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Jim Iuorio sees risks in Powell’s comments after the Fed decision, but at the end of the day, believes the market is “still fine.” Jim thinks AI will be a “headwind to runaway inflation” and argues it is also behind weakness in the labor market. He discusses the “debasement trade” and why he’s not giving up on it yet. Jim digs into the K-shaped economy, and notes the rare divergence between equity...

The Fed's interest rate decision will be crucial for markets this week, says Kevin Hincks, as he notes the anticipation building around what's expected to be a 25bps interest rate cut. He points to the possibility of quantitative easing into 2026 as another catalyst to watch. As far as earnings go, Kevin expects Oracle (ORCL) and Broadcom (AVGO) to be the most important to markets. He also...

Marley Kayden covers price target changes for Apple (AAPL), including a note from Dan Ives, a noted tech bull. He argues that 2026 will be the year that Apple “finally enters the race” and expects a strong holiday season. Stephen “Sarge” Guilfoyle shows an example options trade, using technical analysis and demonstrating a bull call spread. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investo...

James Demmert calls Toll Brothers (TOL) "best of the group" in homebuilders. He highlights what makes the company different from peers like D.R. Horton (DHI). While James doesn't currently like homebuilders as a group, he makes the case for the FOMC's interest rate decision to change that. Tom White offers an example options trade for Toll Brothers. ======== Schwab Network ======...

Cooper Howard with Charles Schwab says he "won't be surprised" to see dispersion in December's FOMC meeting. He explains how a divide among Fed governors will complicate the interest rate picture into 2026. Cooper turns to the bond market to highlight how investors are pricing in concerns over the next Fed Chair. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trad...

“It’s a given” that the Fed will cut this week, says Jay Pelosky, but thinks the bond market is beginning to signal concerns about Fed independence. Because of the global AI race, Jay thinks opportunities are in countries that recognize the changing environment and are focusing on electricity. He thinks long-duration bonds are unattractive, while commodities present opportunities. Jay also discuss...

There's a lot on the docket for this week, but Kevin Green says he "won't be surprised" to see SPX compression before the Fed's interest rate decision on Wednesday. However, it could set the stage for a Santa Claus rally to close 2025. On the A.I. trade, KG notes Marvell's (MRVL) steep selling action as Microsoft (MSFT) eyes Broadcom (AVGO) for custom chip orders. Broadco...

Nitin Sacheti thinks tech is “still interesting” and we have time before a potential bubble problem. “We’re starting to see sort of a dispersion” in the tech sector between the winners and the losers, he argues. Nitin explains his tech strategy, focusing on fiber optic cables and data networks and describing his hedging moves. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader,...

IBM Corp. (IBM) is stepping up its standing in the A.I. race through a new acquisition. Diane King Hall explains how its $11 billion purchase of Confluent (CFLT) aims to up IBM's positioning in the evolving tech landscape. Morgan Stanley downgraded Tesla (TSLA) as it sees its non-auto catalysts priced into the stock. On the retail space, Diane talks about Truist's upgrade on Five Below (FI...

Jay Hatfield has an 8,000 target for the SPX next year based on earnings growth projections. He tells investors to choose their stocks carefully, and shares some of his own picks. Including KKR & Co. (KKR) and Apollo Global (APO). He notes that both were not exposed to bank woes earlier this year, and expects strong growth. Jay also likes Marvell (MRVL) and Amazon (AMZN). ======== Schwab Netwo...

It's not secret Dan Ives is a tech bull, though he sees even more upside from his previous price target on Apple (AAPL). The Wedbush analysts now sees $350 in the cards for the Mag 7 stock, up from $320. Rick Ducat takes traders through his technical analysis for the stock while Tom White offers an example options trade. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, ev...

"It's hard not to be bullish," says Eric Sterner when looking at the current market action. He explains how the landscape offers a bullish foundation into 2026. Eric has his eyes on the tech space due to the evolving A.I. trade, along with healthcare and the GLP-1 industry. He sees the macro front holding steady so long as the job market doesn't fall through a trap door, though h...

Oracle (ORCL) is what Melissa Otto calls a "levered bet" in the A.I. space, says Melissa Otto. The company reports earnings on Wednesday. Melissa tells investors to watch for operating profit margins and any other indicators pointing to Oracle navigating massive CapEx spend from Mag 7 and other Big Tech companies as it piles on debt. She later notes the leadership shift and what CEO Larr...

It's back to having all eyes on the Fed, with Kevin Green calling this week's FOMC interest rate decision the most important market mover of the week. If the committee issues a cut with a hawkish tone, KG believes the Mag 7 stocks will see the most benefit. Also watch Nvidia (NVDA), says KG, pointing to a pair of bull crosses in the technicals. Netflix (NFLX) continues to take up oxygen in...

Charles Schwab's Rachel Dashiell turns to technical analysis in General Motors (GM) after the stock hit historic highs on Friday. She explains how the legacy auto stock muscled a long-term comeback and whether it can sustain short-term shakiness. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabne...

Anthony Scaramucci joins The Watch List to talk about his new book, Solana Rising, and why the cryptocurrency will be one of the biggest market stories over the next five years. He takes investors through the altcoin space and the opportunities he sees in crypto beyond Bitcoin. Anthony highlights use cases for these cryptocurrencies today and makes the argument for continued acceleration ahead. On...

Muon Space's Jonny Dyer sets his sights on space and ways it will serve as the next frontier for A.I. He explains how OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's aspirations can challenge Elon Musk's SpaceX. Jonny still believes there's a huge gap to close between competitors and SpaceX, though it could close as demand for space tech accelerates. He briefly touches on the Rocket Lab (RKLB) rally after...

The last time George Tsilis talked about Intel (INTC) on Tech Corner, the company traded around $23. In the first week of December, Intel tapped a 20-month high of $44. George highlights the catalysts that helped double the stock price in four months. That said, investors should be aware of lasting headwinds facing the legacy tech company. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor...

Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas close out the trading week with a glimpse into some unsung stories in U.S. and international markets. They talk about the climb in domestic retail stocks and Chinese tech firms like Moore Threads, which grew over 400% after its $1.1 billion IPO. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsle...

Peter Wright, CEO of McKinley Acquisition Corporation (MKLY), details the current state of the SPAC market, highlighting its "next generation phase" with increased investor appetite and improved deal structures. He emphasizes the "better, faster, and cheaper" advantages of SPACs over traditional IPOs, citing deal certainty, valuation certainty, and capital certainty. Wright als...

Rubrik (RBRK) posted its first-ever quarterly EPS profit in Thursday's earnings, leading shares to rally more than 20% during Friday's session. George Tsilis takes a closer look at the cloud security solutions company's balance sheet and partnerships to explain how Rubrik reached profitability. As for the competitive landscape, George talks about where the company is building a value a...

Southwest Airlines (LUV) briefly tapped highs it hasn't seen in nearly two and a half years even after noting a drop in demand during the government shutdown. Rick Ducat explains the "confusing" rally that's pushing price action above a key resistance level. He also shows where Southwest stands against airline peers and takes traders through the stock's options activity. ====...

Dr. Ying Huang, CEO of Legend Biotech (LEGN), explains the work his company does on white blood cell cancer. They grew revenue from the drug 84% last quarter to over $500 million, and expect to turn a profit in 2026. He discusses their partnership with Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), international expansion, and the research they’re conducting. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every invest...

Thomas Martin discusses “animal spirits” returning to the market and shares some of his stock picks. He likes Seagate (STX), which he says has a significant technological advantage over competitors. Another is Carvana (CVNA), a “prime example of a digital disrupter.” ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter -...

Joe Hegener weighs in on whether there is an AI bubble. On Tesla (TSLA), which is attempting to pivot towards AI, Joe warns not to bet against Elon Musk. He thinks banks and insurance companies are non-tech, non-AI companies that could be AI plays, arguing that these are the industries that will benefit from adoption. Looking to China, he talks about how it has shifted from being a “black box” to...