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Monday's trading session shows signs of weakness, though StocksToTrade's Tim Bohen sees Wall Street staying resilient and points out opportunities he likes in several corners of the stock market. He sees Intel (INTC) continuing bullish momentum, Citigroup (C) holding its upside trend into earnings, and Butterfly Network (BFLY) as a volatile opportunity following its Midjourney collaboratio...

Many assets are experiencing a "do or die" moment across Wall Street, argues Chris Vermeulen of TheTechnicalTraders. Gold and silver at major support levels, paired with the U.S. dollar tapping key resistance, sets the stage for what he considers a critical set-up this week. He makes the case the Nasdaq-100 (NDX) can fall up to 23% if the AI trade unwinds or substantial geopolitical head...

Higher fuel costs will hit Carnival (CCL) earnings Tuesday, argues Christine Short, though she says the cruise liner is "firing on all cylinders" as passenger volume increases. She explains why she sees Carnival sailing past most headwinds and outlines potential risks still on the horizon. Tom White walks investors through an example options trade for the stock. ======== Schwab Network =...

The pick and shovels behind the AI trade are getting more favorable coverage from analysts, seen in Wells Fargo's price target hikes in ASML (ASML), Applied Materials (AMAT), KLA Corp. (KLAC), and Lam Research (LRCX). Marley Kayden walks investors through the analyst note and offers more insight on why firms are turning bullish on these names. Prosper Trading Academy's Charles Moon offers...

There's an uptick in ship crossings through the Strait of Hormuz, says Charles Schwab's Kevin Gordon, believing it offers a small reprieve for the energy trade. He sees Micron's (MU) earnings and this week's inflation prints as prominent catalysts to move markets. Michelle Gibley sticks with the AI trade by explaining what the MSCI reclassification means for global stocks, includin...

Rachel Ziemba examines Alan Greenspan’s legacy and the Fed’s current policy challenges in a supply shock-driven environment. She highlights the impact of fiscal spending, the disconnect between oil prices and rising rate expectations, and persistent inflation pressures. Ziemba also warns of volatility ahead in the oil market, with U.S. negotiations and Iranian oil waivers adding further uncertaint...

Mark Gibbens expects a 2.5% to 3% increase in economic data like GDP before the year's end, pointing to easing geopolitical tensions and the AI trade offering a lift for the U.S. Sticking with AI, he likes AMD Inc. (AMD) and sees it holding a strong edge in the chipmaking space even as Nvidia (NVDA) maintains leadership. He also expects Credo Technology (CRDO) to gain traction as the company g...

Micron (MU) is entering a new strategic partnership with Anthropic as Needham raises its price target on the AI memory stock. Credo Technology (CRDO) gets a new bull in Evercore ISI after it initiated an outperform rating. AbbVie (ABBV) aims to acquire Apogee Therapeutics (APGE) for $10.9 billion. Diane King Hall highlights the top moving stocks into Monday's trading session. ======== Schwab N...

"It's almost like there's two wars going on" and "both of them have to be controlled" for the Strait of Hormuz to fully reopen, argues Kevin Hincks. He points out that it's not just the U.S. and Iran conflict, but also Israel and Lebanon creating lasting geopolitical friction. On equity movers, Kevin has his sights set on Micron's (MU) earnings Wednesday as the...

Patrick Fruzzetti warns the market is showing signs of irrational exuberance, particularly in semiconductors, even as the U.S. consumer remains strong on solid retail sales. He points to inflation risks, geopolitics, and the Fed’s influence on the bond market as key drivers of rising rate pressure. Fruzzetti expects bond market stress to spill into equities, leading to increased volatility despite...

Marvell (MRVL) debuted on the Nasdaq-100 (NDX) at the start of Monday's trading session just as shares continue a run near all-time highs. Rick Ducat points out the stock's stellar run compared to other names in the AI hardware stack. He outlines key support and resistance areas to watch in the stock chart and offers an example options trade for Marvell. ======== Schwab Network ======== Em...

Markets are holding up very well considering typical June weakness during midterm election years, says Wayne Kaufman. He points out Kevin Warsh's "tempest in a teapot" comments on the AI trade, explaining how it leads into the new Fed Chair's goals to tackle inflation. When it comes to downside risk, Wayne tells investors to keep on eye on the U.S.-Iran conflict and crude oil pri...

Alan Greenspan has passed away at the age of 100, as Ben Emons recaps the former Fed Chair's "irrational exuberance" view of the stock market as ways his legacy lasts today. When it comes to the current Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, he aims to set a new legacy with his stance on interest rates and inflation. Ben makes the case that rate hike probabilities will come down as long as the Strai...

Old resistance is becoming new support in Credo Technology (CRDO), says Rachel Dashiell with Charles Schwab. She shows how the 20-day chart signals the tentative bullish catalyst. She outlines how the trend compares to the one-year chart. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/su...

Whiplash hits geopolitical headwinds as a back-and-forth in U.S. and Iran talks fluctuate the price action in futures. Tom White explains why investors should take headlines out of Iran "with a grain of salt" as peace talks to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz continue. In equities, Tom talks about the price target hikes in AI semiconductor equipment makers and AbbVie's (ABBV) $10.9...

The last time George Tsilis talked about Palantir (PLTR) in October 2025, the stock was above $185. As of this week, the software giant slipped below $130. That said, George points to the company's substantial earnings growth and partnerships with other key AI firms like Nvidia (NVDA) as tailwinds. However, Palantir's valuation remains a key headwind even after its substantial sell-off so...

People who have been in the crypto industry for years are more bearish than ever, while people just entering the space are more bullish than ever, says Charles Schwab's Jim Ferraioli. He explains why this divergence is widening in the DeFi and TradFi spaces. Jim then turns to Hyperliquid and what its rally indicates while Bitcoin remains in a bear market. However, he sees $60,000 as the new bo...

The Fed held interest rates steady this week, but markets later declined as half FOMC members projected at least one rate hike before end of year. Intel (INTC) rallied after announcing it’s ready to run the most recent versions of its chip manufacturing process and a potential partnership with Apple (AAPL). SpaceX (SPCX) stayed in front and center after coming off a historic IPO last week. Marley...

Marley Kayden talks about the FOMC's decision to hold interest rates steady in Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as Fed Chair. Meanwhile, crude oil prices slid after the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding, helping fuel a continued rally in semiconductor stocks and broader risk assets. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe t...

Asaf Meir, CEO of Solidus Labs, says a major global soccer tournament will test prediction markets at an unprecedented scale. He highlights the need for advanced surveillance as risks of market abuse and insider activity rise. Meir also notes that new asset classes, global participation, and always-on trading require a different approach to market integrity. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowe...

Derrick Irwin says emerging markets are set for a comeback, supported by strong earnings and macro resilience beyond the AI trade. He highlights diversification across India, Indonesia, and South Africa, while noting China’s K-shaped recovery favoring names like Alibaba (BABA) and Tencent. Irwin points to MTN Group and MercadoLibre (MELI) as top opportunities. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empo...

Alex Roy, Founder and CEO of SalesboxAI says AI is becoming critical infrastructure, shaping national competitiveness alongside energy and defense. He highlights how AI leaders and labs are influencing policy and forcing governments to rethink sovereignty. Roy also points to the emergence of distinct but interoperable global AI ecosystems as adoption accelerates. ======== Schwab Network ======== E...

Ken Shinoda explains how the recent Iran peace deal and Fed actions have calmed inflation fears, impacting the bond market. He suggests reimagining the traditional 60/40 portfolio split, advocating for shorter-duration, high-quality credit assets within the fixed-income allocation. Ken also discusses current ETF flows, highlighting continued demand for core-plus solutions and specialized securitiz...

Seema Shah and Stephen Sopko discuss the state of the AI trade and continuing impacts infrastructure buildout will have on markets. Seema explains the trends on user consumption in generative AI apps, which she sees increasing. Stephen talks about the timeline to AI driving growth and how adoption will broaden into the wider economy. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and t...

Charles Schwab's Adam Lynch says Bitcoin’s recent decline reflects a classic bear market following a short-lived relief rally, with the FOMC adding pressure to digital assets. He notes investors are rotating into equities like Micron (MU), highlighting a divergence between crypto and traditional markets. Lynch also flags Illinois’ new transaction-based crypto tax as a potential headwind that c...