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Bob Doll’s base case is a “high-risk bull market,” saying that today’s market is fully valued, but that Fed cuts typically send equities higher. He notes, though, that broadly rates have actually gone up since the Fed’s recent cut. The reaction to tariffs has been “less onerous than expected” despite their size, he adds, related to expectations of a big tax cut to juice consumer spending. However,...

Mike Dickson focuses on small caps: “is this [rally] durable?” He argues that it is, citing expected interest rate cuts and an improvement of the earnings picture. However, he thinks that investors should be looking for actively managed funds within the space rather than buying the Russell 2000 index. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscrib...

John Blank and Erin McLaughlin discuss the PCE inflation report. Erin thinks that tariffs have taken longer to hit than anyone thought and expects more impacts into next year, particularly as Trump announces a series of new ones. John discusses how the Fed has not been able to manage both of its mandates in the last few years, and says we’re headed for a 5%+ unemployment rate next year. ======== S...

Ian Wyatt expects the October jobs report to be rough as more federal workers show up on the sheet. He discusses the labor market dynamics right now and expects to see a “solid month” of spending when we get September’s data. He notes that spending is being led by the wealthy and explains why high-end recreation sales are staying strong. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor a...

After seeing the parabolic moves in some A.I. stocks, Jeff Zananiri makes comparisons to what he saw during the dot com bubble of the 1990s. He warns of ballooning valuations but believes in chipmakers and infrastructure plays long-term. Jeff makes a bullish case for Nvidia (NVDA), AMD Inc. (AMD), and Intel (INTC). He also like crypto long-term but expects Bitcoin to see a continuing pullback towa...

Tesla's (TSLA) new Street-high price target on the Mag 7 stock starts a key conversation on today's Next Gen Investing panel: is Tesla a car company or an A.I. company? As Marley Kayden points out, Dan Ives's price target hike points to Tesla being both by using A.I. in autonomous driving tech. She talks about the wide-ranging expectations surrounding Tesla and addresses her thoughts o...

Eddie Yoon sees a “light at the end of the tunnel” for consumer sentiment. He argues that B2B investment, which has largely been in AI rather than traditional jobs and wages, will begin to pay off in 2026 and result in higher wages and more entrepreneurship. He believes AI is a rising tide that will lift all boats and completely transform the workplace, with returns coming quickly. ======== Schwab...

Likefolio’s Megan Brantley covers Carnival (CCL), which has outperformed year to date. She notes a slip in sentiment, which she considers a long-term indicator of a decline in the experience. Web visits, a gauge of future demand, show that Norwegian (NCLH) and Royal Caribbean (RCL) are experiencing much higher momentum. With the “premium experience still winning” in travel, she considers this more...

Jan Rogers Kniffen and David Bellinger break down Costco (COST) earnings. Jan believes that Costco is the second-best retailer, with Walmart (WMT) taking the crown. “They’re so solid…that you never see them make a mistake.” David has a few nitpicks in the report, including membership rates falling and the “mini-investment cycle” the company is going through. While it’s “operating very well,” he th...

Bruno Sousa from Hashdex spotlights crypto ETFs, particularly NCIQ, which tracks the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index. He calls it “basically the Nasdaq-100 of crypto.” With recent regulatory changes, he discusses how they’ve been able to add more types of crypto and how it navigates a volatile and quick-moving market. “You’re going to see a number of new crypto ETFs coming to market” from here, he add...

StocksToTrade's Tim Bohen highlights re-emerging American giants in today's Big 3. He notes why he sees bullish potential in Warner Bros. Discovery (WDB), Intel (INTC), and Boeing (BA) while discussing ways to trade each stock. Rick Ducat gives his technical take by showing key levels to watch on the charts. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every marke...

Jed Ellerbroek covers the role of AI in the markets, which he expects to be a “huge factor” in the upcoming earnings season. He looks at Nvidia’s (NVDA) stream of investments into AI companies, including its recent $100 billion partnership with OpenAI. “I think they’ve made some wonderful investments,” Jed says, including CoreWeave (CRWV). He also likes ServiceNow (NOW), arguing AI can “make their...

Ben Emons breaks down the August PCE report and analyzes the Fed’s rate cut path from here. Ben explains how financial markets add to PCE and why he expects two cuts. He thinks that markets could continue to make new highs but points to froth that is disrupting clarity. Right now, he’s watching regional banks. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day....

Paul Meeks isn't surprised to see a pullback in Oracle (ORCL), noting the stock's meteoric rise since its previous earnings. He explains his caution for investors, from the company's cash burn to question marks around its involvement in the TikTok deal. Alex Coffey takes investors to the options front through an example trade. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor...

It's no secret that Dan Ives has been a table pounder when it comes to Tesla (TSLA). He made that even clearer on Friday after he upped his price target on the Mag 7 stock to $600 from $500. Marley Kayden explains how the new target relies a lot on Tesla's future in A.I. and robotics. Dan Deming offers an example options trade for the stock. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering ever...

An in-line PCE print is good for the big picture of markets, says Charles Schwab's Collin Martin. However, he says the "engine" of the economy still needs more juice before he raises a green flag for growth. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download...

Rebecca Walser says there's "nothing in the data" from Friday's PCE suggesting that Fed Chair Jerome Powell needs to lean more dovish but adds that interest rate cuts are still on the table for the rest of the year. However, she highlights headwinds ahead for the FOMC as economic uncertainty persists. As for the A.I. narrative, Rebecca talks about how monetization is just startin...

Intel (INTC) continued a run to the upside as the U.S. chipmaker seeks investments beyond U.S. borders. Morgan Stanley named Microsoft (MSFT) as a "top pick" in software. Costco (COST) face stock pressure even after posting an earnings beat. Diane King Hall takes investors through some of the biggest movers on the final morning of the trading week. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowe...

“I’m still very bullish,” Wayne Kaufman says, but thinks, “maybe we need some consolidation.” He looks at the massive AI spending, tracking enormous deals across the sector, and says to believe in a bubble right now means believing that the smartest people in the world are making a mistake. “We’re nowhere near” a repeat of 2000, he argues. TSM is one of his favorite stocks, and he also likes STX a...

Kevin Hincks takes a closer look at the vastly in-line PCE report that shows progress against the inflation fight. He also touches on the latest tariffs from the Trump administration and the role national security plays in the big picture. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/s...

Pressure on markets has pushed the SPX closer to its 20-day SMA, which Kevin Green considers a critical level to hold bullish momentum. He also points to 100% tariffs on some imported drugs and, 25% tariffs on trucks, and 30% tariffs on furniture adding pressure for many stocks. There is progress on TikTok, however, as Kevin highlights the Trump-approved deal that links Oracle (ORCL) to the social...

Should Broadcom (AVGO) be added to the Mag 7, or should the Mag 7 be extended? Matt Tuttle makes the case for it, calling the stock a "must own" for investors. He sees the company playing a key role in the A.I. trade, though he warns that markets will eventually experience 2000-2002 tech volatility. Matt adds that the A.I. infrastructure will take time to build out despite seeing Broadco...

Rachel Dashiell says she wouldn't be surprised to see Microsoft's (MSFT) stock hover near its current levels. She highlights short-term trends in the Mag 7 company's shares to explain her thesis. However, Rachel notes that Microsoft's reach in the SPX and NDX gives it potential to rally again. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day....

Boeing (BA) flew higher Friday morning on reports that it is expected to regain authority from the FAA when it comes to its 737 MAX Jets. Rick Ducat highlights key levels to watch when it comes to the charts and offers an example options trade for the airplane builder. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter...

Starbucks (SBUX) is firing 900 workers as a part of its restructuring plan for underperforming stores. Investopedia's Caleb Silver says CEO Brian Niccol's focus on the future hasn't worked yet, noting same-stores sales remaining on a decline paired with lackluster stock growth. Caleb points to upstarts like Dutch Bros. (BROS) and added pressure from well-established competitors creating more headw...