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Government shutdowns tend to be a non-factor for long-term portfolios, says Samuel Diarbakerly. Instead, he recommends focusing on discipline, diversification, and rebalancing (DDR). His top picks include high-quality names like Walmart (WMT) and Microsoft (MSFT). He's also bullish on JPMorgan Chase (JPM). Diarbakerly suggests having some exposure to alternative investments, such as private cr...

Christine Short and Gene Goldman discuss the start of bank earnings season, which kicks off with JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Citigroup (C), and Wells Fargo (WFC). They highlight five key themes to watch for: investment banking and trading, net interest income, loan growth, credit quality, and capital deployment. Despite economic uncertainty, consumer and commercial loan growth remains resilient, but sig...

When it comes to Monday's post-tariff rebound, Jim Bianco warns investors, "this is going to happen for the next few months to the next couple years." He sees tariff headaches continuing until more trade deals are ironed out. Jim also turns to the investment front and explains how A.I. has done a lot of the heavy lifting in the SPX. He later offers another strategy for bonds that inv...

Solidion Technology (STI) is up more than 200% on Monday's session but has still sold off close to 50% since the start of the year. The stock's surging price action followed an unveiling of Solidion's next-gen A.I. power supply. George Tsilis talks about the headline and other tailwinds benefitting the small cap stock. He does urge "buyer beware" when it comes to the stock&#3...

Domino's Pizza (DPZ) is betting big on a rebranding effort that ditches "pizza" from its name, but don't think for a second it's abandoning its roots. RJ Hottovy breaks down what this move says about the company's strategy to compete in a hyper-competitive QSR space. With consumers increasingly looking for value and convenience, Hottovy explains how Domino's is trying...

Broadcom (AVGO) surged after penning a massive deal with OpenAI that includes building 10 gigawatts of custom A.I. accelerators to enhance OpenAI's infrastructure. Marley Kayden says it's undeniably a big deal for Broadcom but notes that it can impact the company's path to profitability. She talks about what the deal means for Broadcom's revenue layout. ======== Schwab Network ====...

Domino's Pizza (DPZ) reports earnings tomorrow morning. Ahead of the release, Likefolio's Landon Swan says the company's unique approach to value and customer experience is paying off. Despite a recent pullback in the stock, Swan believes Domino's is undervalued, citing high consumer happiness numbers and a 7% year-over-year increase in web visits. Swan attributes the divergence be...

Kyle Chassé believes Bitcoin serves as a "better form of gold" but isn't convinced crypto is at a pure state of stabilization. However, he notes bullish tailwinds in a new Fed starting in 2026 paired with more institutional investments. Alisia Painter adds to Kyle's point, expecting retail trades in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to accelerate. In Friday's rapid crypto se...

CFRA's Kenneth Leon shares his optimism on bank earnings, expecting strong results and revenue beats across the major banks. He highlights Goldman Sachs (GS) and Morgan Stanley (MS) as potential outperformers, citing their strong track records of beating revenue and earnings expectations. Leon also discusses the potential for further multiple expansion. However, he notes that Bank of America (...

Joe Tigay notes what he calls a "liquidity-driven" rally in markets but tells investors to stay alert, especially following Friday's tariff-driven sell-off. As for his Big 3, he says all his picks are "loosely" tied to OpenAI. Joe explains his takes on Oracle (ORCL), AMD Inc. (AMD), and Constellation Energy (CEG). Kevin Green analyzes technical trends to watch in the charts...

Broadcom (AVGO) shares are surging after announcing a partnership with OpenAI to deploy 10 gigawatts of custom AI accelerators. Patrick Mueller expects a choppy market ahead due to tariff concerns and inflation, but remains bullish on AI and tech stocks like Nvidia (NVDA) and AMD (AMD), as well as value companies like Berkshire Hathaway (BRK/B). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every in...

Ahead of Tuesday morning's earnings, JPMorgan Chase (JPM) said it will invest $10 billion in companies the U.S. deems critical to national security, which includes the A.I., defense, and quantum industries. Alexander Yokum is a big bank bull with expected loan growth acceleration and benefits from an interest rate cutting cycle. He adds that consumer spending hasn't shaken, giving bank sto...

BofA sees "strategic" challenges for Intel (INTC) as a major reason behind its downgrade on the stock. As Marley Kayden explains, the analyst also cites a "too far, too fast" drive higher in the stock price. Shares of Intel have nearly doubled since the start of 2025 and rallied about 50% over the last month. Prosper Trading Academy's Charles Moon likes the stock's defe...

Tariff threats reentered the conversation on Friday from President Trump. Charles Schwab's Michelle Gibley talks about what makes the rare earth-centric conversations between Trump and China's Xi Jinping so critical to the future of a trade deal. Michelle tells U.S. investors to watch the Bank of Japan's interest rate story, highlighting key distinctions between the two countries and t...

News from utilities tied to the A.I. trade, on top of a softer tone from President Trump in China tariffs, are two ties Kevin Green believes offered reprieve for markets Monday. That said, the longer the government shutdown lingers on, the bigger the risk to markets. Kevin also talks about how crude oil's slide below $60 can signal economic slowdown. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering...

Patrick Ryan says the labor market has "unquestionably" softened despite many other economic markers. He points to Friday's sell-off as a reason for bears to take chips off the table, though it's the job market he's watching the most. On gold's extraordinary rally, Patrick believes it's a sign investors are concerned for the future of fiscal policy. ======== Schwab Ne...

A government shutdown and trade tensions took a backseat to a strong market bounce Monday, but can it last? Justin Bergner says the market's focus will shift to earnings season and economic data, particularly from big banks like JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Citigroup (C), and Wells Fargo (WFC). He also shares his thoughts on A.I. investment and names a few value stocks he likes, including Kroger (KR)...

Bloom Energy (BE) rallied more than 20% to kick off Monday's trading session. Alex Coffey explains how energy demand building for the A.I. infrastructure picture helps play a role in the surging price action. The tech picture is more mixed, with Wells Fargo upping price targets for storage giants Seagate (STX) and Western Digital (WDC), while BofA downgraded Intel (INTC) and Texas Instruments...

After President Trump's commentary of tariffs against China sent market deep into the red on Friday, a new Truth Social post over the weekend signaled a softer tone. Kevin Hincks reports from the @cboeglobalmarkets and offers insight into whether this upside action can continue, with geopolitical tensions between Israel and Gaza also appearing to ease. He still expects volatility to linger wit...

Nvidia (NVDA) touched new all-time highs on Friday before falling with the rest of the market. Tom White takes a look at the technical setup in A.I. chipmaker's rally and what patterns are on his radar. He the $179 level will be key to watch as the NVDA chart has been testing its 50-day moving average. Tom also points to the RSI Momentum study falling slightly, which takes it out of overbought...

Tuan Nguyen joins Morning Movers to look at the U.S. labor market. As the government shutdown carries on, he notes that some economists are "flying blind" without the typical monthly jobs data. Tuan believes other data prints will become more important to gauge the health of the economy. He sees the next 2 FOMC meetings as a "make or break moment" for the Federal Reserve. Tuan...

Caleb Silver (@investopedia) previews this week's kick-off to earnings season. His team is expecting estimated Y/Y earnings growth of 8% which would build on 9 consecutive quarters of growth. The strongest sectors on Caleb's radar include Tech, Financials and Materials. He shares Investopedia data that reveals a "cautious optimism" continuing to hold the predominant mindset for i...

Rachel Dashiell examines current chart patterns formulating for cybersecurity stock Palo Alto Networks (PANW). She starts with a look at the 90-day, 4-hour time frame identifying the $208-$210 area as one to watch. Zooming out to the 1-year chart, she highlights the inverse head and shoulders pattern. She points to that $208-$210 level acting as the "neckline" with the "head" a...

Kevin Green joins Jenny Horne to begin the week after equity markets dropped in dramatic fashion on Friday. KG says this morning's move could be a "dead cat bounce" until there is any breakout above upside resistance. He discusses the rally taking place in materials stocks as uncertainty mounts between U.S. and China trade relations, especially regarding rare earth minerals and semic...

When it comes to powering the A.I. trade, Nano Nuclear Energy (NNE) president and executive chairman Jay Yu sees his company being well-positioned. He talks about the recent deal Nano Nuclear made with the state of Illinois as just one instance of the company gaining traction in the nuclear energy space. Jay later turns to the national front, explaining how lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in...