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LikeFolio's Andy Swan highlights deteriorating consumer sentiment for Kroger (KR), pointing to a sharp drop in proprietary demand signals. He notes that competitors including Dollar General (DG), Maplebear (CART), Costco (COST), Walmart (WMT), and Amazon (AMZN) are seeing stronger trends as shoppers shift behavior. Swan says the recent stock pullback may not fully reflect the weakness, warning...

Jeffery Cleveland discusses breaking news on the Fed leaving its interest rate target at 3.50%-3.75%. He notes the FOMC removed the statement referencing additional rate adjustments, along with nine of 18 FOMC members penciling in a rate hike in 2026. Jeffery says he is keen to see what Kevin Warsh says during the first press conference. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor a...

Tom White talks about the interest rate decision just as it hits the wire, noting that several members in the FOMC pointed to potential for an interest rate hike in 2026. He talks about what the projections mean for a U.S. economy grappling with uncertainty on inflation as geopolitical headlines stay in the Fed's focus. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, eve...

John Blank and Sam Burns break down the implications of a reconstituted Fed as Kevin Warsh steps into focus. They highlight the importance of the dot plot and how Warsh’s approach to forward guidance could differ from past Fed chairs. The discussion also looks at how the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield may react, alongside the impact of geopolitical risks on inflation and the Fed’s policy path. ======...

Adobe's Loni Stark discusses how data from her company show how AI is changing visibility for brands as AI shapes online shopping. She goes into how businesses can stand out online as AI use accelerates and explains how they can optimize AI and humans on their websites. Loni also talks about how to merge AI and brand trust. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader,...

TheoTrade's Don Kaufman walks us through today’s Big 3 and offers example options trades for his picks. He points to Humana (HUM) as a great bearish opportunity in the weeks to come, Bank of America (BAC) as a bullish opportunity into all-time high territory, and Microsoft (MSFT) not being able to shake bearish trends. Charles Schwab's Kevin Horner goes through the key technicals in the st...

Jay Mehta explains why the bull market continues despite geopolitical and macro uncertainty, pointing to strong demand for long-duration growth and innovation tied to recent IPOs. He notes that tech and communications are driving earnings growth while other sectors lag, keeping markets narrow. Mehta adds that defensive sectors like consumer staples and healthcare look cheap but lack strong fundame...

On his expectations for the Fed's interest rate decision and Kevin Warsh's press conference, Charles Schwab's Nathan Peterson tells investors "not to expect much of a surprise." That said, pay attention to Warsh's language as he can offer a clear stance on what he wants the Fed to focus its future projections on. It comes as Nate sees continuing euphoria in the tech space...

Asbury Research's John Kosar breaks down market internals following the FOMC meeting, pointing to the firm’s “Asbury 6” metric as a sign of short-term strength. He highlights the VIX and its 21-day moving average as a key signal. Kosar warns that a sustained move above 17.50 could indicate a potential market pullback. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every...

FedEx (FDX) trades near record highs ahead of the global shipping giant's earnings next week. Charles Schwab's Kevin Horner makes the case many investors could see it as a profit-taking opportunity, pointing out substantial resistance in the stock chart. He then offers an example options trade for FedEx. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market da...

Walker Williams discusses rising market uncertainty, pointing to the Fed’s difficult position as inflation and geopolitical tensions could push policy more hawkish. He highlights growing concentration risk in the AI trade, noting its outsized weight in the S&P 500 (SPX) and MSCI Emerging Markets Index, including Samsung and TSMC (TSM). Williams also questions whether AI-driven earnings can kee...

At the opening bell, Diane King Hall discusses this morning’s top moving stocks in companies like Applied Materials (AMAT), Lam Research (LRCX), and KLA Corp. (KLAC) receiving price targets hikes from Citigroup. She also highlights earnings movers in Jabil's (JBL) earnings beat and La-Z-Boy (LZB) raising guidance as U.S. consumers show strength. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering ever...

James St. Aubin breaks down how the Fed is balancing dovish tendencies with the need to combat inflation. He explains how potential bank deregulation could help offset the effects of a shrinking balance sheet. James also warns that elevated valuations in SpaceX (SPCX) and AI-related names could trigger a broader “crisis of confidence” if sentiment shifts. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowerin...

May's retail sales print showed continuing strength in U.S. consumers even as they faced higher prices at the gas pump, says Kevin Hincks. With gas prices trickling lower, he believes that strength will accelerate. It also will affect how new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh will handle interest rates and future projections as all eyes turn to Wednesday's decision. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering...

Ivan Feinseth talks about stocks he sees as foundational AI companies, including Qualcomm (QCOM), which he expects to play a much larger role in "on-device" AI. He calls Nvidia (NVDA) the "must own" company as it remains in the epicenter of the AI trade and carries substantial market momentum. Ivan also makes the case for Intel (INTC) as builds up its rebound story. ======== Sc...

Greg Friedman lays the foundation for what he believes investors should expect in the commercial real estate space ahead. Treasury yields hovering around 4.4% isn't helping the environment, with Greg explaining that a possible move above 5% will rattle the market. However, he sees private credit as a "stabilizing force." ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and...

Shares of Lennar (LEN) are showing signs of repair, says Charles Schwab's Rachel Dashiell. She highlights how the stock found recent support and needs a move after earnings to confirm a new bottom. Rachel shows a five-year chart to highlight the long-term stress seen in Lennar. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and ar...

A memorandum of understanding may not be as understood by President Trump as expected. Tom White talks about the words from the administration signaling a possible reignition of conflict. The Fed's interest rate decision Wednesday is another macro mover that will be divisive, as new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has to set the table for FOMC expectations moving forward. In equities, SpaceX (SPCX) cont...

SpaceX (SPCX) surpassed Amazon’s (AMZN) market cap on its third day of trading and announced a new deal for the end of the year. Nvidia (NVDA) saw its first debt dispensation since 2021, and Apple (AAPL) announced a release date for a new flip phone and camera-equipped AirPods. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute n...

Marley Kayden talks about SpaceX (SPCX) extending its post IPO rally and continuing gains throughout the trading day. She also discusses falling oil prices and Carvana's (CVNA) expansion into a new car market. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS...

David Busch previews the Federal Open Market Committee meeting. He emphasizes the importance of the Fed’s tone in its statement and press conference for shaping market expectations. Busch also explains how falling oil prices tied to a potential Iran conflict resolution could ease inflation and influence future rate decisions. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, e...

Sam Radwan examines the Chinese economy and discusses his takeaways from recent economic data in China, which he believes shows some signs of weakness. He also breaks down China’s position in the AI arms race and analyzes the Chinese regulatory landscape. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://sch...

Zed Francis expects Wednesday will be an "event" as all eyes rest of new FOMC Chair Kevin Warsh and anticipation to how he will tackle interest rates. He notes risk being priced into the decision and whether Warsh will follow up on what his leadership will look like. "If he's true to word, basically, it means a steeper curve," says Zed. He then talks about volatility trends...

Brian Jacobsen and Robert Schein break down the first FOMC meeting under Kevin Warsh, focusing on his communication style, balance sheet stance, and handling of political pressure. They examine the dot plot, inflation outlook, and how AI investment could influence deflation, while also previewing potential bond market reactions to the Fed’s messaging. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering ev...

David Liebowitz talks about updated on the Clarity Act legislative process and headwinds to monitor for the legislation. He discusses why Solana could benefit from the Clarity Act and crypto trends and flows to monitor as the Trump administration ramps up adoption efforts. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsle...