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GE Vernova (GEV) rallied after its earnings while its sister company GE Aerospace (GE) did not. @Theotrade's Don Kaufman expects that trend to continue and has a bearish example options trade for GE Aerospace. He explains why he has bullish options trades for the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) and Wells Fargo (WFC). Rick Ducat dives into the technical trend he sees in the charts. ====...

Karen Veraa-Perry expects more U.S. investors to move from money markets to the bond market. She especially likes the 3 to 7-year part of the curve, but also sees investor interest in international bond markets. Karen notes record-breaking flows into Blackrock’s 0-3 month Treasury bond ETF (SGOV) as well. She forecasts 1-2 rate cuts this year, with the highest probability in September. She explain...

Tom Bruce sees a “very bullish” combination of factors for the market next year, including foreign investment and AI. Because of these, he’s not concerned about the impact of tariffs. He likes the short end of the yield curve right now, and says he’s worried about the longer end because of the U.S. deficit. He likes tech and sees AI adoption as “massively deflationary.” ======== Schwab Network ===...

Marley Kayden talks all about Tesla (TSLA) ahead of the company's highly anticipated earnings. She notes the Mag 7 company has only had one year-over-year vehicle delivery drop prior to 2024, noting the figure will be under the microscope after sales plunged since. Marley adds that investors are waiting for more information on a slew of other developments: from robotaxi and full-self driving,...

Ahead of IBM Corp. (IBM) earnings after the close on Wednesday, Dan Morgan noted the company has "no room for error" in its report after its strong rally. While Dan says IBM isn't caught up in the hyperscaler race, he does see its cloud and software businesses as candidates with high-growth potential. He explains the company's "different approach" to cloud. Tom White la...

George Tsilis turns to the broad market action and points out why an "accumulation phase" has kept dip-buying mentality alive. He also talks about noticeable moves in metals and utilities and explains how they're adding to the backbone of rallies in the SPX and NDX. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute...

GE Vernova (GEV) powered its year-to-date rally to over 80% after a strong showing in earnings. Diane talks about how A.I. prospects are fueling optimism. Meanwhile, Enphase Energy (ENPH) sold off on soft guidance as macro headwinds affect the solar industry. Diane also talks about why Fiserv (FI) is selling off more than 20% despite posting an earnings beat. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empow...

Katie Stockton says "momentum is kinda wild" in markets right now as the SPX and NDX continue to tap new all-time highs. However, she warns consolidation is coming and may present "better buying opportunities for investors." Katie points to the SPX gap from late June as a support marker to watch in the event of a significant pullback. As mega caps start to report earnings, Kati...

Seth Grae, CEO of Lightbridge (LTBR), returns to Market on Close while speaking to senators in Washington D.C. He says there's plenty of support for nuclear power on Capitol Hill as he emphasizes the importance of expanding usage, particularly through icebreaker ships as a way to combat China and Russia dominance in the Arctic Ocean. On President Trump's executive order to increase nuclear power o...

An earnings beat for Texas Instruments (TXN) wasn't enough to hold investor momentum, seen in Wednesday morning's 10% sell-off. AT&T (T) experienced something similar, topping expectations but not having enough fireworks to bolster a rally. Jenny Horne analyzes the earnings to explain why both stocks are selling off. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader...

With Wedbush's Dan Ives saying Elon Musk is back to a "wartime CEO" focus, investors eagerly await the latest earnings report from Tesla (TSLA). Rick Ducat examines the technical formations and chart patterns taking place for the EV maker. Later, Tom White demonstrates a neutral trading strategy using an example iron condor options trade. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering e...

When it comes to tariffs, Drew Boyer says people are realizing that maybe the "bark is worse than the bite." He joins Diane King Hall to discuss the state of the U.S. economy, including his thoughts on the "One Big Beautiful Bill." Drew addresses the impact it has on investors, taxes and the overall economy. Among his stock picks right now, Drew likes: Apple (AAPL), Chevron (CV...

Diane King Hall and Sam Vadas start the trading day with a trade deal update. The duo discuss the U.S. deal with Japan, setting tariffs at 15% and what it means for the broader markets. Then, they turn their attention to Texas Instruments (TXN) following its latest earnings results. Later, Sam and Diane discuss the big swings in Kohl's (KSS), Opendoor (OPEN) and Krispy Kreme (DNUT) which among...

Ahead of Alphabet (GOOGL) earnings, Wedbush's Scott Devitt says he's looking for Search and YouTube business to be up 9%, but Scott says the most important narrative will be around A.I. "Query volume growth" will be a focal point to show search patterns and the real impact of A.I. on its search business. For YouTube, he says the site is gaining against competitors in "time s...

Lockheed Martin (LMT) shares fell to 52-week lows after its latest earnings report. The stock was downgraded at Truist to a hold rating with a $440 price target. Rachel Dashiell looks at the defense company's chart using a 5-year chart to show the recent sell-off in relation to the longer-term uptrend. She points to a rising RSI study amid the downtrend that could suggest a bottoming out for s...

Tech pulled the NDX back but all other indices managed to gain on the session. Oracle (ORCL) traded lower because of it and OpenAI's reported setback in the Stargate timeline. Earnings built a shaky foundation for stocks across industries, from sell-offs in General Motors (GM) and Lockheed Martin (LMT), to a stunning rally in D.R. Horton (DHI). Marley Kayden takes investors through the mixed m...

Mike Dickson is a “little worried” that lofty valuations are creating a higher bar to clear than usual this earnings season. “We’re not used to divergence among the Mag 7” – but we’re seeing it this year, he adds. He explains what he’s watching for in Mag 7 earnings this week and next week and emphasizes the need for “solid follow-through” to keep markets heading higher. ======== Schwab Network ==...

@CharlesSchwab's Liz Ann Sonders sees companies that beat earnings aren't being rewarded as heavily as expected, while companies that miss get heavily beaten down. She says the "psychological bar" for earnings is higher for investors after tariffs lowered them for the prior quarter. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe...

JP Morgan downgraded Lululemon (LULU) as the stock trades near May 2020 levels. The stock has underperformed over the last year, but as Rick Ducat explains, it's not the worst performer among its peers. He takes a broader look at the consumer discretionary space to see how tariffs have affected the sector's price action. As for Lululemon, Rick turns to the technicals investors should watch...

Christopher P. Davis covers defense stock earnings. Northrup Grumman (NOC) hit an all-time high after earnings, which Christopher attributes to its free cash flow and guidance. On the other hand, Lockheed Martin (LMT) fell after a big profit miss, which he blames on its narrow product focus. RTX (RTX) beat quarterly expectations but lowered full-year guidance due to tariffs; Chris emphasizes their...

Andrew Graham likes low-beta stocks right now, encompassing names like Cisco Systems (CSCO), where he likes their innovation and a potential corporate tech cycle. He’s also watching Synopsys (SNPS), which he calls “less expensive” than its peers. In energy, he likes EQT (EQT) as a natural gas play. Andrew shares his expectations around the August 1 trade deadline and the 2Q earnings season. ======...

Kevin Horner walks through his Technical Tuesday charts. On the SPX, which closed at records yesterday, he highlights the 10-day moving average: “things are getting a little more momentum-based.” The chart of Guidewire (GWRE) shows a recent pullback from the top of a linear regression channel. Oklo (OKLO) is a “trickier one” as it rallied into resistance and fell off, with support around the 50-da...

David Mann looks at trends in the ETF market as active ETFs continue to boom. “There are more active ETFs than index ETFs in the United States,” he says, and thinks net inflows could hit $500 billion this year. He shares some ETF options from his firm, Franklin Templeton, including INCM, PVAL & FLMI. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subsc...

Dean Bell breaks down insights from KPMG’s mid-year M&A survey. In May, 74% of surveyed dealmakers expect 2025 to be more active than 2024, with the majority in the second half of the year. Lower rates and certainty around tariffs would help the industry. He’s “most bullish” on technology & telecom and says everyone is trying to buy tech. “90% of our respondents said they’re using AI,” he...

Lockheed Martin (LMT) became the worst performer on the SPX after it posted over $1.6 billion in pre-tax losses in earnings. Despite the setback, Frances Stacy says shares are "on sale." A triple bottom in the stock, combined with geopolitical risk make the stock a buy, according to Frances. Tony Bancroft adds that demand for the company's F-35 jet will only accelerate. ======== Schw...