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Apple (AAPL) is entering a leadership transition as John Ternus prepares to succeed Tim Cook, signaling a renewed focus on product‑led innovation. Max Weinbach says recent hardware wins point to a strategy centered on accessibility and premium user experience, even as AI integration remains measured. The shift allows Cook to focus on global supply chains while Ternus leads Apple into new hardware...

Craig Bewick explains why traditional safe havens are failing to react as expected amid Middle East tensions and resilient consumer activity. Gold and the VIX remain subdued as a stronger dollar and shifting Fed expectations reshape risk pricing, even with oil options signaling supply concerns. Bewick also previews the launch of single‑stock futures at CME (CME), covering names like Alphabet (GOOG...

Bob Lang and Tyler Herriage say the selloff across defense stocks may be creating a buying opportunity in legacy industrial names. Despite strong earnings and long backlogs, GE (GE) and RTX (RTX) remain under pressure, while Northrop Grumman (NOC), General Dynamics (GD), and L3Harris (LHX) stand to benefit from rising defense spending. The panel also looks at Boeing (BA) and the long‑term impact o...

Hans Leida says rising healthcare costs are outpacing traditional sector strategies, creating a need for more targeted inflation hedges. He introduces the Milliman Healthcare Inflation Guard ETF (MHIG) and Milliman Healthcare Inflation Plus ETF (MHIP), which blend healthcare equities with assets like Treasuries and gold to help protect purchasing power for HSA and retirement investors. ======== Sc...

Charles Schwab's Adam Lynch explains how Bitcoin served as a buoy for market strength where commodities (outside of crude oil) and equities lagged. Large institutional buyers, including Strategy (MSTR), add momentum through "crypto winter." Adam walks investors through Bitcoin's latest story of resiliency and how it sets the stage for cryptocurrencies in the months ahead. He late...

With the exception of Tesla (TSLA), Mag 7 earnings don't begin until next week, but Gil Luria points to a pair of big software reports in IBM Corp. (IBM) and ServiceNow (NOW) happening Wednesday. He also addresses the impact AI agents will have on both companies and the overall software landscape. Gil believes ServiceNow will experience double-digit growth for the coming years. As for IBM, he...

Does Nvidia (NVDA) hold a monopoly in the AI chipmaking space? Noah Kann compares the company's chips to a "Swiss army knife," though he argues custom chipmakers have a significant say in the AI race. He points to Meta Platforms (META) and Tesla (TSLA) as other key AI winners due to their access to internal data. Noah later discusses gauges investors should watch when examining AI mo...

United Airlines (UAL) is climbing ahead of earnings as web traffic and premium demand surge. LikeFolio's Andy Swan says the airline’s focus on high‑end travelers, fleet expansion, and debt reduction is helping it capture the top end of a K‑shaped economy, even as oil prices and geopolitics pose risks. Kevin Hincks and Diane King Hall weigh whether earnings strength can offset those macro headw...

Raul Shah talks about UnitedHealthcare (UNH) earnings. He says the healthcare giant managed some of the higher costs they faced, but it's still an ongoing risk as they move away from growth. Christine Short further added onto Raul's comments by saying UnitedHealthcare was expected to have bright results, though the report still showed a mixed picture. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empow...

Aquiles Larrea Jr., founder & CEO of Larrea Wealth Management, talks about some of his top stock picks as markets see weakness in Tuesday's session. He believes Nvidia (NVDA) and Apple (AAPL) will both see decent growth, pointing to double digit growth for Apple. Aquiles likes Altria (MO) because of its 6% dividend. Rick Ducat shows technical trends he's watching in all three stocks. =...

Loni Stark says Adobe (ADBE) data shows AI‑driven retail traffic surging, with shoppers coming from tools like ChatGPT and Alphabet's (GOOGL) Gemini converting at meaningfully higher rates than traditional channels. She explains why retail leaders that optimize for AI discoverability are pulling ahead, while others risk falling into a visibility gap as the path to purchase rapidly shortens. ==...

Chris Ward says the U.S. consumer remains resilient, with retail sales posting their strongest gain in years as employment stays firm. He sees easing mortgage rates setting the stage for a recovery in housing, while industrial stocks offer a steady hedge amid reshoring efforts and global defense rebuilding. Ward also weighs whether defensive, low‑volatility sectors, including Apple (AAPL), can con...

Big Tech is back in full force with the SOX and IGV ETFs both moving sharply to the upside, says Nathan Peterson of Charles Schwab. He tells investors to "respect the trend" but warns the rallies can just as easily get knocked down. For software in particular, Nate says it's important to track company earnings and commentary from leadership in the space for a closer look at AI disrup...

Defense stocks will be some of the key names to move the stock market higher, says Kevin Mahn. He points to the Trump administration's push for a $1.5 trillion defense budget and lasting geopolitical uncertainty as the sticky points backing his bullish thesis. Kevin highlights GE Aerospace (GE) and RTX Corp. (RTX) as two of the biggest companies to benefit. Tom White offers an example options...

Apple (AAPL) has named John Ternus as the Mag 7 company's new CEO, effective in September once Tim Cook steps down from the top position. Marley Kayden talks about the details of the transition and what it means for Apple's tech ecosystem amid an AI trade that is gaining steam. Joe Tigay offers an example options trade for Apple. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor a...

Stocks are moving higher to start Tuesday's trading session, and Kevin Green wants to see markets broaden to have more confidence the uptrend will sustain. However, any breakdown in talks between the U.S. and Iran will lead to a spike in crude oil prices and a downslide in equities. KG adds that investors saw a "pretty good" morning when it came to the latest economic data. All eyes...

Steven Ricchiuto says the U.S. economy remains on firm footing, supported by strong consumer spending and tight labor markets. He argues persistent inflation and above‑trend growth could keep the Federal Reserve on hold through 2026, with long‑term yields adjusting to a higher‑for‑longer rate environment. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Opti...

Jim Thorne says the stock market may be entering a historic risk‑on phase, driven by falling yields and a potential peace dividend. He urges investors out of cash and into U.S. equities, favoring technology, crypto, and infrastructure names tried to the AI trade. Stocks on his watch list including Apple (AAPL), Strategy (MSTR), Palantir (PLTR), Microsoft (MSFT), JPMorgan Chase (JPM), GE Vernova (G...

GE Aerospace (GE) moved higher and 3M (MMM) shares slid after earnings. Diane King Hall explains what the key drivers are behind each mover. In the analyst space, she touches on a pair of upgrades on Intel (INTC) as AI enthusiasm reenergizes markets. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors...

Joe Tigay says bullish sentiment is returning as the S&P 500 steadies near recovery highs, supported by strong bank earnings and resilient consumer spending. He discusses using the VIX as a risk‑management tool during volatile swings while maintaining long‑term exposure. Beyond AI and semiconductors, he points to growing opportunity in industrial and infrastructure names tied to the physical b...

Kevin Hincks says it's important for investors to differentiate what he calls "noisy" headlines from the negotiations behind the scenes. As the Strait of Hormuz stays closed, he paints a picture on how he sees ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran continuing. For Tuesday's economic data, Kevin highlights retail sales as especially important. ======== Schwab Network ======== E...

The runway for Boeing (BA) widened with shares moving to the upside into Wednesday's earnings. Rick Ducat touches on the key support and resistance areas to watch while Tom White offers an example options trade for the aerospace giant. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before tr...

It's a "sell now, think later" market, says Chris Watling, pointing to the SaaS-pocalypse as the latest example for what he considers an overreaction by investors. He also stays optimistic on the AI trade and doesn't expect the industry to shake up the employment picture. Chris turns to the FOMC and the path he sees interest rates moving under incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. ====...

Max Wasserman believes investors are pricing markets to perfection, accounting for zero risk from the Middle East as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. He adds that crude oil prices remain a long-term sticking point, saying the longer the U.S.-Iran War lasts, the longer the pain Americans will experience at the gas pump. Max like Big Tech and the AI trade, but warns valuations flared up quickly...

United Airlines (UAL) shares came back down to the tarmac after a big rally last week. Brett Crowther with Charles Schwab offers a closer look at the choppy price action in recent sessions to highlight how key support and resistance can impact the airline stock sooner rather than later. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market...