditures and pushing companies across nearly every industry to invest in AI capabilities. Speaking on a optimistic morning for Wall Street, Shields explains how AI-related spending is supporting economic growth, corporate investment, and broader ma...

Chris Maxey of Wealthspire says corporate America continues to show impressive strength this earnings season, with growth extending far beyond just the biggest AI-driven names. While artificial intelligence remains the dominant market theme, Maxey notes that earnings growth has been broad-based across companies of all sizes. Despite elevated valuations among mega-cap stocks, he believes strong job...

Tesla (TSLA) is recalling more than 200,000 vehicles due to a software issue affecting rearview cameras, adding another headline for investors to monitor. Kevin Horner breaks down the technical picture, highlighting $370 as a key short-term support level while watching $401 as major upside resistance. On the longer-term chart, Horner points to $340 as an important support area, representing a 50%...

Futures are pointing to a sharply higher open after an Axios report suggested the U.S. and Iran are nearing a memorandum of understanding that could end the ongoing conflict. Kevin Green breaks down what a potential agreement could mean for markets, including the sharp drop in oil prices, while cautioning investors that similar geopolitical headlines have unraveled before. Meanwhile, earnings seas...

Intel (INTC) surged to an all time high after reports Apple (AAPL) may use Intel and Samsung for U.S. chip production while Shopify (SHOP) drops despite strong revenue growth. AMD (AMD) and broader markets saw mixed trading. ======== Schwab Network ======== Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6D Empo...

Marley Kayden discusses Coinbase (COIN) job cuts and crude oil prices as the U.S.-Iran fragile ceasefire still remains intact. Sam Vadas highlights that U.S. economic data did not show any impact from the Middle East conflict. ======== Schwab Network ======== Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6D Em...

George Tsilis breaks down Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) earnings, noting that higher-than-expected CapEx is raising concern. Despite that, buying activity has picked up, pushing the stock back into positive territory. He says the market is balancing growth investment worries with renewed demand. ======== Schwab Network ======== Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before tr...

Kevin Green reports a revenue beat from Strategy (MSTR), emphasizing that long-term value comes down to total bitcoin holdings and as crypto adoption grows, Strategy is likely to move alongside with it. He says Lumentum (LITE) is trading at an all time high and continues to see strong demand particularly in the chip sector. ======== Schwab Network ======== Options involve risks and are not suitabl...

Zed Francis breaks down what's driving the ongoing rally in semiconductor stocks, highlighting the contrast between less cyclical leaders like Nvidia (NVDA) and more volatile memory names. He explains how rising market confidence is extending earnings "cliffs," driving sharp gains while emphasizing the importance of volatility trends across the sector. Francis adds that credit market...

Timothy Chubb, CIO at Girard, warns that AI infrastructure is driving the bulk of economic growth, masking a more uneven market backdrop. He highlights rising volatility, questions around funding AI spending, and the need to rotate from crowded trades like Micron (MU) into undervalued names such as S&P Global (SPGI). ======== Schwab Network ======== Options involve risks and are not suitable f...

Amira Valliani discusses Meta Platforms (META) offering stablecoin payouts for creators on the Solana (SOL) blockchain. While still experimental, she notes that major global companies are increasingly exploring the use of stablecoins. ======== Schwab Network ======== Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v...

Nick Raich and Eric Clark discuss PayPal's (PYPL) post-earnings pressure, highlighting rising competition from Apple Pay and Google Pay. Nick notes it was a strong stock a decade ago, while Eric argues that acquisitions and a lack of clear growth catalysts have turned it into a value trap. ======== Schwab Network ======== Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before tra...

Kim Forrest discusses Intel (INTC) hitting another all time high and improving fundamentals amid rising AI chip demand. She notes AMD's lower price point is attractive for AI compute and its growing competition with Intel and Nvidia (NVDA), while Apple (AAPL) also pushes chip innovation. "I think we're at the beginning of AI making a meaningful impact in all of our lives," she sa...

Ryan Detrick of Carson Group pushes back on the “Sell in May” narrative, arguing strong earnings and a resilient labor market are keeping the S&P 500 (SPX) supported. He highlights an “everything rally” spanning international stocks and small caps, while favoring a barbell approach despite ongoing inflation and Fed concerns. ======== Schwab Network ======== Options involve risks and are not su...

Andy Swan breaks down AMD's (AMD) latest earnings, calling the company's execution strong with powerful tailwinds behind it. He describes AMD as an "absolute monster runner" but notes that key website levels are slipping from their peak. "AMD may be due for a breather," he said. ======== Schwab Network ======== Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investor...