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CleanSpark CEO, Matt Schultz, joins Market on Close to discuss how the Bitcoin miner is diversifying from the crypto space and into the A.I. industry. The company owns 33 data centers and focuses more on small communities, a demographic Matt considers underserved in CleanSpark's industries. He also talks about Bitcoin serves as a flexible resource that adds value in the event an "act of G...

Spencer Hakimian says the Fed statement was more dovish than expected, but the press conference was more hawkish, creating a market whipsaw. “Both sides of their dual mandate…are moving away from them.” Spencer looks at inflation and labor markets and discusses the “crisis of credibility” for the Fed. He looks ahead to the jobs report tomorrow as the “next big event.” ======== Schwab Network =====...

Michael Green reacts to the FOMC lowering rates by 25-basis-points and the projected rate cut path. “The Fed had to cut in response to the weaker economic data,” he argues, noting the Fed previously downgraded its growth outlook. One of the key worries, though, is the top-end consumer, which is accounting for a greater and greater portion of spending. While that means aggregate numbers aren’t show...

Immediately following the FOMC's decision to cut interest rates by 25bps, John Lonski turns to the Fed's path forward. He points to a "near disappearance" of jobs growth as a critical focus for the committee in the coming months. He adds that weakness in the labor market can create more cracks in the inflation picture, believing more rate cuts are warranted. ======== Schwab Netwo...

The FOMC cut interest rates by 25bps, which was widely expected by markets. Additionally, median projections for a path forward indicate 50bps worth of cuts coming later in 2025. Kevin Hincks helps investors digest the market reactions and explains what the initial report means heading into Fed chair Jerome Powell's press conference. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor a...

Tucker Perkins speaks to the latest developments in the energy market. He notes that refineries are pumping at record capacities but reserves aren’t rising, worrying him for the winter. He discusses the demands of electrification and the changing energy mix within the U.S. as more nuclear energy comes online. “The one issue we all have to become extremely aware of is we’re entering an era of reduc...

Lyft Inc. (LYFT) hit the gas on a new partnership with Alphabet's (GOOGL) Waymo. The company will help build out Waymo services and add its services onto the Lyft app later in 2026. Marley Kayden points investor attention to Uber Technologies (UBER) as it sells off on the headlines Wednesday. She also talks about Lyft's role in an expanding autonomous market. ======== Schwab Network ======...

Likefolio’s Landon Swan says “everything’s moving in the wrong direction” for Darden Restaurants (DRI), noting an intense negative sentiment turnaround year-over-year. “People are passing on this brand right now,” he says of flagship Olive Garden, “they’re losing a lot of momentum.” He compares the stock price to their web visits data and notes recent divergence, arguing that expectations for its...

CFRA's Sam Stovall and Max's Gary Zimmerman share their expectations for the Fed's announcement today, with both anticipating a 25-basis-point rate cut, but not necessarily agreeing that it's justified. Stovall believes Fed Chair Powell's commentary will sound hawkish, suggesting only one more rate cut this year, while Zimmerman points to the $5 trillion increase in the U.S. mo...

With all eyes on the Fed's FOMC decision, Vishal Garg breaks down the current state of the housing market and what to expect from potential rate cuts. Garg notes that while inventory is up and consumers are stepping back, rates have already fallen in anticipation of a cut, which could bring relief to the market. Garg also discusses how AI is revolutionizing the mortgage process, making it fast...

TheoTrade's Don Kaufman expects the U.S. dollar to rally after the FOMC's interest rate decision, a big reason behind his bearish stance on the SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD). He also explains his bearish position on Walt Disney (DIS) and his bullish take on Caterpillar (CAT). Don offers example options trades for his Big 3 while Rick Ducat offers a glimpse into the charts. ======== Schwab Net...

Market Rebellion's Pete Najarian analyzes volatility heading into Wednesday's FOMC meeting, which he expects to result in a 25bps interest rate cut. He notes that VIX options saw a spike Tuesday, showing that investors are bracing for volatility to ramp higher. Pete notes that gold's continuing rally has been another corner of the market seeing explosive options action. When it comes t...

Jamie Meyers serves his take on Darden Restaurants (DRI), which reports before Thursday's opening bell. He sees the company positioning itself strongly post-COVID through a focus on affordability. Jamie adds that a "trade up" in consumers seeking better restaurant experiences will give the stock more breathing room. Tom White offers an example options trade for Darden Restaurants. ==...

After Apple's (AAPL) "Awe Dropping" event left investors and market experts largely disappointed on the lack of A.I. commentary, Marley Kayden notes a more mixed picture when it comes to iPhone 17 pre-orders. She talks about the differing commentary from several analysts on sales expectations in the U.S. and abroad. Prosper Trading Academy's Scott Bauer offers an example options...

Concentration risk in the Mag 7 and the communications services sector is something that Charles Schwab's Kevin Gordon considers a "yellow flag." He wouldn't be surprised if there's a pullback on weakness in those names, or if the Fed signals more hawkish-than-expected commentary from Wednesday's meeting. Kathy Jones tells investors to watch bonds. While she doesn't e...

Ben Emons expects a 50-basis-point cut, even though the market predicts a slim chance of that big a move. He argues that we’re in the same position as we were last year, and the Fed will try to “get ahead of the unemployment rate.” He thinks the Fed no longer believes inflation is the biggest issue facing the economy and that precludes a “hawkish” cut. Ben emphasizes the difficulty of the Fed’s po...

Kevin Green expects significant market moves once the Fed announces its interest rate decision and releases its economic projections. He points out levels to watch in the SPX in the event of a notable upside or downside move. Also watch regional banks, as Kevin notes technicals in the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) signaling a potential breakout. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowerin...

Dolly Lenz & Jenny Lenz preview the Fed’s expected rate cut and discuss the impact on real estate markets. They argue that a 1% decrease in rates means buyers can afford a 10% more expensive house, meaning that even a small cut can have a big impact and bring people off the sidelines. They discuss regional supply trends in places like Florida and New York. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empo...

Loop Capital upgraded Netflix (NFLX) to a buy from hold and called its prior downgrade of the stream giant a "mistake." Diane King Hall dives into the commentary that includes how Netflix's content drives profits. Piper Sandler and Guggenheim both upgraded Workday (WDAY) due to "environment improvements" and a wider runway for growth. Diane also notes Bernstein's upgrad...

Jonathan Corpina previews Powell’s press conference after the Fed rate cut decision and how it could move markets. He thinks if his comments spook the market, there could be a “3-4%” pullback over the next few days. “The market is expecting a little more clarity” around the end of the year, but he expects Powell to remain vague. Jonathan also discusses the burgeoning IPO market, which he considers...

Nvidia's (NVDA) China headwinds grow. Reports say Chinese internet regulators ordered companies not to buy the company's chips. Jenny Horne notes Nvidia's downside price action and rallies in Chinese A.I. stocks like Alibaba (BABA) and Baidu (BIDU) painting a mixed picture for the international chip trade. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every mar...

Today's session is all about the Fed. Kevin Hincks catches investors up to speed on the near-certain 25bps interest rate cut the FOMC is expected to announce in the afternoon. However, Kevin makes the case that the Fed's economic projections and future rate cuts will be more critical for investors. He later touches on the rise in weekly mortgage applications. ======== Schwab Network ======...

Alibaba (BABA) shares rise after reports its A.I. chip received a big order from China's Unicom. Rick Ducat zooms out on BABA's chart going back to the peak-COVID pandemic levels to show how far it has fallen. Over the past year, Rick says its shares have risen to a +2 Standard Deviation channel showing significant moves over the last year. Later, Tom White demonstrates an example options...

Daniel Siluk says some market participants are looking for a 50bps rate cut which he believes would indicate "panic." On the Fed's dot plot, he states it could be a little bit more disperse but adds that he doesn't really know any investors or traders that build a position based off of it. Daniel indicates that Jerome Powell's commentary will be critically important and doesn...

Chris Versace joins Diane King Hall at the NYSE to discuss the Federal Reserve's pending rate decision, which has largely been priced in as at least a 25bps cut. He disagrees with some predictions that upwards of 6 rate cuts could be forecasted by the Fed. Chris chimes in on inflation pressures impacting retailers and consumers right now, and how that factors into the Fed's decision. He ad...