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KB Home (KBH) shares are down ahead of its 2Q earnings report. David Trainer says his firm is more neutral on KBH compared to several of its peers, saying it "doesn't have much upside when things get better again." David believes it's a difficult period and "difficult environment" for homebuilders now with higher costs and higher rates. Later, Tom White illustrates pote...

Dann Ryan looks at the small cap space and highlights opportunities for investors. He warns that small caps can carry heavier debt levels with higher interest rates, and the Russell 2000 tends to be the most volatile part of the market. He allocates around 10% of his portfolio to small caps and sees a “rocky road ahead.” He likes utilities and more defensive sectors right now. He also thinks that...

Ahead of tomorrow's earnings report, Marley Kayden previews Carnival (CCL) numbers. She discusses the state of discretionary spending by U.S. consumers, as people spent on travel and leisure expeditions. Marley notes that analysts have raised their CCL price targets over the last 2 weeks, indicating a bullish sentiment remaining on the Street. Then, Charles Moon provides an example trade in CC...

Diane King Hall joins Nicole Petallides at the NYSE to focus on several early movers in Monday's trading session. Hims & Hers (HIMS) shares drop on news that Novo Nordisk (NVO) will no longer allow the telehealth company to sell its weight loss drug Wegovy. AMD Inc. (AMD) gets a bullish note out of Melius Research as the analyst upgraded it to a buy. And, DoorDash (DASH) shares are at 3-ye...

Stocks are trying to find their footing after this weekend's escalation in Iran. Kevin Green says the S&P 500 (SPX) needs to hold above 6000 to avoid more selling. He's watching for volatility as investors gauge any developments out of Iran, and adds that a break below 5950 could trigger more selling. KG believes crude oil faces headwinds breaking above $80 without a prolonged conflict...

Jay Pelosky says the market is “giving us real signals” amongst the noise. He compares the market’s reaction to the U.S. attacking Iran vs other “crises” of the past. “The U.S. is kind of the center of global uncertainty, and folks are over-allocating to the U.S.” he argues. Because of this, he sees big opportunities in international markets and global commodities. ======== Schwab Network ========...

Jenny Horne describes the analyst community response to Tesla's (TSLA) Robotaxi launch in Austin. She discusses the range of bullish to tepid responses to its self-driving technology launch, including Wedbush's Dan Ives simply saying "this is the future" after attending the event. Then, Jenny looks at reports of Apple (AAPL) considering takeover bids for Perplexity A.I. and what...

Kevin Hincks reporting from Cboe Global Markets discusses what impact investors and traders can expect to see as they gauge response to U.S. bombing several key Iranian nuclear sites. As he spoke ahead of Monday's open, equity futures rallied back to positive territory with crude oil flattening back to the unchanged line. Kevin cautions that markets will play out in real time on any headline n...

Danielle DiMartino Booth says "everything is pointing to weakening labor" which is heightening pressure on jobseekers. She discusses Fed Governor Waller's recent dovish commentary suggesting a rate cut could come as soon as July. Danielle maps out possible next steps for the Federal Reserve, and believes Chairman Jerome Powell should help move the focus to its employment mandate inst...

Melius Research upgraded AMD Inc. (AMD) to a buy from a hold rating, with a price target now set at $175. With the analyst's bullish move in mind, Tom White dissects the technical picture taking shape on AMD's chart. Later, he demonstrates a bullish call vertical example, using the August 1st strikes in his example trade. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trade...

Erin Sykes joins Morning Movers at the NYSE desk to discuss the health of the U.S. housing market. She says there are some "red flags" flying in Florida, but discusses the affordability of the New Jersey market compared to New York. Erin explains why Florida property taxes are weighing on the valuation and affordability facing many homebuyers. She doesn't expect a significant pullbac...

JPMorgan's analyst initiated coverage of Wynn Resorts (WYNN) with an overweight rating and $109 price target. With that firm's call in mind, Rachel Dashiell breaks down the technical patterns taking place on the gaming stock. She indicates a possible cup and handle formation is taking place, looking at price coiling forming a triangle between $85-$89. On a longer-term chart, she highlights...

Following this weekend's news that the U.S. bombed several Iranian nuclear sites, investors are grappling with new questions and volatility ahead of Monday's open. Kevin Green joins Diane King Hall to discuss the macroeconomic ripple effects from U.S. intervention and possible retaliation from Iran, including a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. KG says any jump in crude oil prices would be...

The Robotaxi has arrived as Tesla (TSLA) launches the self-driving vehicles in Austin this weekend. AMD Inc. (AMD) starts the week with an upgrade. And, Raymond James upgrades DoorDash (DASH) to a strong buy rating. Tom White has the latest. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com...

RJ Hottovy walks through the casual dining trends of the year. He says that demand has normalized and visitation trends have stabilized as consumers play “wait and see” with tariffs. The value proposition is what’s keeping casual strong. Chili’s, owned by Brinker (EAT), is seeing strength. He also looks at Darden Restaurants (DRI), which just reported earnings, and Restaurant Brands (QSR). He warn...

Lori Keith gives insight into the future of energy demand and investments into modernizing the U.S. electric grid. She says Hubbell (HUBB) is providing the “picks and shovels” for these “mission critical” operations. She also highlights Monolithic Power (MPWR) for efficiency and AI use, as well as Brookfield Renewable (BEPC). “Renewables is a central component” of this modernization, she adds. She...

Netflix (NFLX) gets a price target hike to $1,500 at Wells Fargo. Rick Ducat and Kevin Green break down the technical perspective for the streaming giant, and what is behind the bullish target. Then, the duo dissect similar analyst moves for Mondelez (MDLZ) and Caterpillar (CAT) as both receive new bullish notes from the Street. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader...

Netflix (NFLX) shares have skyrocketed higher so far in 2025. The leader in streaming media services continues to push the envelope in A.I. technology, ad-tiers and experimentation with various content offerings. George Tsilis dissects Netflix from a fundamental and financial perspective before pointing to the bullish trends on its chart. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor...

“The structural underpinnings of the market are actually quite weak,” warns David Lundgren, “We call it the perfect storm.” He explains why, looking at trends and market breadth. “There is a massive disconnect” in the S&P 500, he argues, comparing it to a shell game and saying we’ve been in a bear market “since 2021.” ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every...

Bill Kirk breaks down Kroger (KR) earnings. The stock rallied after the report, and Bill calls it the “best identical store sales quarter in two years.” He thinks Kroger can gain from consumers switching away from eating out to buying groceries and calls them “insulated from tariffs.” He gives reasons for why alcohol and snacks are underperforming right now. He also talks about potential headwinds...

Karl Farmer says investors have to "be comfortable with short-term volatility" as the markets approach the 3Q. He's looking to any modifications coming to the Trump Administration's 90-day tariff pause for further clarity to escape the elevated volatility from 2Q. In terms of stock picks, Karl likes PepsiCo (PEP), Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) and UnitedHealth (UNH). ======== Sc...

Darden Restaurants (DRI) beat on its top and bottom-line earnings metrics, and touched a new 52-week high. Its strong same-store sales and in-line guidance stood out in its latest earnings report. Dan Ahrens and Eric Clark join Sam Vadas with a full breakdown of its earnings and the broader restaurant industry. Both point to Olive Garden's success leading to stronger growth, but caution invest...

George Schultze reviews the Fed’s decision not to lower rates this week. As the Fed looks to keep rates higher for longer, he focuses on the potential fiscal impact of the “Big Beautiful Bill” winding its way through the Senate. He notes that overleveraged companies will be at risk of bankruptcy in the aftermath of it passing. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader,...

“We could see a sustained period of outperformance for small caps,” argues Mike Rode. Small caps have underperformed for over a decade now. “Investors have not diversified towards the asset class,” he notes, preferring concentration in the Mag 7. However, catalysts including deregulation, M&A, IPOs and other factors hint at a potential turnaround. He thinks regional banks are particularly over...

George Tsilis stops by Next Gen Investing with a look at Gorilla Technology (GRRR). The cybersecurity and smart infrastructure company reported a 109% increase in sales, driven by demand for its facial recognition and smart city technologies. George discusses the company's potential for further growth, with estimates suggesting $100M in revenue this year and $130M next year, and a P/E ratio of...