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Katherine Black breaks down this week’s retail earnings and looks ahead to Walmart’s (WMT) report. She thinks WMT is “doing a lot of great things” and expects a good quarter, though she highlights how “price investments” could influence their outcome. She also covers Target (TGT) and TJX (TJX), emphasizing shopper experience. Katherine also gives her expectations for the holiday season, including...

Matt Maley sees a "change in trend" after the SPX and NDX closed below their 50-day SMA this week for the first time since April. He believes investors are taking froth out of the markets. Matt leans cautious on Nvidia's (NVDA) earnings due to the surge in A.I. spending from hyperscalers. He likes Meta Platforms (META) as a value play after the social media giant sold off post-earnin...

Archer Aviation (ACHR) agreed with Saudi Arabian PIF-backed The Helicopter Company and Red Sea Global to build and test electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in the country. While the stock didn't react to the headline, George Tsilis explains how it sets a new landing pad for Archer's growth story. He compares the company with Joby Aviation (JOBY) and shares where he sees the two in the e...

Marten Lodewijks considers the reasons for falling global alcohol consumption, noting that people are drinking less often and drinking less when they do. “Participation rate amongst Gen Z has been trending upwards for the past few years,” he notes, saying that maybe the generation is “late to the party” because of Covid-19 and economic pressures. He also discusses how Gen Z has more options for dr...

Likefolio’s Megan Brantley looks at consumer sentiment trends for Walmart (WMT) ahead of its earnings. She sees some “push and pull” but also sees strength in the stock. She thinks the price is almost exactly right, saying Likefolio data signals neutrally. This is in contrast to Target (TGT), which they saw as improving slightly but still struggling. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering eve...

Jan Rogers Kniffen and Scott Mushkin break down Target (TGT) earnings. Jan compares their comp sales to what we could potentially see from Walmart (WMT) this week, and highlights competitors Amazon (AMZN) and TJX (TJX). “New management is going to have to come in and make big changes…I really don’t see where that solution comes from.” Scott says competition is a “huge problem” for them, saying the...

Sam Stovall is surprised by the market pullback but, citing historical trends, thinks December could “see an improvement.” He argues the Fed and valuations are the two reasons the market is experiencing weakness: valuations “made the market vulnerable” and the trigger is concerns the Fed won’t cut rates in December. Sam also previews Nvidia (NVDA) earnings and explains what he’s watching for in th...

TheoTrade's Don Kaufman a bear when it comes to Roblox (RBLX) due to concerns with its long-term business model, as well as Netflix (NFLX) as streaming competition intensifies. Where he is bullish in today's Big 3: ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) as Bitcoin futures hit "wildly oversold" metrics. Don offers example options trades for his picks while Rick Ducat dives into the bearish...

Ahead of Nvidia's (NVDA) expected market moving earnings after the close on Wednesday, Shay Boloor talks about how the company will navigate a market facing A.I. "exhaustion." He sees the report reenergizing the stock and tech trade. Shay believes the company's data center revenue will prove the demand for Nvidia remains strong. The question he expects analysts to ask: how much l...

"Demand still far outstrips supply" when it comes to Nvidia's (NVDA) data center growth, says Dave Altavilla. He expects that trend to continue as the Mag 7 giant sets its sights on margin expansion through its Blackwell and Blackwell Ultra sales. Dave adds that the A.I. will only grow, giving AMD Inc. (AMD) a chance to capture Nvidia's customers it can't take due to supply c...

Walmart (WMT) reports earnings before Thursday's opening bell, and Marley Kayden takes investors through all of the numbers to watch in the report. She points to in-store foot traffic and grocery sales are paramount in the company's growth. Prosper Trading Academy's Scott Bauer hopes the stock makes a slow grind higher into Black Friday. He offers an example options trade for Walmart....

The MACD technical indicator for the SPX flashed a sell signal for the first time since May, says Katie Stockton. While Wednesday's trading action showed a rebound into Nvidia's (NVDA) earnings, Katie tells investors to stay nimble as volatility stays elevated. As for the market leader, she makes the case for skepticism if the stock rallies post-earnings. Katie points to $180 as key suppor...

Nvidia (NVDA) is showing a "pretty decent set-up" heading into its earnings report, says Kevin Green. He will focus on data center revenue and how hyperscaler CapEx spend factors into guidance. On the general semiconductor space, KG shows how Nvidia's report can break support or shatter resistance in a channel the group formed. In commodities, he notes the downside pressure crude oil...

Kevin Hincks from the Cboe Global Markets says Nvidia (NVDA) will not only have ripple effects on dozens of other stocks but on the overall market. He cites CEO Jensen Huang's unwavering guidance and support for the strength in AI growth. Kevin expects "video game numbers" for Nvidia's report and wants to hear more about its Blackwell chip. On the macro front, he's anticipating more revelations on...

Paul Meeks previews Nvidia (NVDA) earnings and what to watch for in the earnings call afterwards. He expects accelerating revenue growth into next year and says Nvidia is a “value buy” based on its multiple vs expected earnings growth. If it moves down after earnings, he would buy it “with both hands.” He also likes names like CoreWeave (CRWV), Nebius (NBIS), AMD (AMD), Dell (DELL), and more. ====...

Alex Coffey takes investors through Wednesday morning's market movers before Nvidia (NVDA) dominates discussions. He talks about the earnings beat and 2026 EPS guidance raise boosting TJX Companies (TJX). Williams-Sonoma (WSM) shares slid even though it posted a profit increase amid tariff woes. Alex later notes the upgrade from Jefferies on DoorDash (DASH) even though the firm sees headwinds...

Rick Ducat identifies the technical trends for traders to pay attention to ahead of Palo Alto Networks (PANW) earnings. Shares of the cybersecurity company have pulled back about 10% from all-time highs reached last month. Rick explains the current levels of support and resistance headed into the report. Later, Tom White illustrates a call calendar strategy. In his example options trade, he explai...

McGraw Hill (MH) CEO Simon Allen discusses how the company leveraged A.I. to achieve strong 2Q results and increase market share, particularly in higher education. He explains how McGraw Hill's A.I. tools create personalized learning experiences for students and help teachers guide them more effectively. Simon highlights the success of AI-powered solutions like the writing assistant and teache...

Melissa Otto joins Morning Movers to preview Nvidia (NVDA) earnings, calling in from Singapore to provide her international perspective. She is more interested in the company's guidance and commentary on Blackwell, including the demand and total addressable market. Melissa also expects to hear more about the margin guidance for its data center segment, as Street estimates have it pegged above...

Walmart (WMT) reports earnings ahead of Thursday's open as the company prepares for a CEO transition early next year. Rachel Dashiell dissects the technical conditions taking shape on the chart. On the 90-day chart, she identifies a possible head and shoulders pattern taking place with a neckline around $100. On the 1-year chart, Rachel points to the uptrend since its April-lows but underlines...

Kevin Green and Diane King Hall kickstart the market coverage ahead of a highly anticipated Nvidia (NVDA) earnings report before discussing developments on the Fed Chair search. On the equity front, Constellation Energy (CEG) is on the move following a $1B loan from the U.S. government to restart Three Mile Island. Then, KG chimes in on Lowe's (LOW) earnings and the home improvement company&#3...

The S&P 500 (SPX) managed to hold its 200-day SMA, though Charles Schwab's Kevin Horner says the price action ahead will depend on how Nvidia (NVDA) moves after Wednesday's earnings. Turning to another Mag 7 stock in Microsoft (MSFT), he's concerned with a double top that signals an avalanche to $446 if current levels can't hold. On Best Buy (BBY), Kevin talks about the technic...

“I really believe in Amazon,” says Ben Sturgill, citing its forecast for AWS growth. He encourages investors to buy the dip on tech giants, anticipating AMZN to climb to $300/share next year. He calls Nvidia (NVDA) the “core of the future of computing.” Ben has a $385 price target on Alphabet (GOOGL), noting Berkshire Hathaway’s (BRK/B) increased stake. He thinks Tesla (TSLA) can hit $1,000 in the...

Rare earth stocks are rallying Tuesday, and Jonathan Rowntree, CEO of Niron Magnetics, discusses China’s latest restrictions and the overall industry. Niron Magnetics creates permanent magnets that work without the need for any rare earths. He believes China’s restrictions are part of a long-term strategy to maintain dominance on pricing, with ripple effects hitting tons of sectors. He explains su...

Before Nvidia (NVDA) dominates any and all market discussions on Wednesday, Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas recap some of the stories that didn't get as much attention on Tuesday. They show how OpenAI's reach continues to expand with a new Intuit (INTU) partnership and the rally in rare earths following steep selling action. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader...