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Ed Siddell emphasizes rules-based investing – but also adjusting rules as the market conditions change. He likes technology and AI, arguing we are still in the “early innings” of their rise; he “loves” small caps as well. He warns investors not to try to “time the market,” but instead stay disciplined as the market weakens to begin September. Ed is betting on the Fed cutting a “minimum of 50 basis...

Alphabet (GOOGL) rallied off a U.S. district court judge ruling that the company can keep its Google Chrome browser. Cory Johnson makes the case that it's bearish for Alphabet. He talks about the lost investment opportunity a divestment may have opened for investors and argues Google's search dominance is still monopolistic in the industry. Cory later talks about the role reports of a Perplexity b...

Charlie O’Shea and Katherine Black break down Macy’s (M) earnings as the stock rallies. Katherine thinks Macy’s is doing well in its “brands space,” with popular heritage brands fueling strength. She also notes that middle-income consumers are still spending and make up a lot of Macy’s shoppers. Charlie argues that this turnaround has “more legs” as core competitors remain weak: “this is the time...

Mish Schneider says the markets lately have been weighed by their weakest links, which she says are transportation and semiconductors. She expects volatility to continue and urges investors to "tread lightly" but doesn't see bears taking hold of the narrative. Mish believes gold has reemerged as a "true commodity" in its recent breakout following months of consolidation. On...

Seema Shah discusses the relaunched ESPN app ahead of football season, noting a “huge surge” of downloads and active users over the prior 30 days. She also notes a jump in “resurrected users.” There’s a lot more to make the app engaging, and Disney has spent “a huge portion” of its ad budget on ESPN, Seema says, both of which are helping with the uptick. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering...

Likefolio’s Megan Brantley shares their consumer sentiment data on Walt Disney (DIS). They have the most data on streaming services and park. Megan says Disney+ is doing “the best job” among all streamers. However, Hulu is lagging, which she thinks may be due to the reorganization of the Disney+ app. “They’re essentially reinventing cable,” she adds, noting its focus on live sports. On the other h...

Dollar Tree (DLTR) shares fell despite a solid Q2 earnings report as investors questioned the sustainability of its results and expressed concerns about the impact of tariffs on margins. Arun Sundaram of CFRA Research attributes the stock's weakness to the cautious outlook and notes that Dollar Tree's decision to raise prices to $3-$5 price points to attract higher-income households may erode its...

TheoTrade's Don Kaufman is back to give his bearish perspective in Exxon Mobil (XOM), citing short-term overbought momentum and a potentially dicey nonfarm payrolls print later in the week shaking up the stock. On Intel (INTC), he doesn't see the government's 10% stake in the company helping it long-term. However, Don leans bullish on McDonald's (MCD) as a beneficiary of capital rotation. Don offe...

Bolsa Mexicana de Valores (Grupo BMV) CEO Jorge Alegria joins us to discuss the exchange's 20% year-to-date gain, outpacing the S&P 500. Alegria attributes this success to a shift in investor interest towards emerging markets and Mexico's attractive valuations. He highlights the BMV's efforts to modernize and increase its global reach through partnerships with NASDAQ and AWS. Alegr...

Noah Yosif from the American Staffing Association reacts to the JOLTS report and gauges the health of the labor market. He discusses sectors that “buck the trend,” including in the government and in areas that have “severe shortages” like healthcare, where wages are pressured higher. “A rate cut is definitely penciled in,” Noah says, and thinks the JOLTS report only boosts that sentiment. “The lon...

Two months after HP Enterprise (HPE) closed its acquisition of Juniper Networks, investors will now focus on HPE's earnings after the closing bell on Wednesday. Jeff Pierce notes cloud and intelligent edge revenue will be key metrics when it comes to the previous quarter. As for guidance, Jeff says expectations on financial clarity will prove critical. Prosper Trading Academy's Scott Bauer offers...

Melissa Otto believes the key to a Salesforce (CRM) earnings win lies in the margins. She believes capitalizing on efficiency and reducing costs will open a wider runway for Salesforce's A.I. execution. Melissa notes the stock's underperformance on the year but warns that guidance still needs to exceed expectations. Tom White offers example options trades for the software giant ahead of its report...

While Alphabet (GOOGL) and Apple's (AAPL) rallies at the opening bell boosted the SPX and NDX, Kevin Green wants to see stronger market breadth. He points out that a former SPX support level could turn into resistance, and that breadth can help propel the index back above the key level. Kevin also notes a correlation occurring between treasury volatility and the VIX, which can create near-term vol...

Robert Conzo explains yesterday’s bond market reaction to a U.S. appeals judge ruling most of Trump’s tariffs illegal, and contrasts it to equity market moves. He also looks at the Fed’s dual mandate, with labor markets more of a concern – and questioning around the accuracy of those numbers. He argues inflation is under control and not as much of an issue on the minds of investors or corporations...

Developments on Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google search monopoly has the NDX and SPX trading higher. Kevin Hincks also notes economic data moving markets, which includes mortgage applications. He explains how the print shows a housing market "screaming" for lower interest rates. Kevin later weighs on the Fed's independence and how the term can be muddied by the structure of the FOMC. ======== Schwab Netw...

The long-time case questioning Google dominance is over. A U.S. judge ruled that Alphabet (GOOGL) will not have to divest its Google Chrome browser, something analysts and investors alike see as a huge win for Alphabet. Jenny Horne talks about the impacts the development has across Wall Street. She also explains why Apple (AAPL) rallied alongside Alphabet. Speaking of Apple, Jenny later talks abou...

Zscaler (ZS) initially traded higher after it posted stronger-than-expected earnings after the bell on Tuesday but opened lower on Wednesday's opening bell. Diane King Hall talks about the company's A.I. play and the double-edged sword it carries. Macy's (M) showed retail strength through a 20% rally as it continues to move away from tariff risks. Meanwhile, Diane notes Dollar Tree&#39...

Salesforce (CRM) earnings are on deck and Rick Ducat is dialing up the technical breakdown on its chart. He notes the relative downtrend in share prices so far in 2025, but underscores the shares trading near its 50-day moving average and above 52-week lows. Later, Tom White pieces together an example trade for the software company. He uses a bullish call butterfly strategy as a means of playing t...

To help kick off the new month, Cameron Dawson quotes Green Day lyrics with "Wake me up when September ends," before providing her perspective on historical seasonality trends impacting traders during the month. On her radar, Cameron points to "extreme outflows from small-cap ETFs over the past few months, despite the fact that small-cap stocks have outperformed the general market....

With Macy's (M) on the move higher after its latest earnings, Sky Canaves joins Diane King Hall to discuss the retailer's report. She posits if the strong rally's foundation belongs to strength of the U.S. consumer or Macy's turnaround efforts. Sky cites the company's bullish outlook for the rest of the year, but cautions that she will still be tuned in to the commentary around...

Rachel Dashiell examines Chipotle's (CMG) chart and a downward channel developing over the past 5 days. She looks at the $43 level as a point to watch acting as upside resistance this month. On a 1-year chart, she illustrates the gap between shares and the 50-day simple moving average which hovers around $48. Rachel does highlight an upward move taking place on the chart's RSI momentum stu...

In the wake of a favorable district court ruling on its monopoly case, Alphabet (GOOGL) shares are popping to the upside. Kevin Green examines the impact from the decision as Alphabet won't be required to divest its Google Chrome or Android operating system businesses. KG looks at the long-term win for the company as it prepares to integrate A.I. services into Apple (AAPL) devices. Meanwhile,...

September showed volatility early by starting the month on a down day. Headlines on the U.S. Appeals Court did no favors as questions on the legality of tariffs emerges on the Federal level. Right after the closing bell, headlines hit the wire that Alphabet (GOOGL) will not have to sell its Google Chrome browser. OpenAI made headlines on a report that the company seeks to build a 1GW+ data center...

Macy's (M) and American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) are up next to report earnings, but Sucharita Kodali has a muted outlook for both retailers. Macy's faces stiff competition from e-commerce and changing consumer habits, while American Eagle grapples with a challenging mall environment and intense fashion industry competition. Kodali will be watching for signs of e-commerce growth and Q4 guida...

Porch Group (PRCH) is getting bullish analyst attention from Goldman Sachs. The firm initiated a buy rating with a $20 price target on the housing stock. George Tsilis talks about the stock's meteoric rise since last September and explains how it fills corners of the homebuilder market many wouldn't think about. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every m...