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“Let’s see if we can finish strong” at the end of the year, says Andrew Wells. He looks at the overall picture and focuses on consumer credit and spending ability. He notes that credit rejections have gone up to 25%, arguing that while people want to spend, the banking sector is becoming more cautious. He thinks this is part of why the Fed feels pressure to cut rates. Inflation is “probably the bi...

Oracle (ORCL) will take on $38 billion more in debt if its latest financial offering comes to fruition. As Marley Kayden explains, the company is taking on several loans worth stunning amounts of cash to finance OpenAI data centers. As Oracle continues to increase A.I. spending, so will volatility around the stock. Dan Deming offers an example options trade for Oracle. ======== Schwab Network ====...

To round out the holiday week, Charles Schwab's Joe Mazzola considers the broadening activity in markets heathy for the long-term but remains cautious. Expectations of a FOMC interest rate cut in December is something he sees setting up a volatile scenario as market dynamics shift. Joe says fundamentals will be the ultimate driver for markets, citing positive earnings momentum as a buoy for bu...

Growing cost consciousness is a key reason why retailers are offering more deals more frequently, says Shelly Antoniewicz. She explains how a "K-shaped economy" and the record government shutdown factor into consumer consideration for prices. Don't discount the jobs picture either, says Shelly, as she makes the case that a softening labor front plays into retail skittishness. =======...

Alex Coffey analyzes the recent market volatility and recent cooldown seen in this week's trading sessions. He compares the price action with seasonal measures to highlight why this year is "impressive" compared to the past. As Alex explains, boosted expectations for an interest rate cut in December only adds momentum. A rotation from A.I. and high-flying tech stocks into underapprec...

Oracle (ORCL) saw a stunning run following September's earnings report but fell more than 40% since hitting all-time highs. George Tsilis explains how a $38 billion loan to build OpenAI data centers added to losses on Friday and why it creates more concerns around A.I. spending. Retail stocks gained attention too, seen in Abercrombie & Fitch's (ANF) 30% run in the last five trading ses...

Sarah Henry calls it “a very exciting time in retail,” highlighting frictionless AI shopping. “Agentic AI is going to predict what you’re going to buy, and what you want to buy,” she says, arguing that it will really expose the “haves and have nots” in the sector. She likes Walmart (WMT), highlighting its “incredible quarter” and how it continues to move into technology. For holiday shopping, she...

StocksToTrade's Tim Bohen joins Schwab Network ahead of Black Friday's opening bell to explain how traders can take advantage of volatility. He sees all of the pullbacks in A.I. stocks as strong buying opportunities, believing 2026's A.I. trade will "make 2025 look like a joke." Tim's favorite stock moving forward is Alphabet (GOOGL) and makes the case that Alphabet's...

Phil Rosen believes the recent tech sell-off has been overblown and creates new buying opportunities for investors. As for the TPU and GPU discussions surrounding Alphabet (GOOGL) and Nvidia (NVDA), he sees both companies continuing to prosper for the foreseeable future. Phil tells investors to brace for a Santa Claus rally as he sees many headwinds behind markets. He also sees a more dovish FOMC...

2025 is a year many Salesforce (CRM) investors wish to forget, as Rick Ducat highlights the stock's stark downslide through technical analysis. He shows how bearish trends overtook the software giant and highlights what needs to happen for shares to set up a rebound. Rick also analyzes the options front and offers an example options trade for Salesforce ahead of earnings next week. ======== Sc...

CFRA's Angelo Zino believes Alphabet's (GOOGL) recent rally has been "long overdue." He credits the company's tech execution for the huge upside surge it saw in recent weeks, noting the potential Gemini 3.0 and Google Cloud has to the A.I. trade. Angelo considers Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK/B) investment into Alphabet validation for the Mag 7 giant's future prospects. =...

Futures experienced a halt in trading for Friday, though Tom White notes a curb in volatility as the bigger story investors should keep in mind. He adds that investors appear to be rotating into "beaten down" sectors like healthcare, showing the market pulse has stayed strong. What has raised yellow flags for Tom: a bifurcation between consumer sentiment and spending. He points to Costco...

Charles Schwab's Kevin Horner turns to the technical front for Dillard's (DDS) stock chart as Black Friday kicks off in the U.S. The retail company also got a boost from JPMorgan with a price target hike. Kevin takes traders through his key levels to watch as Dillard's stock experiences consolidation following a strong uptrend. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor...

Beyond moves happening on the stock front, Michael Green offers his perspective on the FOMC and potential rate cuts in December and beyond. When it comes to measuring inflation, he says the CPI has problems that don't paint the whole story for investors. Michael later explains the "valley of death" he sees plaguing consumers. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor...

John Studzinski discusses his book "A Talent for Giving," which aims to inspire individuals to engage in everyday philanthropy. He distinguishes between charity and philanthropy, advocating for a more active role in addressing societal issues. Studzinski highlights the importance of leveraging personal talents, not just financial resources, and the power of mentorship. He also touches upon the imp...

Looking for an extra serving of A.I. insights this Thanksgiving holiday? George Tsilis dives deep into Nvidia (NVDA) and the A.I. chipmaker's stronghold position in that domain. From its Blackwell chip to its expansive distribution across multiple industries, George checks out the fundamental catalysts driving Nvidia up more than 100% from its 52-week lows. ======== Schwab Network ======== Emp...

It's a Thanksgiving-themed edition of Final Takeaways with Sam and Marley. Investors and traders will get the opportunity to reflect on the trading year to date, including this week's surge in retailer stocks ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all inv...

James Demmert joins Market on Close to discuss John Deere's parent company and the state of industrial companies with exposure to the agriculture business. Deere (DE) reported a top-and-bottom line earnings beat, but shares slid on lackluster guidance and potential tariff-induced cost pressures impacting its international business. James is looking to other areas within the industrial group su...

Daryl Fairweather of Redfin is seeing more properties coming off the market because homeowners are asking for more than buyers are willing to pay. Low mortgage rates also make sale alternatives like renting to others appealing. However, it does heavily depend on location, with more homeowners giving up in Florida and Texas. Daryl also compares renting vs buying a condo in the current environment....

Dustin Reid digs into today’s flurry of economic data, highlighting strength in Durable Goods and GDP and weakness in the labor market. He thinks the market is waiting “for a shoe to drop” either way. He thinks the Fed will be “on hold” after one more cut, whether it comes in December or not. Dustin shares his view of the bond market and potential fixed-income strategies ahead of a “challenging” 2...

Mitch Ashley believes Zscaler (ZS) is aligned with five key cybersecurity trends. The stock dropped over 10% after earnings, but he argues that it is positioning well for the world of AI. “It wasn’t a bad announcement,” he says of the earnings, but notes disappointing EPS and profits. Mitch also dips into “platform telemetry” and AI defense, explaining how this world is evolving. ======== Schwab N...

Noah Hamman explains why he likes some AI “picks and shovels” stocks, highlighting the HVAC ETF among others. On crypto, he thinks that Bitcoin believers should buy in at these lower prices if they are sure of the fundamentals and its importance to the future. One of his top holdings is Amphenol (APH), also part of the “picks and shovels.” ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor...

Ted Parkhill is not worried about market volatility, and in fact thinks investors should be worried about a lack of volatility. “We have great exposure to global equities right now,” he says, highlighting several international markets. Ted is also short crude oil, not seeing a lot of strength and potentially further downside. He’s also long coffee, and short cocoa. You want exposure to these marke...

Dan Ives is back on The Watch List with Nicole Petallides to settle the Alphabet/Google (GOOGL) vs Nvidia (NVDA) debate. His team estimates that for every $1 spent on Nvidia, there is an $8-$10 multiplier across the rest of the tech ecosystem. Dan adds that it's "Nvidia's world, but everyone else is paying rent in the A.I. revolution." He adds this revolution is being built on on...

George Tsilis examines CleanSpark (CLSK) after earnings as the company begins to transition from a primarily bitcoin-mining operations outfit to become a data center compute power provider. He names IREN (IREN), Applied Digital (APLD) and others as representative of a broader trend in the crypto-mining space. George later compares bitcoin performance to CLSK and discusses the "commoditization...