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“Right now, AI powered equals stock pump. The AI strategy is the new code for dot-com-esque,” Jeffrey Small argues. He thinks that tech companies really have to deliver on earnings this quarter. “Bubbles only happen when hype outpaces fundamentals,” he warns. “We’re in a 1998 moment here.” He believes that the entire market is hinging on the privately-owned OpenAI. He likes META, GOOGL, NVDA, and...

Phillip Wool believes China can stomach more hits from tariffs than the U.S. can. He adds that Chinese markets and its surrounding regions will continue to accelerate, as long as its economy doesn't show substantial slowing. Henry Greene adds to the sentiment by explaining how international investors are funneling money into Hong Kong. However, he expects tariff volatility will complicate the...

TheoTrade's Don Kaufman takes a rare bullish stance on Starbucks (SBUX) due to his belief that most of the bad news has now been priced in the coffee giant. However, he tilts bearish on the ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) as the cryptocurrency faces strong resistance. He also expects Alphabet (GOOGL) to struggle with monetizing A.I. Don offers example options trades for all three names while Rick...

Mark Smith, Chairman and CEO of NioCorp (NB), spotlights the rare earth mining sector. They plan to construct a mine and processing center in Nebraska that can produce multiple types of minerals. “We’re anxious to start construction.” He talks about how they will be the only U.S.-based supplier of some of these rare earths and how they fit into the national security picture. ======== Schwab Networ...

United Airlines (UAL) reports earnings after Wednesday's closing bell, and Sean Cudahy believes investors can take hints from another airline's report earnings: Delta Airlines (DAL). Sean sees high-end consumers and lack of international turbulence giving a lift to United. Tom White offers a closer look at his example options trades for the airline. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empower...

Nvidia got an upgrade from HSBC from buy to hold, while the firm raised its price target to $320 from $200. The chipmaker is also one company named in a new $40 billion deal. Marley Kayden takes investors through the latest headlines surrounding the market leader while Prosper Trading Academy's Scott Bauer breaks down his example options trade. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every...

Liz Ann Sonders with Charles Schwab says "buy the dip" remains a key rallying cry in the markets, though she notes plenty of risks that can reverse sentiment. Collin Martin talks more in-depth on some of those risks, which includes a backup of economic data from the government shutdown that can derail the FOMC's current interest rate track. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering...

John Kosar brings the latest readings from the Asbury 6, a system of measuring market health. He discusses the elevated VIX vs the S&P 500’s moves and the possibility of a market correction. “We either take off and go higher from here, or roll into a correction.” 4 of the Asbury 6 metrics are showing red, while only 2 are green. John also walks through asset flows into S&P 500 sectors and...

Kevin Green offers a grand perspective on the latest tariff conundrum impacting a common household good: cooking oil. He talks about how markets at home and abroad are actually weighing on those tariffs. In silver's outperformance to gold, Kevin suggests a potential reversal by breaking down technicals in both metals. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every...

Jim Neesen is at the NYSE set to discuss the IPO market's standstill amid the ongoing government shutdown. He says that companies can go effective if they're already on file, but that a shutdown makes it harder for pricing. Jim adds the IPO market is in a "power nap" which means there's no shortage of demand for the "unicorns" looking to go public, saying the government shutdown could ultimately b...

“It’s only a matter of time” before the SPX reaches 7,000, Ahmed Riesgo says, but he thinks it won’t happen until 2026. Right now, he likes financials, healthcare, and small caps. He especially likes the latter because of valuation, but he does not that they may be more sensitive to risk. Ahmed also likes the Japanese yen and some cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. ======== Schwab Network...

HSBC upgraded Nvidia (NVDA) to buy from hold and raised its price target to $320 from $200 — a new Street high. As Diane King Hall explains, the firm sees significant earnings upside and expansion opportunities for the chipmaking giant. Sticking with the A.I. trade, Diane turns to ASML Holding's (ASML) earnings beat and what it means for global companies tied to the industry. Dollar Tree (DLTR...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's words on the consumer pushed futures higher ahead of Wednesday's opening bell. He alluded to the private sector becoming "unleashed" with help from the government. Kevin Hincks talks about how Bessent's words add to a bullish case for markets. While the continuing government shutdown has kept many economic prints off the table, Kevin does go...

United Airlines (UAL) earnings are about to take off. Rick Ducat dials up the charts to examine its technical setup heading into the report. Rick says the shares are reaching some important volume nodes to the upside, and points to a rebound in its RSI momentum indicator signaling a possible bullish trend. Later, Tom White illustrates a complex strategy by combining two different example trade typ...

Joseph Longo discusses the future of crypto regulation, focusing on his home country of Australia. He talks about adoption of stablecoins and growing consumer interest in crypto. He thinks Australia needs to “keep up” with U.S. leadership in the sector. He explains his outlook as a regulator and market developer and what he’s looking ahead to. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every inve...

Yet another tariff headline sent markets plunging to start the trading day, though stocks bounced off session lows. AMD Inc. (AMD) muscled gains on the day thanks to a new chip order from Oracle (ORCL) while its chipmaking peers like Nvidia (NVDA) sold off. Earnings season also kicked off with big banks like JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Goldman Sachs (GS), and Wells Fargo (WFC) posting their quarterly re...

Big banks like JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Wells Fargo (WFC), and Goldman Sachs (GS) saw mixed but notable reaction to their earnings in an attempt to leap over a high bar. Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas talk about the reports, along with what to expect in Wednesday's trading session following commentary from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader...

Nigam Arora expected net interest income to go higher in this week's bank earnings, and so far the financials have been in-line with his expectations. He does say the only thing that concerns him is the Fed's stance on a weakening labor market which historically points to a pullback in the overall economy. Nigam weighs in on job cuts in banks, saying AI will be a factor to increase product...

Walmart (WMT) shares hit an all-time high this week following a breakout over the last 5 days. Rachel Dashiell examines the "flag pattern" flying above the old resistance level around $103-$104. Zooming out to the 1-year chart, she shows how that $103-$104 level was previously tested at multiple times. Looking at the overall formation, Rachel notes a "cup and handle" formation...

China and U.S. trade tensions have continued into a 2nd straight week, with President Trump threatening a cooking oil embargo. Kevin Green joins Diane King Hall to make sense of the latest tensions taking shape, and what it means for market volatility in general. On the earnings front, KG sees some tailwinds for ASML (ASML), particularly for its smartphone and AI business segments. Meanwhile, Morg...

Nvidia (NVDA) is boosting another semiconductor stock. The A.I. giant will support Navitas (NVTS) through its A.I. infrastructure design. George Tsilis considers the development a positive one for Navitas but says the chip developer has red marks to clear when it comes to its balance sheet. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Ma...

Walmart (WMT) will now use ChatGPT in its latest partnership with OpenAI. The stock tapped new all-time highs off the headline, and Rick Ducat adds that Walmart has shined as an outperformer compared to its consumer staple peers. He shows how the stock is testing the record resistance levels and highlights bearish and bullish trends. Rick later analyzes the options activity and unusual trades surr...

Terra Innovatum (NKLR) CEO Alessandro Petruzzi and CBDO Giordano Morichi talk about why the company recently decided to go public via SPAC. As the nuclear energy space grows, they explain the direction they see Terra turning toward as it plans to deploy its first solo reactor in 2028. They expect tailwinds in executive orders expediting nuclear deployments and energy needs surrounding A.I. over th...

Zed Francis returns to Market On Close and explain how markets are pushing aside macro concerns while focusing on growth. He explains why everyone seems to be "happily going up together" even as volatility recently reignited. Two key reasons behind his thesis: support from the U.S., and an expected interest rate cutting cycle. Zed later explains his take on who can become the next Fed Ch...

Thierry Wizman thinks the market is clinging to hopes of a U.S./China trade de-escalation by the end of the year. He talks about the possibility of a meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi; however, more than just trade, the U.S. and China are also in the middle of a maritime power struggle. Thierry expects more posturing and volatility ahead in the coming weeks. ======== Schwab Network ========...