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Joy Yang doesn’t expect any surprises next week and anticipates a Santa Claus rally. However, going forward she sees a lot of risks on the table without clarity, including tariffs. “The AI story is real,” she adds, “but let’s be cautious that price still matters.” Joy lays out her outlook for 2026 and how to take advantage of oversold positions and discounts on international AI “picks and shovels....

Nancy Davis and Eric Winograd react to the September PCE data, which was delayed due to the government shutdown. Nancy says the report is a “green light” that lets the Fed “cut, cut, cut,” and previews what to watch in Powell’s comments after the FOMC decision next week. Eric doesn’t think there was any “new information” in the report and notes that the Fed is still missing up to date labor market...

Eddie Yoon says consumers are on “borrowed time” as credit balances rise. Inflation is making people feel “poorer” since 2021 despite wage gains: “people are still scared.” He says “the first domino” is the shift from single-family households to multi-generational housing as young people or grandparents move in with family or find roommates. He argues that the birth rate will struggle, which will...

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) stalled its stellar 2025 run on Friday when the company announced a $1.5 billion stock offering. George Tsilis calls the practice a common, and at times healthy occurrence for growing companies, but believes investors are wary of SoFi's financials. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not...

Spotify Wrapped is a hit but SPOT has slogged in recent stock price activity, down nearly 30% from June's all-time highs. LikeFolio's Megan Brantley notes positive momentum for Wrapped, noting doubled social media activity on X for the Spotify event. As the company has "taken over" social media discussions, Megan sees the company capitalizing on A.I. to accelerate profitability....

Dave Nicholson and Chris Wang break down Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) earnings. The stock plummeted after the mixed report, temporarily becoming the biggest S&P 500 loser on the day. Dave talks about some of his takeaways from recent meetings with HPE executives. Chris puts the guidance in focus, noting that it is softer than expected. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every inve...

Kyle Clark, CEO of BETA Technologies (BETA), explains how the company accelerated its momentum in the electric aerospace and VTOL markets. On recent earnings, Kyle notes the company's more than $3 billion backlog and the ways BETA aims to secure profits on its contract. He also explains why electric aviation is "significantly less expensive" from traditional methods. ======== Schwab...

Tech and retail take Tim Bohen's attention on today's Big 3. For Applied Materials (AMAT), he sees a consolidation occurring after its sharp rally that will build new support. Tim still sees strength in American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) after the "Sydney Sweeney mania" and Dollar General's "flight to safety" play. Rick Ducat walks investors through his technical analy...

Andrew Arons expects a rate cut next week and “continued cuts through the beginning of the year.” He argues that the market has “baked some of this in” already. He predicts 2026 will “look pretty good” also, with a “long runway” and “good earnings.” While valuations “may look stretched,” he argues earnings growth is supporting them. His stock picks include Amazon (AMZN), Lululemon (LULU), and Meta...

To say Tesla (TSLA) experienced a volatile year would be an understatement. Matt Tuttle makes the case that 2026 will be "much less choppy" as the company's board seeks to pull Elon Musk's attention back to Tesla. He also refutes Michael Burry's statement saying Tesla is vastly overvalued, arguing the company's A.I. and tech ambitions level out values long-term. George Ts...

Marley Kayden turns her attention to Netflix (NFLX) for today's Morning Trade after the streaming giant made a $82.7 billion bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. She explains what the deal means for the streaming space and the challenges still ahead before the merger takes shape. Dan Deming offers an example options trade for Netflix. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor an...

The Yen Carry Trade is back in the spotlight. Charles Schwab's Michelle Gibley explains what the hawkish commentary from the Bank of Japan means for global equities. As Michelle points out, it formed a negative correlation between the yen and Japanese stocks. She explains how the trade impacts U.S. and other international markets. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and...

Evan Sohn cites labor market trends to watch and pressures on consumer spending. He notes that manufacturing job declines are coming from Apple (AAPL), AstraZeneca (AZN), and Intel (INTC) even as they invest in reshoring manufacturing, but he argues automation and efficiency could be pushing people out. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscr...

Joanne Bianco explains the risks of reaccelerating inflation ahead of Friday’s PCE report, though it is anticipated to continue to moderate next year. She expects a rate cut next week from the Fed but thinks they might pause for a few months after that. Joanne is waiting to see dissensions within the Fed and the independence of various members. She also comments on the fixed income market and what...

Lots of up arrows filled the screens of Wall Street Friday morning. Diane King Hall points to Rubrik's (RBRK) surprise earnings profit muscling a 25% rally in the stock at the opening bell. The lipstick trade also saw strength through a beat and raise in both Victoria's Secret (VSCO) and Ulta Beauty (ULTA). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market...

“I’m very optimistic,” says Wayne Kaufman, citing strong earnings growth expectations for the next two years. “The market breadth has spread out beautifully,” he adds, highlighting names like Caterpillar (CAT) and KLA Corp. (KLAC). Wayne also likes Morgan Stanley (MS) and Gartner (IT), and also brings up the S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF (RSPG). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering ev...

As the first trading week of December comes to a close, investors turn to next week's FOMC interest rate decision. Kevin Hincks reports from the Cboe Global Markets to explain how jobless claims and the delayed September core PCE prints pave the way for a likely hawkish cut, which bond markets are bracing for. Kevin also touches on the Netflix (NFLX) deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) fo...

Broadcom (AVGO) hasn't gotten as much spotlight as Nvidia (NVDA), though the stock's 120% year-over-year gains made investors happy. Rick Ducat turns to Broadcom's chart after Oppenheimer raised its price target on the company ahead of earnings next week. He later offers an example options trade for the stock. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every...

The jobs picture is an "evolving situation," says Brad Roth, noting it will be "all eyes on the Fed" for next week's interest rate decision. However, he explains his "goldilocks scenario" that could unfold. On stocks, Brad says that rotation out of large caps and into small and mid-cap names make for a healthier market. He adds to that point by making the case tha...

@ElliottWaveTrader's Tammy Marshall, also known as the "Fibonacci Princess," walks investors through her technical analysis to explain why Victoria's Secret (VSCO) can continue its post-earnings rally. She sees more upside for Tesla (TSLA) as long as it can maintain key support near $400. Tammy also explains why that rally can maintain even as Tesla remains a highly volatile stoc...

Netflix (NFLX) marks another win in the streaming wars. The content giant will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) in a $82.7 billion cash and stock deal. Rachel Dashiell notes the last five days of trading were messy for Netflix's stock, offering technical analysis that points to a continuing downtrend. She highlights long-term levels to watch. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering eve...

Jay Woods sees the SPX testing, if not breaking all-time highs before the end of 2025. He believes the market is waiting for one big announcement to make that push: a FOMC interest rate cut next week. However, bullishness may vary pending on the tone of the announcement. In recapping 2025, he talks about ways investors weathered volatility through the DeepSeek shake-up and tariff tantrum. Looking...

Sam Burns says there's "not a lot of real reasons for markets to sell off," making the case for Santa Claus to deliver a market rally. However, he points to other sectors gaining traction after tech fell out of favor, a trend he sees benefitting the markets long-term. As for tech names Sam likes, he highlights Nvidia (NVDA), AMD Inc. (AMD), Micron (MU), and Microsoft (MSFT). He urges...

Teucrium Trading CEO Sal Gilbertie contends soybeans are a more compelling story than Nvidia (NVDA). He explains how grains, often overlooked, serve as excellent portfolio stabilizers and why now presents a good opportunity to invest in them. He also discusses China's recent soybean purchases and what that signifies for U.S.-China trade relations. Finally, he offers his perspective on which gr...

When it comes to the stories largely missed on Thursday's trading action, Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas guide investors through the continuing Warner Bros. Discovery (WDB) bidding war, crypto's mulled trading action, and the initial jobless claims print. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https:...