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Synopsys (SNPS) opened Wednesday as the biggest laggard in the SPX, down over 30% after it posted weaker-than-expected earnings and guidance. Sam Vadas also mentions commentary from leadership on "expectations of deals that did not materialize" and continuous headwinds in China. The original meme stock, GameStop (GME), shows surprising earnings strength that investors rewarded with a rally. Sam la...

Arun Sundaram with CFRA says there's plenty of upside for Chewy (CHWY) despite Wednesday's post-earnings sell-off. He attributes the selling action to "in line" profit, even though Arun considers its top line growth "exceptional" as its customer base expands. His bull case rides on long-term growth prospects, along with investor-friendly initiatives like share buybacks. Tom White offers example op...

Jenny Horne calls Oracle's (ORCL) earnings "really incredible" — and she's not alone, noting commentary from analysts who appear united in the cloud company's bullish outlook. She discusses how Oracle's aspirations sent the stock to all-time highs on Wednesday. Sticking to the tech front, Jenny talks about the tech behind Apple's (AAPL) new iPhone 17 models and AirPods Pro 3. ======== Schwab Netwo...

Wednesday's PPI report showed a one-tenth percent downtick when it comes to the headline number, with significant price decreases in energy. Kevin Hincks goes through the report and explains what it means for Thursday's CPI print. He mentions a potential downside for investors seeking more interest rate cuts, as the figure complicates the Fed's dual mandate stance. ======== Schwab Network ========...

The SPX opened at an all-time high, as Kevin points to a bullish cross in the index adding support to the move. He's keeping an eye on the 6,530 as a support level based on past price action. After the PPI ticked lower, he urges investors to keep an eye on the industrials sector as it reaches a key technical point. Kevin later highlights levels to watch for the homebuilders group. ======== Schwab...

Francis Gannon expects the Fed to lower rates in September based on recent economic data. Focusing on small caps, he sees opportunity and cheaper prices – but the key is earnings performance. He thinks that small caps could start outperforming large caps in 4Q, and he’s especially looking towards industrials. On AI, he believes a cycle is beginning away from hardware and into other AI beneficiarie...

Alphabet (GOOGL) shares have skyrocketed to new all-time highs. Rick Ducat breaks down the chart's run-up and outperformance year-to-date. Rick highlights points of previous resistance which could act as support as GOOGL shares reach new heights. Later, Tom White provides an example options trade for GOOGL. He demonstrates a neutral iron condor strategy, which could also be referred to as a sh...

Ben Fulton stops by the NYSE set to discuss current market performance, as the S&P 500 (SPX) points to a new all-time record high. He discusses the historical seasonality that tends to weigh on markets in the month of September and how lower volatility is attracting investors. Ben adds his thoughts on the A.I. investing theme, saying he's more of a "sector junkie" looking at the...

Following a recent dip in the 30-year mortgage rates, homebuyers stepped in according to the latest MBA Mortgage Application data. Rogers Healy joins Diane King Hall to discuss the state of the U.S. housing market. He expects a seasonal slowdown ahead for the housing market, saying there is a slow down around school starting and another slow down around the winter holidays. "People are tired...

Stocks are shrugging off September's historically volatile reputation, with S&P 500 (SPX) futures hitting a record high ahead of Wednesday's open. Kevin Green says investors are looking past small-cap lagginess and instead, focusing on the narrative around Oracle (ORCL). The company guidance cited strong demand for its cloud infrastructure, with a 77% year-over-year revenue jump, and a...

Apple (AAPL) shares are in focus following the company's latest iPhone 17 and device announcements underwhelming investors. Rachel Dashiell swings by to provide some technical insights and perspective on its chart. In the 20-day chart, she highlights support marked by the gray zone of her chart around $232. On the 1-year timeframe, Rachel says the 50 & 200-day moving averages are nearing a...

Even though the Bureau of Labor Statistics posted a sharp annual revision down in jobs, all major indices except the RUT saw record closes on the session. However, the biggest move didn't come from any index, with Nebius (NBIS) rallying 50% after Microsoft (MSFT) tapped it for a multi-billion A.I. infrastructure deal. Apple (AAPL) slid on the session following its "Awe Dropping" prod...

The U.S. labor market created 911,000 fewer jobs than initially thought for the year ending in March, according to the Labor Department's updated jobs data. Sandra Swirski joins to discuss the implications of this downward revision and what it may signal about the health of the broader economy. With concerns around tariffs and consumer confidence also weighing on businesses, Swirski shares her tho...

On the heels of Oracle's (ORCL) latest earnings report, Logan Gilland says it's all about the guidance. By "going all in on A.I." Logan says the "strong" forward guidance is backing up the early earnings pop. However, he cautions investors against chasing the stock despite the earnings beat. Logan weighs in on Oracle's plans for new cloud database products and adds...

Karen Veraa-Perry discusses the state of the fixed Income Market and ETFs, amid historically low yields and heightened rates volatility. With decades of low yields behind us, investors are now faced with higher rates and macro volatility. Perry believes the fixed income market is taking recent data releases in stride, with a focus on the Fed's next move. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowe...

Nathan Peterson with Charles Schwab is surprised to see markets higher after the Bureau of Labor Statistics revised U.S. jobs 911,000 lower from April 2024 to March 2025. He makes the case that A.I. remains the leading driver behind the bull market. When it comes to Wednesday's PPI print, Nathan expects markets to hold a "glass half full mentality" as long as earnings continue to com...

CoinDesk's Andy Baehr says crypto's rise has forced the SEC and CFTC to collaborate and create a framework for cryptocurrency regulation. He describes the collaboration like "peanut butter and chocolate" that will offer significant upside for Bitcoin and Ethereum long-term. The question centers on how long it will take to create a clear framework. ======== Schwab Network ========...

The SPX showed shakiness but bounced off lows and muscled session gains that pushed the index back above 6,500. Kevin Green takes a closer look at the price action and what it means for sessions ahead. He adds that volatility remains "cheap" with inflation risk potential in Wednesday's PPI. On stocks, Kevin analyzes options in AMD Inc. (AMD) and the bull flag pattern that can break o...

Brian Moody breaks down the impact of tariffs on new car prices, which may not be as dramatic as expected. Many automakers are absorbing price increases to avoid driving away customers, while others are passing on costs through destination fees and decontenting. Moody also discusses how the used car market is faring, particularly for electric vehicles, which are depreciating rapidly, but still off...

Oracle Corp. (ORCL) reports earnings after the bell, with investors eyeing bookings momentum, backlog growth, and free cash flow. The company needs to convert existing OCI bookings into revenue and deliver a positive free cash flow number to ease concerns. Andrew Graham and Jason Ware discuss Oracle's AI demand, cloud competition, and valuation, as well as alternative tech plays like Vertiv (V...

The S&P 500 Index continues to show resiliency, shrugging off bad news and buying every dip. Kevin Horner highlights the 50-day moving average as a key support level. Horner also discusses Kroger (KR), which is in the consumer staples space and could potentially benefit from a tech sector pullback, and notes that a close below $66 would be significant. Additionally, Horner examines Salesforce...

George Schultze shares his market outlook, suggesting the current bull run could have legs beyond its 3-year anniversary. Schultze expects the Fed to cut rates again, potentially 25 basis points, and sees more cuts on the horizon for 2026. Despite concerns about stagflation, he's focusing on post-distress equities like Shell (SHEL), MBIA Inc. (MBI), and Flagstar (FLG), which he believes are un...

Charles Schwab's Joe Mazzola says the August 2025 STAX saw a 4.5% uptick even though the SPX only moved 1.1% higher. He notes the divergence as a sign Charles Schwab clients remain bullish on high beta stocks. Joe notes Nvidia (NVDA), Palantir (PLTR) and UnitedHealth (UNH) as the biggest buys for August. Apple (AAPL), Meta Platforms (META) and Tesla (TSLA) were the biggest laggards. Joe explai...

UnitedHealth (UNH) remains more than 40% off all-time highs but is also about 50% off 52-week lows. George Tsilis says the company reaffirming EPS guidance gave investors a strong signal to take on shares. He talks about the company's "remarkable" recovery off 2025 lows even as it continues to face regulatory scrutiny. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and tr...

Nebius (NBIS) rallied upwards of 50% after Microsoft (MSFT) offered up to $19.4 billion for its A.I. infrastructure. Marley Kayden says it's the latest development signaling a "global rush" for A.I. buildout and talks about how it "takes risk off the table" for the A.I. trade. She and the panel also talk about how Mag 7 companies like Microsoft and Nvidia (NVDA) are becomin...