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John Kosar brings the latest readings from the Asbury 6, a system of measuring market health. He discusses the elevated VIX vs the S&P 500’s moves and the possibility of a market correction. “We either take off and go higher from here, or roll into a correction.” 4 of the Asbury 6 metrics are showing red, while only 2 are green. John also walks through asset flows into S&P 500 sectors and...

Kevin Green offers a grand perspective on the latest tariff conundrum impacting a common household good: cooking oil. He talks about how markets at home and abroad are actually weighing on those tariffs. In silver's outperformance to gold, Kevin suggests a potential reversal by breaking down technicals in both metals. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every...

Jim Neesen is at the NYSE set to discuss the IPO market's standstill amid the ongoing government shutdown. He says that companies can go effective if they're already on file, but that a shutdown makes it harder for pricing. Jim adds the IPO market is in a "power nap" which means there's no shortage of demand for the "unicorns" looking to go public, saying the government shutdown could ultimately b...

“It’s only a matter of time” before the SPX reaches 7,000, Ahmed Riesgo says, but he thinks it won’t happen until 2026. Right now, he likes financials, healthcare, and small caps. He especially likes the latter because of valuation, but he does not that they may be more sensitive to risk. Ahmed also likes the Japanese yen and some cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. ======== Schwab Network...

HSBC upgraded Nvidia (NVDA) to buy from hold and raised its price target to $320 from $200 — a new Street high. As Diane King Hall explains, the firm sees significant earnings upside and expansion opportunities for the chipmaking giant. Sticking with the A.I. trade, Diane turns to ASML Holding's (ASML) earnings beat and what it means for global companies tied to the industry. Dollar Tree (DLTR...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's words on the consumer pushed futures higher ahead of Wednesday's opening bell. He alluded to the private sector becoming "unleashed" with help from the government. Kevin Hincks talks about how Bessent's words add to a bullish case for markets. While the continuing government shutdown has kept many economic prints off the table, Kevin does go...

United Airlines (UAL) earnings are about to take off. Rick Ducat dials up the charts to examine its technical setup heading into the report. Rick says the shares are reaching some important volume nodes to the upside, and points to a rebound in its RSI momentum indicator signaling a possible bullish trend. Later, Tom White illustrates a complex strategy by combining two different example trade typ...

Joseph Longo discusses the future of crypto regulation, focusing on his home country of Australia. He talks about adoption of stablecoins and growing consumer interest in crypto. He thinks Australia needs to “keep up” with U.S. leadership in the sector. He explains his outlook as a regulator and market developer and what he’s looking ahead to. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every inve...

Yet another tariff headline sent markets plunging to start the trading day, though stocks bounced off session lows. AMD Inc. (AMD) muscled gains on the day thanks to a new chip order from Oracle (ORCL) while its chipmaking peers like Nvidia (NVDA) sold off. Earnings season also kicked off with big banks like JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Goldman Sachs (GS), and Wells Fargo (WFC) posting their quarterly re...

Big banks like JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Wells Fargo (WFC), and Goldman Sachs (GS) saw mixed but notable reaction to their earnings in an attempt to leap over a high bar. Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas talk about the reports, along with what to expect in Wednesday's trading session following commentary from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader...

Nigam Arora expected net interest income to go higher in this week's bank earnings, and so far the financials have been in-line with his expectations. He does say the only thing that concerns him is the Fed's stance on a weakening labor market which historically points to a pullback in the overall economy. Nigam weighs in on job cuts in banks, saying AI will be a factor to increase product...

Walmart (WMT) shares hit an all-time high this week following a breakout over the last 5 days. Rachel Dashiell examines the "flag pattern" flying above the old resistance level around $103-$104. Zooming out to the 1-year chart, she shows how that $103-$104 level was previously tested at multiple times. Looking at the overall formation, Rachel notes a "cup and handle" formation...

China and U.S. trade tensions have continued into a 2nd straight week, with President Trump threatening a cooking oil embargo. Kevin Green joins Diane King Hall to make sense of the latest tensions taking shape, and what it means for market volatility in general. On the earnings front, KG sees some tailwinds for ASML (ASML), particularly for its smartphone and AI business segments. Meanwhile, Morg...

Nvidia (NVDA) is boosting another semiconductor stock. The A.I. giant will support Navitas (NVTS) through its A.I. infrastructure design. George Tsilis considers the development a positive one for Navitas but says the chip developer has red marks to clear when it comes to its balance sheet. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Ma...

Walmart (WMT) will now use ChatGPT in its latest partnership with OpenAI. The stock tapped new all-time highs off the headline, and Rick Ducat adds that Walmart has shined as an outperformer compared to its consumer staple peers. He shows how the stock is testing the record resistance levels and highlights bearish and bullish trends. Rick later analyzes the options activity and unusual trades surr...

Terra Innovatum (NKLR) CEO Alessandro Petruzzi and CBDO Giordano Morichi talk about why the company recently decided to go public via SPAC. As the nuclear energy space grows, they explain the direction they see Terra turning toward as it plans to deploy its first solo reactor in 2028. They expect tailwinds in executive orders expediting nuclear deployments and energy needs surrounding A.I. over th...

Zed Francis returns to Market On Close and explain how markets are pushing aside macro concerns while focusing on growth. He explains why everyone seems to be "happily going up together" even as volatility recently reignited. Two key reasons behind his thesis: support from the U.S., and an expected interest rate cutting cycle. Zed later explains his take on who can become the next Fed Ch...

Thierry Wizman thinks the market is clinging to hopes of a U.S./China trade de-escalation by the end of the year. He talks about the possibility of a meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi; however, more than just trade, the U.S. and China are also in the middle of a maritime power struggle. Thierry expects more posturing and volatility ahead in the coming weeks. ======== Schwab Network ========...

Joe Castiglie breaks down defensive rotation in the market as interest in utilities grows. He likes Southern Company (SO) as an AI-related energy play. Other picks include Uranium Energy (UEC) and Nacco Industries (NC), citing government demand for nuclear stockpiles and critical mineral mining. He highlights his Free Markets ETF (FMKT) and why investors might be interested in it. ======== Schwab...

Josh Wein says “a lot has to go right” in the equity markets to justify their multiples. He expects mergers and acquisitions to continue and discusses where he thinks the Fed’s rate cut path will finish. He discusses his fund, the Hennessy Cornerstone Growth (HFCGX), and its top holdings. He likes BJ’s Wholesale (BJ) and StoneX (SNEX). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and...

John Blank and Matt Maley break down bank earnings to ring in the 3Q earnings season. John notes that JPMorgan Chase (JPM) beat estimates, but by a smaller margin than usual, causing shares to sell off. On the other hand, he says Wells Fargo (WFC) may be convincing the Street that its troubles are behind it. Matt looks at Citigroup (C) “turning the corner” and names some of his favorites in the se...

Luke Lloyd points to strong liquidity in markets as a positive indicator for equities. He previews the 3Q earnings season as the big banks kick off. He discusses managing risk and how much of one’s portfolio should be allocated to growth. “Strategic beta is the name of the game here,” he argues. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to t...

Likefolio’s Landon Swan walks through Carvana’s (CVNA) comeback story and compares it to CarMax (KMX). He notes “high consumer happiness” and website visits for CVNA, which he argues is signaling purchase intent. He thinks the pullback in shares is a “very strong buy signal.” Landon also discusses how Carvana uses efficiency to create better margins than their competitors. ======== Schwab Network...

Katherine Black calls Tuesday's earnings rally in Albertsons (ACI) a relief for investors. She says consumers are using groceries more to cook at home instead of eating out at restaurants over fears of rising costs. That said, Arun Sundaram calls the beat "low quality" due to risk factors against margins in its core grocery business, even as it sees an uptick in ecommerce. ======== S...

Jay Hatfield has a 7,700 target for the SPX by the end of 2026 and lays out the conditions that could get us there. In particular, he discusses how the Fed’s rate decisions could support the market, hoping for “lower rates and booming tech.” He is “pro-bubble” for AI, arguing that even though there are obvious bubbles in places like quantum computing, nuclear energy, and crypto, they can get money...