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Dave Nicholson and Angelo Zino break down Broadcom's (AVGO) pullback after earnings. Angelo says the expectations going in were high, but overall the numbers were good. Dave discusses the state of the AI chip trade and says companies in the semiconductor space are being compared to Nvidia's (NVDA) success, leaving Broadcom at a disadvantage. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering ever...

Kevin Davitt with Nasdaq discusses his overall look on the tech sector currently and what to make of recent tech momentum. He mentions underperformers like Microsoft (MSFT) that have since bounced back and what it means for the Nasdaq-100's (NDX) growth. Kevin also breaks down the outlook for potential market volatility following a parabolic rally in AI stocks. ======== Schwab Network ========...

Jason Brown takes us through today's Big 3 by starting with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP). It holds a basket of what he calls "safety stocks" after a volatile melt-up in the AI trade. He also turns to Comcast's (CMCSA) long-term downtrend and Ulta Beauty's (ULTA) post-earnings plunge as other opportunities. Jason offers example options trades...

OptionsPlay's Tony Zhang breaks down the state of the AI trade and its fragile effect on the market. He says given how cheap options are right now, it's a good opportunity for investors. Tony highlights Amazon (AMZN) and Microsoft (MSFT) as two Mag 7 stocks worth looking at and walks us through example options trades for both. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and...

Steven Englander explains that U.S. dollar strength is being driven more by capital inflows and weakness abroad than by domestic outperformance. He discusses the Japanese yen’s decline and questions the effectiveness of potential Bank of Japan intervention. Englander also says the Fed may hold off on rate hikes, but bond yields could continue rising due to persistent inflation and growing credit d...

Charles Schwab's Nathan Peterson explains the dynamics he sees around a "subdued" VIX as tech pulls back Thursday in reaction to Broadcom (AVGO) and CrowdStrike's (CRWD) earnings. He worries that markets are growing complacent around the U.S.-Iran War's impact on the economy. Nate makes the case that a 10% pullback remains in the cards. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowe...

Broadcom (AVGO) threw a wrench into the AI trade with weaker-than-expected earnings report. Jenny Horne considers the report a reality check for the sector despite Broadcom saying it expects semiconductor revenue to triple. She touches on other negative earnings reaction in CrowdStrike (CRWD) even though it posted a beat and raise. Jenny explains how management caution hit Five Below (FIVE) despit...

Ted Parkhill challenges the notion that U.S. equities will remain strong. He argues that international equities, such as the KOSPI index, are showing more strength with companies like Samsung and SK Hynix leading the charge. Ted also suggests that investors should diversify and find non-correlated assets due to elevated market levels. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and...

Hashdex U.S. CEO Mick McLaughlin breaks down the recent pressure on Bitcoin, pointing to institutional selling, ETF outflows, and geopolitical tensions. He says regulatory clarity from the CLARITY Act could help bring more institutional capital into crypto. McLaughlin also highlights the Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto Index (NCIQ) ETF as a way to gain broad exposure. ======== Schwab Network ======== Em...

Diane King Hall discusses this morning's top moving stocks at the opening bell. She mentions Five Below (FIVE) falling despite an earnings beat, PVH (PVH) getting hit on its report, and UnitedHealth's (UNH) recent upgrade from BofA. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/...

Markets taking a breather isn't troubling to Kevin Hincks. He believes Broadcom (AVGO) and CrowdStrike's (CRWD) earnings weakness will take some froth out of technology. On the macro front, Kevin notes the gradual increase in jobless claims and also touches on the challenger job cuts. In commodities, crude oil futures ticked lower as hopes tensions from the U.S.-Iran War will cool. =======...

Josh Pantony expects more jobs to come from the AI evolution than the amount it is taking away. He believes the younger generation has a chance to ride a wave of momentum in the AI buildout as new opportunities open up. He adds that while the prospect of AI doing most of what humans do is "terrifying" to some, he argues humans will always be needed in many industries. ======== Schwab Net...

Lululemon (LULU) has faced significant pressure over the last year, from tariff headwinds to a very public fight in the company's board. Shares currently trade at a P/E under 10 and sit at a seven-year low. Rick Ducat shows how heavy the selling action has been by analyzing the stock chart and highlights support and resistance areas to watch. He also turns to an example options trade for Lulul...

Joe Brusuelas talks about his expected outlook for the labor market as investors digest the latest jobless claims print and await Friday's jobs report. He weighs the price shocks of the lingering Strait of Hormuz closure and how the effects will last long-term for much more beyond crude oil. Joe says the Trump administration "is on the clock" to end the U.S.-Iran War. ======== Schwab...

"The market is not pricing in any slowdown," says Max Wasserman, as investors feel a speed bump in momentum following Broadcom's (AVGO) underwhelming earnings. He says there's plenty of signs of strength in the report overshadowed by sky-high expectations. Max still likes Mag 7 names like Alphabet (GOOGL), Microsoft (MSFT), and Apple (AAPL) but suggests investors also diversify i...

UnitedHealth (UNH) shares experienced a healthy repricing but have recovered 25% year-over-year. Charles Schwab's Kevin Horner shows that the comeback continues to be supported by the 200-day SMA. Kevin walks investors through the 90-day and one-year charts to show key support and resistance he sees in the charts. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every mar...

Tech Stocks pulled back today while investors reacted oil prices and U.S.-Iran tension. Broadcom (AVGO) and CrowdStrike (CRWD) both reported earnings after the close. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-netw...

Marley Kayden talks about Uber (UBER) announcing layoffs as they wiped out nearly a quarter of their people and places division. Sam Vadas discusses the labor market holding up okay as ADP employment beat expectations. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the...

Cinthia Murphy highlights a market disconnect, with strong equities contrasting weak consumer sentiment as investors grow more cautious. She points to ETF rotation into fixed income, dividends, and commodities, along with volatility in Bitcoin and rising interest in U.S. industrials tied to reshoring trends. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. S...

Crit Thomas says it's concerning that AI is driving most of the market and creating heavy concentration in tech. While emerging markets and top performing sectors appear diversified, Crit warns that market gains become narrow once removing a top three name. He offers his advice on staying protected from a potential reversal. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader...

There's still plenty of room for AI memory stocks to run, both in the U.S. and abroad, says Noah Kann. He touches on the low valuations in companies like Micron (MU) in the U.S. and Samsung overseas, making them attractive to private firms with dry powder. Noah touches on policy risks with potential to throw a wrench into the memory supply chain. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering eve...

Charles Schwab's Kevin Horner breaks down the S&P 500’s (SPX) recent pullback, noting the broader trend remains intact with technicals still pointing to underlying strength despite short-term volatility. He then highlights Walmart (WMT) and Costco (COST) as potential buy opportunities, both testing key support levels near the 200-day moving average. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empower...

Macy’s (M) is seeing strong momentum from its luxury banners, Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury, which are driving growth as CEO Tony Spring focuses on differentiation and elevated in-store experiences. Bloomingdale’s posted double-digit comparable sales gains, while Bluemercury continues to outperform, supporting a more optimistic outlook for the business. David Swartz points to the company’s underv...

Todd Sohn discusses tech's impact on the overall market, noting the sector now makes up about 40% of the S&P 500 (SPX) and is becoming a dominant part of portfolios everywhere. As a way to balance your portfolio, Todd tells investors to consider investments in healthcare and energy sectors as a way to balance the tech surge. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and tr...

LikeFolio’s Landon Swan looks at consumer demand trends for Five Below (FIVE) ahead of earnings, highlighting strong sales and EPS growth from the prior quarter. He says the company continues to benefit from a “K-shaped economy,” appealing to value-focused shoppers while expanding its store footprint. Despite valuation concerns and tariff risks, consumer sentiment data points to solid year-over-ye...