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Roy Behren joins Morning Movers with an overview of mergers and acquisitions activity so far in 2025. He recaps the Nippon/U.S. Steel (X) deal, the differences in approach between the Biden and Trump administrations, and why politics may have played in a role in the delayed takeover. Roy says the Nippon/X deal is a "win win" for everyone. He points to the "saga" of Chevron'...

Energy prices are in focus as investors react to the latest headlines out of the Middle East. Iran/Israel have reportedly agreed to a ceasefire timeline even as attacks have continued. Mastercard (MA) and Fiserv (FI) announce a stablecoin partnership. And, Tesla (TSLA) faces safety questions after its Robotaxi debut. Diane King Hall has more.

Ed Butowsky breaks down consumer trends in the cruise line industry. He believes there is still a factor of COVID "Revenge Spend" as travelers pent-up demand leads to spending on experiences. However, he cautions the prices that stack up with excursions and on-board events. For Carnival (CCL), he wants to see continued efforts to show profitability as short interest in the name rises. Ah...

Morgan Stanley initiated an overweight rating on Snowflake (SNOW) as shares look to make new 52-week highs. Ben Watson examines the chart patterns taking place in the tech name. On a 5-day chart, he points to $210 for downside support but shows Tuesday's premarket move higher with thin volume. For the 1-year timeframe, Ben indicates that $193 was a longer-term of support but shows that its RSI...

Kevin Green takes a look at the energy futures and equity futures overnight activity as investors gauge the reality of a proposed ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran. Both equities and energies are continuing Monday's moves, with crude oil prices slipping as low as $64 overnight. For Tuesday's trading range, KG is looking to 6100 for upside resistance, with 6000 acting as a new dow...

Estee Lauder (EL) shares jumped after Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock to buy from hold and raised its price target to $95 from $71, citing the company's progress in diversifying its business beyond China and travel retail. Meanwhile, Oklo (OKLO) fell sharply as Craig-Hallum downgraded it on an "unchartered regulatory path." And, Coinbase (COIN) rose after Benchmark lifted its price...

Equities closed higher Monday as investors reversed weekend volatility following U.S. bombings of Iranian nuclear sites. Crude oil prices plummeted while 10 of 11 S&P 500 (SPX) sectors posted gains. Meanwhile, Tesla (TSLA) rallied after its Robotaxi debut in Austin. AMD Inc. (AMD) notched a slight gain after an upgrade at Melius Research. And, KB Home (KBH) shares were looking for direction fo...

Rogers Healy says two consumer trends are defining the year so far. First, cash-strapped Americans are dialing back on non-essential spending due to rising prices and economic uncertainty. Second, the "better for you" movement is here to stay, with shoppers demanding more transparency from brands like General Mills (GIS) and Kraft Heinz (KHC), which are already adapting by eliminating ar...

George Tsilis reacts to KB Home (KBH) 2Q earnings as shares of the homebuilder drop after a better-than-expected top and bottom line earnings beat. However, George points to the home deliveries down 11% as a negative on the stock's price. He adds that higher mortgage rates, tariff costs on supplies and lower volumes could also be impacting KBH's slowing revenue growth. ======== Schwab Netw...

On Monday's Charles Schwab Big Picture panel, Collin Martin reacts to commentary from several Fed officials that suggest a bigger dovish voice may be heard in the FOMC's July meeting. He adds that his perspective hasn't changed saying a September cut is more likely, adding that recent data doesn't appear to be enough to justify a cut in July. Collin looks ahead to Friday's PCE...

Scott Bauer says "there's plenty of oil to go around" and is shocked by the downward move in crude oil prices during Monday's trading session. He believes investors should be very careful on the short position with crude oil because "things are not over" but he's unsure if a $100-$120 crude oil is possible. Turning to metal commodities, Scott reacts to gold as the h...

Kevin Green looks at intraday levels within the S&P 500 (SPX) and points to the $6020 level as upside resistance, calling the day overall "decent." He says options activity suggests "cooler heads may prevail" after today's strikes, and adds that FOMC members around a possible July rate cut could also accelerate positive market outlook for investors. In terms of today&#3...

Tesla's (TSLA) got some catching up to do, says Steve Westly. He thinks the Robotaxi event was well received, pointing to the share price reaction. But, now Steve's wondering how long Tesla will take to have paying customers, launch in new cities, and go through regulatory hurdles that companies like Waymo have already been through. He also points to Chinese EV makers as a possible threat...

Barbara Goodstein sees some standout opportunities in a few select groups of the market including defense, energy and crypto. Within the defense space, she points to the VanEck Defense ETF (DFNS) as well as General Dynamics (GD) and Rolls Royce (RYCEY) as ways to play that group. For energy, Barbara highlights U.S. energy independence as a reason why Middle East conflicts don't impact the U.S....

Gene Goldman discusses the recent market volatility, attributing it to geopolitical tensions and the Fed's potential rate cuts. He expects the S&P 500 to rise, despite concerns, citing a reduced terrorism threat in the Middle East, a solid labor market, and moderating inflation. Goldman recommends a "buy the dip" strategy, particularly in technology, financials, and industrials,...

Ed Siddell believes investors are looking past short-term market volatility and instead, focusing on the long-term picture, which he thinks could be the start of a new bull run. He attributes this confidence to the potential passage of the reconciliation bill, which would extend current tax cuts, and the expected deregulation that would follow. He also expects the Fed to lower interest rates, pote...

KB Home (KBH) reports its numbers after the bell today, but don't expect a home run. With mortgage rates still near 7%, the housing market faces headwinds. Melissa Armo and Michael Singleton share their takes on the homebuilder's prospects, citing concerns over revenue, margins, and profits. They also weigh in on peers like DR Horton (DHI) and Lennar (LEN), as well as the broader impact of...

Hims & Hers (HIMS) shares are reeling after Novo Nordisk (NVO) severs its weight-loss drug relationship with the telehealth company. NVO claims HIMS was marketing knock-off weight loss drugs using "deceptive promotion" tactics. George Tsilis weighs in on why HIMS is down 30% on the news, and how it impacts the company's personalization care business segment. He points to possible...

Hatem Dhiab says he "doesn't want to rain on anyone's parade" but following Tesla's (TSLA) Robotaxi event in Austin he's left looking for more data. Hatem points to the geofenced restrictions on its vehicles and the presence of human monitors as potential question marks, and compares the physical structure of Tesla's cars to that of Waymo's. Later, Hatem weighs in...

After surging to all-time highs last week, shares of Oklo (OKLO) have fallen sharply. Marley Kayden joins Next Gen Investing to examine the nuclear energy's stock and a recent downgrade from Craig-Hallum. The firm cut its rating to a hold from a buy, but raised its price target to $59 from $43. As Marley details, the analyst is uncertain about OKLO's regulatory path ahead as it has no pred...

Carnival (CCL) shares are up more than 40% over the last year, but have pulled back from recent highs. Despite this, the company's record earnings and strong forward-looking booking mentions are positives. However, Likefolio's Megan Brantley notes that CCL's high debt-to-equity ratio and exposure to budget-conscious consumers could be headwinds. Additionally, changes to its loyalty pro...

Russell Hackmann is positive on the market despite “wild cards” ahead. He says it would be “great” if crude oil stays between $70-$73 but discusses what could bring oil above $100/barrel. He also talks about Jamie Dimon’s warnings about the bond market cracking. He is “very concerned” about the long-term impacts of the U.S. deficit and thinks investors should stay away from fixed income. He discus...

Existing home sales rose 0.7% in the latest month, but beneath the surface, weaknesses persist due in part to high mortgage rates. Bankrate's Stephen Kates and First American Financial Corporation's Mark Fleming join the conversation to break down the state of the housing market. They discuss how demographic trends, such as an aging population "aging in place," are also contribut...

Mike Shorr looks to manage risk levels in his 3 example options trades. For Crispr Therapeutics (CRSP), he's looking at low-implied volatility in the gene-editing biotech company. For nuclear energy company Oklo (OKLO), Mike says the pullback to a 20-day moving average could be a reason to get into the stock ahead of August earnings. And, lastly, he's looking at an earnings gap fill move i...

Jeffrey Small explains why the market didn’t have an outsized reaction to the U.S. bombing Iran. He thinks a melt-up could occur in the S&P 500 before the end of the year, and walks through his “best-case scenario” for the year. He prefers to buy companies outperforming on their bottom line, saying bonds no longer really work as a hedge for equities. “When everyone is saying don’t buy, it’s th...