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The delayed 3Q GDP report showed growth above 4%, which combined with inflation concerns could mean less Fed rate cuts than investors are expecting in 2026, pushing yields higher on Tuesday. Kevin Green examines the top stories in today's session, including gold, silver and copper making new highs. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options...

Defense stocks are in focus as the Trump administration announces a new class of ships, which is moving Huntington Ingalls (HII) higher in Wednesday trading, Needham names Reddit (RDDT) as its top 2026 pick, and Wells Fargo gets bullish on metals names, including Alcoa (AA) and Freeport McMoran (FCX). Diane King Hall breaks down the biggest movers to begin the trading day. ======== Schwab Network...

The gains in markets will expand beyond the Mag 7 in 2026 according to Chris McMahon of Aquinas Wealth Advisors. Interest rates cuts could help boost the consumer's outlook, the housing market and health care. In the tech space, McMahon sees Palo Alto rallying as its a one-stop shop and uniquely positioned in the tech space. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader...

The adaptation of A.I. has just begun heading into 2026 according to David Nelson, as more companies learn to use A.I. as part of their daily business and adapt their models to take advantage of cost savings, according to David Nelson. He thinks that Salesforce (CRM) will be able to take advantage of companies looking to expand their use of A.I. He also thinks that Alphabet's (GOOGL) Gemini ha...

Futures are muted ahead of Wednesday's open as the market digests GDP and other delayed reports after the government shutdown. Kevin Hincks examines why the VIX is at a 1-year low, while gold and silver rally to new all-time highs. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before tradin...

The U.S. government is investigating if Nvidia (NVDA) chips are being smuggled into China through Singapore. Rick Ducat shows how the world's most valuable company has actually underperformed most of its competitors and places an example trade heading into 2026. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable f...

The debate between market bulls and bears continues over if we are experiencing an A.I. bubble, and David Lundgren gives some historical context on how investors can navigate the current market. Lundgren says its best to be long companies that are rapidly adapting to the new economic environment, and to go short on those companies that are over-levered and ahead of their skis on innovation. ======...

Rachel Dashiell examines the chart of Meta Platforms (META), which has gained 13% in 2025. In the short term, the stock has fallen from the all-time high near $800, and sees support at the $680 level on the long-term chart ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the O...

Matt Tuttle says that the shift in U.S. foreign policy priorities provides different opportunities to invest in the defense sector. Tuttle likes European defense stocks, as the U.K. and E.U. ramp up domestic production. In the U.S., companies on the cutting edge of technological breakthroughs like Palantir (PLTR) and companies developing drone technology and focusing on space investments. ========...

In the final full trading day before the Christmas holiday, Kevin Green discusses why volatility has fallen to its lowest level since December of 2024, and what it means for markets to close the year. Gold and Silver's epic 2025 continues, as both metals hit new all-time highs ahead of Tuesday's open. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day....

Eddie Ghabour anticipates a year-end Santa Claus rally driven by money managers attempting to catch up with indices. He expects a rotation out of overbought tech stocks to continue in the first quarter of next year, preferring economically sensitive sectors like financials, industrials, and small caps. Ghabour identifies Apple (AAPL) as a defensive tech play due to lowered expectations and strong...

Jenny Horne joins Marley Kayden for Monday's final takeaways of the session. They discuss Oracle's (ORCL) growing importance to the tech trade and why space stocks like Rocket Lab (RKLB) have soared recently. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the i...

David Chau discusses how to apply options strategies to manage risk. He explains how to utilize expected moves and implied volatility to contextualize risk rather than predict market direction. ======== 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. h...

Loop Capital turns bullish on Ollie's Bargain Outlet (OLLI). George Tsilis explains why the firm is moving off the sidelines and into the buy camp for the wholesale retailer. He talks about how the company's moves into discretionary items makes it similar to Dollar General (DG) and opens the door for a catch-up trade. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, e...

Kenneth Suh discusses the implications of a potential acquisition of Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) by Paramount Skydance (PSKY) or Netflix (NFLX). He considers the strategic importance of content libraries and artificial intelligence integration in the streaming wars. Kenneth also weighs in on the increasing competition for live sports broadcasting rights, with an emphasis on the upcoming 2026 e...

Micron's (MU) meteoric momentum continued Monday to new all-time highs on the back of last week's earnings. Rick Ducat analyzes the stock's supreme outperformance to peers in Nvidia (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), and Intel (INTC). When turning to Micron's stock chart, Rick points to a moderating upside breakout as a potential reversal signal. Options activity also ticked lower on Monday&...

Global Chief Strategy Officer Howe Ng discusses the private market landscape, emphasizing the increasing value creation within this asset class. He anticipates a strong IPO market in 2026, with potential public offerings from high-profile companies like SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic, collectively valued at over $1.4 trillion. Ng stresses the importance of data-driven transparency in the private ma...

Christopher Hodge offers his outlook on the market's trajectory into 2026. He notes a dovish Federal Reserve, expecting continued rate cuts, and robust consumer balance sheets, despite some stress at lower income levels. Finally, Hodge discusses the interplay between Federal Reserve credibility, inflation expectations, and the ongoing strength of the equity market, particularly the tech sector. ==...

"We're heading above 7,000" in the SPX, says Mark Gibbens. He points to improving fundamentals and a return of A.I. intrigue as the main points behind his thesis. Mark urges investors to look at "quality companies" that got smacked down in the recent tech beatdown, pointing to Nvidia (NVDA) and Broadcom (AVGO) as top candidates. In financials, Mark is a fan of JPMorgan Chas...

Ray Salmond believes 2026 will shape up to be a stronger year for cryptocurrencies. He offers a big picture perspective on how retail and institutional investors alike, paired with A.I. buildout led by hyperscalers, offer a lift for the space. David Siemer says his firm is positioning "pretty aggressively" in digital assets. He doesn't expect equities and commodities to run much high...

Jason Betz discusses the market's current state, noting that a "no news is good news" environment is driving year-end excitement. He suggests that while a "Santa Claus rally" is possible, investors should remain cautious. Betz emphasizes rebalancing portfolios, trimming high-flying stocks, and being properly allocated for 2026, which he expects to be "more boring.&quot...

Max Jackson discusses the future of solar energy in the U.S. He explains how solar will be the dominant renewable energy source added to the grid through 2026, even as tax credits sunset. Max points out that solar remains the cheapest form of energy, even unsubsidized, and addresses how the industry will adapt to changing tax environments. He also touches on the role of nuclear energy, the impact...

LikeFolio's Andy Swan shows what he considers eye-opening statistics for Tesla's (TSLA) autonomous driving safety. His firm's data found that supervised autonomous driving was more than two times safer than having a human at the wheel. Andy explains why he believes Tesla and Elon Musk need to "get ahead" of this date to open new paths for a bull run next year. He later compar...

When it comes to Nvidia's (NVDA) 2025, Futurum president Dan O'Brien says the Mag 7 leader demonstrated its software prowess on top of showing incredible A.I. chip sales. As for 2026, Dan says it will come down to addressing undersupply and how Nvidia plays a role in adding muscle to the next wave of A.I. winners. Ben Bajarin expects the company to maintain its market leadership position a...

Todd Rosenbluth talks about how ETFs recorded a banner year in 2025, surpassing previous records and attracting substantial inflows across various categories. The approval for Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) to lower its fees and the emergence of ETF share classes are setting the stage for 2026. The rise of alternative and niche exposures, particularly in cryptocurrency ETFs, and options-based strategies....