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The astounding recovery in the S&P 500 (SPX) is something Liz Ann Sonders attributes to short-term money entering the market entering a "very, very small handful of stocks." She wants to see strength broaden in the index before gaining confidence in the rally. Joe Mazzola adds to the Charles Schwab Big Picture panel by attributing the eye-watering move to hedge funds covering shorts....

Jim Masturzo explains why the U.S. dollar is losing its safe‑haven appeal as geopolitical tensions ease, opening the door for international markets. He discusses stretched valuations in U.S. equities, emerging opportunities in emerging‑market exporters, and why expectations around AI adoption and growth may be overextended. Masturzo emphasizes diversification as a necessary shift for investors con...

The S&P 500 (SPX) slipped into red territory soon after the trading session began, something Kevin Green is watching in what has been a tech-led rally. As both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 (NDX) test record highs, KG points to corners of the market to mind as geopolitical headwinds linger in the global backdrop. He later highlights strengths and weaknesses in the job market after investors g...

Jeff Weniger argues the recent V‑shaped market recovery still has room to run and cautions against fading the rally. He points to rotation into financials and technology, strong earnings growth projections, and stabilizing money supply trends as signals that a sustained bear market is unlikely. Despite lingering inflation concerns, Weniger says the backdrop remains constructive for U.S. equities t...

Glenn Dorsey explains why U.S. equities remain resilient despite geopolitical volatility and recent market swings. He highlights sustained double‑digit earnings growth, sees pullbacks as buying opportunities in mega‑cap tech and money‑center banks, and outlines sector opportunities in healthcare and industrials. With labor markets stable and earnings season underway, Dorsey says high‑quality, dive...

Raymond James sees more growth opportunities ahead for Okta Inc. (OKTA), according to the firm's latest upgrade on the company. Diane King Hall adds that dissipating headwinds and AI trends offer a bigger runway for the cybersecurity firm. It's a stark contrast from Flutter (FLUT), which got a double downgrade from Citi. Diane notes another downgrade on PayPal (PYPL) to neutral from outper...

Jobless claims coming in slightly under Wall Street estimates add to Kevin Hincks's perspective that markets will remain resilient despite trading at all-time highs. However, have one eye on headlines, as developments between the U.S. and Iran can rattle forward price action. Kevin adds that big bank earnings offer further confidence that this earnings season will be a strong one as the Mag 7...

Tesla (TSLA) shares moved in a long downward channel for months, though a recent breakout offers a bullish signal. Charles Schwab's Brett Crowther puts investors in the driver's seat when it comes to the Mag 7 company's short and long-term price action. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable fo...

Ben Fulton offers his take on how stocks are faring against volatility around the U.S.-Iran War. He explains how investors can position portfolios in a more selective market with the path of crude oil prices remaining uncertain. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read...

Netflix (NFLX) shares turned up the volume in a recent rally, just as the company readies to report earnings after the close on Thursday. Rick Ducat shows the key levels to watch into and after the streaming giant reports. Tom White offers an example options trade for Netflix. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not...

Microsoft (MSFT) and Alphabet (GOOGL) are Mag 7 companies Molly Pieroni considers undervalued, even as the latter makes another run toward all-time highs. She highlights the facets of their businesses that she sees adding unsung value to the balance sheets. Molly turns to companies outside of tech she expects to have higher runs in 2026, from U-Haul (UHAL) to Bollore. ======== Schwab Network =====...

Kevin Green offers more insight into what he calls a "very powerful" move in the stock market, where Mag 7 and tech giants outperform while the rest of the market stays quiet. He tells investors to brace for a pullback as the current trade runs hot into overbought territory. Sticking with equities, KG talks about TSMC's (TSM) earnings beat and guidance outlook for the current quarter...

Companies like AMD Inc. (AMD), Arm Holdings (ARM), and Qualcomm (QCOM) back autonomous driving start-up Wayve with a $600 million check. On the macro front, energy price fluctuations shake homebuilder confidence. Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas offer more insight into their final takeaways of the trading session. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day....

Sara Lind breaks down how New York City’s new outdoor‑dining regulations are putting financial pressure on small restaurants. She explains how seasonal removal rules and high storage costs threaten profitability, especially for businesses outside Manhattan. As demand for alfresco dining remains strong, the debate now centers on whether policy adjustments can preserve street life without squeezing...

James Czerniawski previews Netflix (NFLX) earnings as the company doubles down on organic growth following its decision to walk away from a potential merger with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). He discusses how subscription price hikes and the ad‑supported tier are driving revenue growth, while Netflix pushes further into live sports and gaming to compete more directly with Walt Disney (DIS). The fo...

Investopedia's Caleb Silver offers insight into the biggest stocks traders have been buying and selling amid the recent market rebound. The top buys he's seen involve Big Tech names recapturing former glory, like Nvidia (NVDA), Microsoft (MSFT), and Micron (MU). He explains why they fell out of favor and why investors are moving back into them. Caleb shows that while a majority of investor...

Bulls need to "hold a line in the sand" to ensure the S&P 500 (SPX) maintains its new record high, says Kevin Horner. He analyzes key levels in the index heading into Wednesday's historic milestone. In Kevin's other Charts to Watch, he shows how bulls are making a stand in Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Netflix (NFLX). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and tra...

Dave Mazza with Roundhill Investments calls memory the "true bottleneck" of AI. As demand outpaces supply, he explains how previous "boom and bust" cycles in tech differ from the rally stocks like Micron (MU), SanDisk (SNDK), and Western Digital (WDC) are experiencing. Dave sees "incredible" revenue growth backing these earnings throughout the coming weeks. He then ta...

Lisa Schreiber talks about the risk-on attitude taking over markets and the "winners and losers" she sees ahead. She points to Big Tech firms like Broadcom (AVGO) and Alphabet (GOOGL), to rising cybersecurity giants like Palo Alto Networks (PANW) as stocks to watch. Lisa notes Meta Platforms (META) as a company with lots of room to rebound in its AI efficiency push. ======== Schwab Netwo...

Scott Ladner and Tony Bancroft debate whether the defense rally has peaked after strong gains. Ladner favors rotating out as de‑escalation gets priced in, while Bancroft sees sustained upside from rising defense budgets and a push to expand weapons production. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all...

Ara Kharazian explains why U.S. business adoption of AI crossing 50% marks a major inflection point for enterprise software. He discusses how AI‑native, workflow‑embedded solutions are challenging incumbents and rapidly eroding traditional software moats. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all inve...

Landon Swan of LikeFolio talks about PepsiCo's (PEP) price action and why he believes shares fizzled out. While year-over-year web visits showed an uptick, Landon points to other user metrics pointing to strong headwinds ahead for the legacy food and drinks company. However, he sees a snapped downtrend as a sign investors will see reprieve. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every inv...

Target (TGT), the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), and Home Depot (HD) take Don Kaufman's focus for today's Big 3. Don offers his insights on each name and walks through example trades, while Rick Ducat highlights key technical levels to watch. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors....

Stephen Sopko and Brendan Burke break down ASML Holding’s (ASML) strong earnings beat and why the stock slipped as the company changed its reporting approach. They explain how a wafer‑fab equipment super cycle is taking shape, led by surging memory demand and massive orders from SK Hynix, Micron (MU) and Samsung. Despite near‑term noise and export concerns, the long‑term outlook remains tied to th...

Steve Hochman explains how geopolitical friction in the Strait of Hormuz creates delayed but powerful supply‑chain shocks beyond oil prices. He highlights how companies like Walmart (WMT), Schneider Electric, and Maersk are using AI and simulation tools to anticipate disruptions, manage inventories, and turn supply‑chain resilience into a competitive and earnings advantage. ======== Schwab Network...