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Markets have move higher for two straight sessions, and Kevin Green says investors should be watching for a possible rotation trade in Thursday's session. Bloomberg is reporting that President Trump is considering Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to also lead the National Economic Council. On the earnings front, shares of Snowflake (SNOW) are falling despite an earnings beat, while Salesforce...

After an upgrade to buy from Arete, Ben Watson looks at the short and long-term technicals of Meta Platforms (META). The 5-day chart shows shows recent strength on its ADX Indicator, while the 1-year chart shows the $648 and $680 price levels as the next key breakthroughs if the stock is to continue its recent uptrend. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every ma...

Mode Mobile's Dan Novaes talks everything around Bitcoin's recent volatility. He says the cryptocurrency is experiencing an "IPO moment," making the case that this sharp downturn in price will level out as liquidity and adoption grows. Dan compares Bitcoin to gold and explains the asset's road ahead to being seen as reliable as the rare earth metal. When asked if Strategy (MSTR) will help or hinde...

​Charles Schwab 's director of crypto research and strategy, Jim Ferraioli, analyzes the bounce in Bitcoin that kicked off the month December. He talks about why the move higher needs more conviction to hold. Additionally, Jim touches on Ethereum's upgrade and how it bolsters the cryptocurrency's long-term prospects. He rounds out Crypto Corner with a glimpse into stablecoin and altcoi...

A strong showing from retailer earnings, paired with Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday sales, starkly contrasted the pressure storage stocks like Western Digital (WDC) and Seagate (STX) saw on Wednesday's trading session. Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas take a closer look into the divergence and the direction price action can move from here. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every in...

Despite disappointing economic data, treasury yield dynamics, particularly the widening 2-10 spread, are supporting financial and industrial stocks, making a year-end market grind higher plausible. Justin Bergner notes that a hawkish Federal Reserve rate cut is likely, conditioning the market for less frequent cuts. He highlights regional banks and short-cycle industrial stocks as potential opport...

George Tsilis turns his attention to Box Inc. (BOX), a company that initially fell after earnings before igniting a sharp reversal rally. Beyond the earnings and guidance, George notes the company's digital reach as something catching investor and analyst attention. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitab...

Jillian DelGignore dissects the unprecedented surge in ETF inflows, which have shattered previous records with $1.22 trillion year-to-date. She explains that this trend signifies investors are both rebalancing and positioning for potential rate cuts, emphasizing the rise of "income" in all its forms. She also addresses the influx of new ETFs, asserting that only the best will survive in...

Ouster (OUST) is in the "nexus of the physical A.I. revolution," says the company's CFO, Ken Gianella. Ouster creates LiDAR sensors used for autonomous tech in automobiles and robotics. Ken takes investors through the company's recent earnings to show where Ouster grew the most and where it projects growth in the quarters ahead. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every i...

Kieran Osborne believes economic conditions are broadly improving, saying businesses “now know the rules of the road” and the consumer has been “relatively resilient.” With this in mind, he digs into Fed decision making as we anticipate slower growth and worry about inflation. He expects the December rate decision to be “contentious” but anticipates a cut. Kieran shares some investment strategies...

David Waddell says investors recently experienced an "air pocket" in the A.I. trade, though he doesn't expect the bubble "bursting" any time soon. While he sees some parts of the trade as overinflated, David points to other corners of the market as fairly or undervalued. He makes the case for metals and construction as plays for investors to watch. ======== Schwab Network =...

Nick Raich and David Swartz bring the detail on retail. David says that the companies he covers in the space seem to be meeting goals so far in the holiday season but notes that the buying season is longer than people think and things could still go awry. Nick also thinks things are “off to a good start” and thinks rate cuts will bolster the consumer. They look at Macy’s (M) earnings results as it...

Dan Deming says small caps typically show strength at the end of the year and expects the pattern to recur this year. He shares specific stock picks: Corning (GLW), Cummins (CMI), and Danaher (DHR). Dan explains why he likes each stock and touches on potential opportunities in commodities. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risk...

Likefolio’s Landon Swan previews Five Below’s (FIVE) earnings report, saying that everything Dollar Tree (DLTR) is doing right is in Five Below’s wheelhouse already. He examines year-over-year change in visits, highlighting a +22% growth – though that’s lower than Dollar General’s (DG) +39%. Landon notes FIVE is on a strong earnings streak, emphasizing that they are “doing really well.” ======== S...

CrowdStrike (CRWD) posted a stronger-than-expected earnings report that Ian Tien calls a "bellwether" for the cybersecurity industry. He explains how the company's platformization efforts give it a wider moat against competitors. Dave Chronsiter turns to the wider cybersecurity industry to explain why CrowdStrike shows the need for digital protection isn't going away. ======== Sc...

Vivek Pandya of Adobe Digital Insights spotlights Cyber Monday shopping. “Consumers are still very much prioritizing these days to get the best deals,” he says. Momentum is more in “the direction of Black Friday” as they still have the latitude to decide when the best time to buy is, he adds. Vivek discusses trends within holiday shopping and how AI and BNPL services are transforming the experienc...

Don Kaufman is a fan of Caterpillar's (CAT) "spectacular chart" as the stock continues a 60% 2025 rally. However, he shares bearish takes on Intel (INTC) and Tesla (TSLA) due to the former stock's "too far, too fast" run and the latter's technical set-up. Don offers example options trades for the Big 3 while Rick Ducat dives into key levels to watch in the charts. =...

Eddie Ghabour returns to Trading 360 to explain why he sees a big rebound coming for the tech trade. The linchpin to his thesis: Bitcoin. Eddie talks about the cryptocurrency's role in bolstering A.I. stocks. As for the Fed, he issues a warning to investors to brace for a "hawkish" tone, regardless of whether the FOMC cuts rates or not in December. ======== Schwab Network ======== Em...

Amazon's (AMZN) re:Invent 2025 event showed a key emphasis on A.I. and AWS, says Steven Dickens, though he also points to the company's in-house chip development as another takeaway investors can't miss. The company is making the maneuvers as it seeks to use A.I. to boost efficiency and ad sales. However, Steven makes the case that potential gains for Amazon will not hurt Nvidia (NVDA)...

Marley Kayden discusses investor expectations for Salesforce (CRM) ahead of its earnings report after Wednesday's closing bell. She notes the company's recent price increases on top-tier plans and the potential impact of its A.I. offerings, which include Agentforce, on future revenue growth. Despite a challenging year, Marley highlights why some analysts are cautiously optimistic. ========...

Charles Schwab's Cooper Howard breaks down the ADP employment report, which he calls the "big one" investors should note. He emphasizes the weakness in small business as something that the Fed will watch closely and consider in its December meeting. Cooper later talks about what all the data means for the bond market. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and tra...

Keri McGhee of Attentive, an AI marketing platform, assesses the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales period. She argues that “people did a lot more research” and notes that although they bought less items overall, they spent more in total. “They’re waiting for the brand to come to them” with discounts, she adds. Keri also explains how AI is being used in retail and how Attentive uses consumer data to...

A better overall ISM Services number gave a boost to Wednesday's trading action, says Kevin Green. He explains why the print is "pretty decent" following what investors saw the month prior. As for ADP employment, KG considers the pressure on small businesses important as they employ around 50% of the U.S. workforce. It's something he believes pushes the Fed to cut interest rates...

“We’re definitely eyeing that 7,000 number” on the SPX, says Alexis Browne Roberts, and thinks we can hit it within the next few months. Looking ahead to next year, she notes midterm election years are traditionally worse for the stock market and is more neutrally positioned heading into 2026. GLD is one of her big winners this year and she still considers it a “great play” that investors can add...

After facing a rough start to 2025, Macy's (M) muscled an earnings beat thanks to a strong showing from Bloomingdale. That said, Diane King Hall points to tariffs and selective spending from consumers plaguing the company's forward momentum. CrowdStrike (CRWD) showed strength in the cybersecurity sector but shares still slid on the report. Staying in the space, Diane turns to Okta Inc.&#39...