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Tim Bohen talks about Opendoor's (OPEN) "fundamental case" for real estate, even after shares exploded to the upside in an ongoing meme stock craze. He sees something similar in Rigel Pharmaceuticals (RIGL), noting the stock nearly doubling just in August. Tim expects Joby Aviation (JOBY) to make a substantial rally similar to July's as investors seek promise for futuristic tech....

Bob Doll says the current bull run is in "extra innings," but he's not calling a strikeout just yet. Despite valuations in the top decile of history, he believes the fundamentals are still good enough to justify higher prices - for now. Doll shares his key takeaways on what to watch, including price to free cash flow, profitability, and the Federal Reserve's next move on interest...

EdgeRunner AI CEO, Tyler Saltsman, says artificial intelligence will inevitably continue to evolve in the defense and military space. He touches on how EdgeRunner uses A.I. and how it aids soldiers focus more on their mission without being bogged down in analytics. He also notes what makes his company different from Palantir (PLTR). "A.I. is not perfect, but we need to use it," says Tyle...

Diane King Hall talks all A.I. trade developments moving markets Friday morning. Applied Materials (AMAT) sold off more than 10% after it posted disappointing guidance and hinted at China tariff pressures. Cisco (CSCO) faced pressure of its own after HSBC downgraded the stock from buy to hold. Diane noted one bright spot in Salesforce (CRM), which got an upgrade from DA Davidson as the firm sees c...

A "deteriorating long-term outlook" is behind BofA's downgrade on Target (TGT). Marley Kayden breaks down the analysis and weighs the company against Walmart (WMT), highlighting spots where Target is lagging. Dan Deming offers an example options trade for Target. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not...

Ben Fulton expects the market's calm before the storm to give way to a potentially volatile fall, driven by a heavy sector rotation. Despite this, he's optimistic about new highs in the fall and winter for stocks, particularly in AI-driven areas like tech and communications. Fulton also believes a potential rate cut in September could provide a boost to the economy and consumers. ========...

Matt Tuttle sees Nvidia (NVDA) as a strong long-term stock to own but would not trade near its all-time high. He says the market leader needs to deliver a blowout quarter "and then some" in order to impress investors with earnings later in August. That said, Matt calls every dip in Nvidia a "gift." He also calls AMD Inc. (AMD) and Intel (INTC) good alternatives, noting Intel as...

There's a lot to keep on the radar for Friday's session, with Kevin Green noting a potential breakout in the SPX to close the week. However, crude oil's technicals point to bearish indicators for the overall market, with President Trump and Vladimir Putin's meeting expected to spark volatility. Kevin later highlights technicals in the financial space, especially the bullish momentum seen in the SP...

UnitedHealth (UNH) got a big boost from Berkshire Hathaway. Warren Buffett's firm announced it took a stake in the company, a much needed move for the healthcare company, says Sam Vadas. She also notes the "unusual" headline of the U.S. government looking to take a stake in Intel (INTC). Sam explains the role national security around the A.I. chip trade has in the bid. ======== Schwa...

UnitedHealth (UNH) shares have "significantly underperformed" the broader S&P 500 (SPX) so far in 2025, says Rick Ducat. He examines the UNH chart following news that Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK/B) has taken a stake in the company. Rick highlights the downtrend signals and current levels of potential upside resistance for bulls to watch. Later, Tom White provides an...

Nick Motz joins Morning Movers to discuss the current state of crypto investing. He believes sentiment is positive based off of additional clarity provided by U.S. legislative efforts like the GENIUS Act. Nick says not only will the changes help bring talent back to the domestic crypto companies but also provide dominance for U.S. dollar backed stablecoins. He addresses the potential demand for U....

CFRA's Garrett Nelson has a $300 price target and a 3-star rating on Tesla (TSLA). He admits the stock has been an "underperformer" in 2025, but says his concerns now are about the company's 4Q performance in the wake of EV tax credits expiring. Garrett points to market share declines in China and Europe as another area to watch. On Elon Musk, Garrett adds that he's alienated...

Salesforce (CRM) received an upgrade from the analyst at D.A. Davidson. The firm lifted its rating to a neutral rating from underperform, saying activist investor involvement "may help the company correct course." Brett Crowther joins the show to dissect the software company's technical layout on the charts. He says the $230 level is a key level of support in the near term and the lo...

Thursday’s PPI report came in well above expectations, reigniting U.S. inflation concerns. Kevin Green discusses what could push the S&P 500 to fresh highs, with 6,600 as the next key technical level after today’s August monthly options expirations. President Trump is set to meet Russian President Putin on Friday in Alaska, and crude oil markets appear to be pricing in a potential deal. On the...

"We've got something for everyone today" when it comes to news around the markets, says Kevin Hincks. He talks about the evolving inflation picture with retail sales showing an uptick in activity. On the geopolitical front, President Trump and Vladimir Putin will hold a long-awaited meeting in Alaska to discuss the future of Ukraine. Kevin later notes Chicago and New York consumer da...

Kyle Chassé (@KyleChasseCrypto) believes the Trump administration's latest legislative steps to enhance crypto regulation will aid investors saving up for retirement. He calls it a "huge opportunity," as he sees Bitcoin prices substantially multiplying over the next several years. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minut...

The SPX saw slight gains while the other indices slid on Thursday's trading session. Intel (INTC) popped right before the close after Bloomberg reported that the Trump administration was weighing a stake in the company. Amazon (AMZN) outperformed its Mag 7 peers on plans to expand same-day grocery delivery to thousands of U.S. cities. Deere & Co. (DE) and Tapestry (TPR) dragged after earni...

David Holt walks viewers through energy pipeline issues and spotlights jet fuel prices. Constraints and permitting issues are impacting supply, making him concerned about “bottlenecks” and higher prices. He notes that airlines support the world’s economic engine, so disruption would have significant ripple effects. Transportation infrastructure is one of the biggest issues impacting supply flow, h...

Kratos Defense & Security (KTOS) has vastly outperformed other peers in the aerospace industry, rallying 250% year-over-year. George Tsilis talks about its recent earnings and bullish upgrade from BTIG that helped give shares a boost. However, George adds it faces an uphill battle when it comes to valuation. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market da...

@CharlesSchwab's Kevin Gordon calls Thursday's labor data relatively benign, though PPI tells a different story. He talks about what investors need to keep an eye on as the inflation picture gets murkier. For one, Kevin notes the potential of additional pricing pressure in upcoming earnings. He adds that the SPX itself remains heavily reliant on the Mag 7, pointing to importance in market...

The 5-day SPX chart shows a double bottom that occurred between Wednesday's and Thursday's trading sessions, a bullish indicator according to Kevin Green. One concern he shares is the bid size of SPX futures higher than the ask size, showing interest from bears in the index. Bulls are showing strength when it comes to market depth. Kevin sees an uptick in activity that can signal a volume...

Max Baecker says silver is undervalued right now and thinks it will start to “charge up” to catch up to gold. “Gold and silver usually move in lockstep,” and a falling dollar usually means big moves upwards for the metals, he adds. Max also compares gold and bitcoin and argues that “you need a little exposure” to bitcoin. He doesn’t consider them equal, saying there’s “5 or 6 barriers” in the way...

Jonathan Sakraida says the challenge for Deere (DE) is their cut to guidance, since the market expected stronger cyclical performance. He also notes that interest rates hit Deere because a lot of its equipment purchases are financed, meaning farmers have less ability to buy. He considers Deere “the player” in AI and automation technology in the sector. “Once markets do recover, we think Deere is g...

Matt Maley and Kristen Owen break down Deere (DE) earnings. Matt says the company commonly puts out conservative guidance, but investors need to watch out for margin pressures from tariffs. Kristen notes “a lot of pressure for farmers” with tariffs making it more difficult to sell their crops – which are having a good growing year – which then hits Deere and its ability to sell equipment. ========...

David Busch assumes the higher PPI numbers are tariff-related and will pass through to the CPI measurements soon enough. “Inflation is still persistent, it’s still sticky,” forcing the Fed onto a longer path for rate cuts. He’s looking at sectors like consumer discretionary, which could benefit from a steepening yield curve. “I would also consider REITs,” he adds, with the expectations that rates...