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Dr. Yung-Yu Ma shares an analysis of Oracle (ORCL) earnings, noting that the market overstates Oracle's capital expenditure concerns. He discusses the Federal Reserve's recent dovish rate cut and its implications for the U.S. economy, interest rates, and the labor market. Dr. Ma also offers his perspective on long-term yields and the trajectory of inflation. ======== Schwab Network =======...

Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas talk all about Wednesday's decision from the Fed to cut interest rates by 25bps. They also explain the moves it has on both U.S. and global bond markets. ======== 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. http://bi...

Oracle (ORCL) missed on its revenue but still doubled down on A.I. spending plans. Marley Kayden, Sam Vadas, and Kevin Green talk about the stock's downturn after posting earnings and why investors may question Oracle's ability to generate free cash flow. They later turn to other tech earnings and explain why Adobe (ADBE) struggled to find footing after its earnings. ======== Schwab Networ...

Photronics (PLAB) shot up more than 40% and hit highs not seen since 2001 on Wednesday's session. The semiconductor equipment manufacturer significantly beat earnings expectations. George Tsilis turns to the numbers waking investors up to this overlooked stock. He also touches on the international play Photronics holds in the A.I. space. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every invest...

Phong Le, CEO of Strategy (MSTR), explains why he sees the company as a viable option amid the rise in cryptocurrencies. He talks about how the company balances its balance sheet and offers insight into why Strategy won't have to sacrifice Bitcoin to offer dividends. Phong later discusses the MSCI and the index's decision to remove Strategy, something he argues is hypocritical when look at...

iCapital's Sonali Basak breaks down Fed Chair Jerome Powell's commentary and the FOMC's press release after cutting interest rates 25bps. She believes it all points to a dovish tilt with a renewed focus on labor. Even if the Fed shakes up its staff next year, at least one cut baked into the dot plot for 2026 is something Sonali says reaffirms a dovish tone. She later touches on the Fed...

Jeffrey Cleveland reacts to the Fed decision to cut rates by 25 basis points, with three dissents. He thinks unemployment will tick up and PCE will fall slightly next year, leading to the Fed funds rate lower than the median now. He doesn’t see this as a hawkish cut based on the bond market reaction, but “we’ll have to see how Chair Powell frames things.” He wants to know why Fed members dissented...

There were three dissents in the latest interest rate cut from the Fed, one for 50bps and two for zero cuts. Kevin Hincks talks about the FOMC's differing views and the role its dual mandate plays. He also goes over the median economic projections and dot plot to explains why a rate cut likely is off the table for January. However, Kevin says quantitative easing will creep back into the Fed&#3...

Sam Stovall thinks the unemployment rate could surprise to the upside in delayed October data because of the government shutdown, but thinks it will moderate in October. He explains what the bond market reaction means about sentiment. While it seems like the Fed wants to pause rate cuts, he expects one in each half of 2026. He is paying close attention to the Q&A portion of Powell’s press conf...

Harley Lippman thinks entry-level jobs are tough to find, but the labor market will embrace employees who embrace AI. “AI is not coming after your job,” he argues, it’s coming after the part of your work that’s repetitive. He emphasizes retraining and reskilling employees rather than laying them off, warning against losing “institutional knowledge.” ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering ever...

Likefolio’s Landon Swan calls it a “rough year” for Adobe (ADBE) ahead of its earnings report this afternoon. He thinks investors are worried about its position in AI competition, and says it “has to” jump on AI or its products will be outcompeted. He walks through some of their products and usage stats, but notes that its “bread and butter” Photoshop is easily replicated now. ======== Schwab Netw...

Bill Lee and Ben Ayers preview the FOMC announcement. Bill talks about Powell’s “lame duck” era and Ben calls division the “key word” for the Fed right now. Ben expects a cut, but not a complete consensus and thinks dissension will remain a theme in 2026; he also foresees more cuts as a “shadow Chair” puts pressure on the group. Bill looks at services inflation within the CPI, calling it the “stub...

Mark McClain, CEO of SailPoint (SAIL), talks about the company's latest earnings and recent successes. Cybersecurity's growing needs is a prime driver Mark points to accelerating business growth through identity security. When it comes to cybersecurity stock declines even on strong earnings, he believes investors and analysts are searching for "perfection." ======== Schwab Networ...

The market has "pent up volatility" ahead of the FOMC's interest rate decision, says TheoTrade's Don Kaufman. He warns investors to brace for big moves in the hours and days following the announcement. As for today's Big 3, Don is a bull when it comes to Exxon Mobil (XOM) but a bear on JPMorgan Chase (JPM) and the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT). He offers example op...

Jeffrey Small expects the Fed’s hawkish tone to continue and says “there’s nothing to guarantee” we get a rate cut despite high odds in the market. He says Powell could be the “Christmas Grinch” for the third time in a row, bringing up that Fed announcements in the last few years hit December rallies. “I don’t think a quarter point cut is going to do much for the markets anyway,” he adds. He think...

Keith Kirkpatrick believes Adobe (ADBE) is making the right moves to bolster its platform for A.I. He says the company just needs more ties between the evolving tech and profit generation. Keith points to a partnership with OpenAI's ChatGPT as a step in the right direction. Tom White offers an example options trade for the stock. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and t...

GE Vernova (GEV) surged more than 10% after Wednesday's opening bell backed by a slew of positive headlines for investors. Marley Kayden explains what's driving all of the optimism, from hiked guidance and dividends, to a share buyback program with more muscle. Those additions, paired with ties to powering the A.I. trade, are reasons Marley points to as reasons to watch GE Vernova. Prosper...

Kathy Jones with Charles Schwab talks about how the bond market is bracing for what many assume will be a hawkish interest rate cut Wednesday. She explains how "counterproductive" rate cut talks can lead to a later correction. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subs...

Ben Emons is looking forward to the dot plot after the FOMC announcement today. He thinks there could be one more cut in 2026 but says it is unclear from there. He notes the ECB is already finished with its rate-cutting cycle. Turning to jobs, he sees people coming back into the labor force, a “positive sign.” He also says there seems to be less stress overall in the labor market. Emons also discu...

It's business per usual for markets on Fed day, says Kevin Green. He turns to technical analysis to explain how the set-up into Wednesday's interest rate decision mirrors those seen prior. In the commodity space, KG talks about how commentary from the White House hit soybean pricing after the growing season already ended. Silver continues to rip amid a rise in "short covering" wh...

Bob Shea likes AI power infrastructure plays and says it has worked well over the last 2.5 years. He highlights GE Vernova (GEV) as an example and calls power infrastructure the “bottleneck” for the entire AI field. He also looks at healthcare and defense, both of which he thinks could continue to rise. Bob covers how real estate could be impacted by the upcoming midterm elections, and thinks it c...

The Fed's interest rate decision Wednesday afternoon will be crucial for the macro front, though Diane King Hall turns her attention to micro movers. She notes PepsiCo's (PEP) bullish hopes to boost sales and cut costs, leading JPMorgan to turn bullish on the stock. Palantir (PLTR) shares gained at the opening bell after securing a new contract with the U.S. Navy. Diane turns to a stock lo...

Brian Glenn previews the FOMC decision and what he’s watching, including dissension around the cut. He covers how mortgage rates could move after a 25 basis point cut. Turning to the dual mandate, he talks about the intersection of inflation and growth, and pitches “growing our way out” as a potential answer to U.S. debt. He also argues that AI isn’t a bubble, and why. He likes Meta Platforms (MET...

Markets are pricing in a hawkish interest rate cut from the Fed, says Kevin Hincks. He notes a two point climb in the VIX since the week began as the leading metric signaling that move. However, if the FOMC leans dovish, Kevin believes markets will make a 180 degree turn and rally on the session. Kevin adds that a move on interest rates will boost housing sentiment, noting a recent uptick in MBA m...

Overspending concerns surround the A.I. narrative plagued the trade in recent weeks, and Oracle (ORCL) was seen as a posterchild for that risk. The stock sold off 35% since hitting all-time highs after last quarter's earnings. Ahead of Wednesday's postmarket report, Rick Ducat highlights key levels for investors to watch while Tom White turns to the options front and offers an example trad...