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Dale Smothers says that despite the labor market putting pressure on the economy, he doesn’t think it’s a concern because of market tailwinds partially created by Fed rate cuts. He expects the Fed to continue to cut rates, with another 25 points coming this month. “The market is likely to finish higher because of this AI infrastructure spend,” Dale says, but thinks people may start to pull back fr...

Despite markets facing the first day of a government shutdown, the SPX and NDX hit new all-time highs with stocks closing higher. Nvidia (NVDA) made its own record high and hit a second milestone on the same day: a $4.5 trillion market cap. U.S. pharma stocks rallied strong as President Trump's pharma import tariffs go into effect, while Pfizer (PFE) gained more traction on a Trump-centric dea...

Jenny Horne and Nate Peterson examine some of the top developments in the crypto markets this week as Bitcoin (/BTC) prices start the month of October with a significant rally. Nate breaks down the technicals for Bitcoin, Ethereum (/ETH) and Solana (/SOL). Then, the duo weigh in on SWIFT's foray into blockchain technology before addressing a huge quarter-over-quarter move in stablecoin inflows...

A solid start to the 4th quarter saw the S&P 500 notching a record close, shrugging off government shutdown jitters and a weak ADP jobs report. Tim Anderson attributes the resilience to market fatigue with shutdown threats and expectations of another Fed rate cut in October. Anderson believes the AI revolution is in its early innings, driving tech stocks like Apple (AAPL), Nvidia (NVDA), and T...

Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas run through a turbulent, still record-setting Wednesday on Wall Street as markets face day one of a government shutdown. They talk about why they're keeping eyes on Nvidia (NVDA), Apple (AAPL), and Lithium Americas (LAC). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwa...

Samsara (IOT) offers tech for automation industries, and George Tsilis notes the company is a rising player in the software space. It's also been around for decades but becoming a name catching analyst attention through an Evercore ISI upgrade. George talks about the A.I. tailwinds that support Samara, though it faces financial headwinds ahead. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every...

Carvana (CVNA) had a bumpy road that led the stock to more than 125% year-over-year gains. An upgrade from Jefferies calls it a "best-positioned" stock in the used car market as the company drives toward a new all-time high. Rick Ducat shows how Carvana stacks up to peers like Carmax (KMX), which saw steep selling action after earnings. He offers a detailed view of the company's key...

AI is moving too fast for regulation to keep up. Sumit Dhawan, CEO of Proofpoint, discusses how industries are adopting AI without knowing how to handle the technology. He notes that sensitive data, financial information, and critical infrastructure are being exposed as it’s fed into the AI, and Sumit emphasizes that the machine doesn’t know who is allowed to see what. He discusses how companies c...

Sonali Basak discusses how the government shutdown hits investors by making it harder to read economic data through the next month. She discusses the Fed’s potential path and the information we’re getting about inflation levels. Sonali talks about where she expects the SPX to end the year and what she anticipates from the next earnings season. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every inve...

Trevor Burgess, CEO of Neptune Insurance (NP), talks with Nicole Petallides about his company after debuting at the NYSE on Wednesday. He says his company is the only alternative to the U.S. National Flood Insurance Program, as he takes investors through what Neptune does to those impacted by severe flooding events. Trevor considers his company a pioneer in using A.I. as an insurance firm. =======...

Douglas Yones of Direxion ETFs discusses why investors might be interested in using their offerings. He discusses targeting the top 5 market leaders to “cut through the noise” and allow people to easily invest in the top performers in a sector. He also talks about how traders can learn about and use leverage in these funds. On the subject of broad markets, Douglas highlights their single-stock and...

Susan Spence digs into the latest manufacturing data. New orders are pulling back, with tariffs impacting costs, she says. Susan assumes that the uptick in new orders last month was companies forced to order new inventory or supplies rather than a new trend. “The worry of course is, what will it take to turn it around?” ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every m...

“It’s been interesting to see how the market has reacted,” Sandy Villere says, arguing that it has taken a risk-on approach to the shutdown. He’s moving defensively instead and looking for value, particularly in smaller caps. His picks right now include Option Health Care (OPCH), Palomar (PLMR), and Republic Services (RSG). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, eve...

The U.S. Department of Energy's 5% direct stake in Lithium Americas (LAC) and another 5% stake in its Thacker Pass mining operation shows urgency from the Trump administration to emphasize U.S. metal production. George Tsilis explains why the stake is being made now and addresses the bullish and bearish cases following the headline. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor an...

When it comes to Amazon's (AMZN) timeline for A.I. innovation, Olivier Blanchard argues that "they're there" already. He talks about the new tech it showcased at the Amazon devices event. The primary talker: Alexa+, which Olivier believes utilizes A.I. in a strong way. He later touches on other tech like Amazon's Echo and Fire TV products. ======== Schwab Network ======== Emp...

Visa's (V) foray into stablecoins is more defensive play than innovative move, says LikeFolio's Landon Swan. Amidst 82% YOY digital engagement growth for Mastercard (MA) following its stablecoin launch, Swan notes Visa's move is a "must-have" to stay competitive, as cryptocurrencies and stablecoins like USDC threaten its transaction business. Despite this, Swan remains bullis...

Diya Iyer and Tony Zipparo react to Nike (NKE) earnings. Diya’s firm has an A+ rating on shares and says the quarter shows its Win-Now strategy is helping improve the business. “Still probably, there is some more to go,” she adds, especially with tariff impacts higher than expected. Tony thinks the turnaround will take “another year or two” and calls the chart technicals the “one bright spot” of t...

TheoTrade's Don Kaufman is gauging how Wednesday's government shutdown can impact his Big 3. He leans bearish on Lowe's (LOW) if consumers have their wallets pinched and offers a bearish take on Alibaba (BABA) over what he sees in the options market. However, Don explains his bullish take on Target (TGT) as he sees a bottom for the struggling retail giant. Don gives example trades for...

Chris Versace says the government shutdown will impact the retail space heading into the holiday shopping season. He points to cost-conscious stores like Walmart (WMT) and TJX Companies (TJX) as fortress-like companies that withstand consumer weakness. Chris explains why he doesn't see the same for competitors like Target (TGT) and Macy's (M). He notes Costco (COST) as a strong competitor...

Jefferies upgrades Carvana (CVNA) to buy and raised its price target to $475, noting a shift in consumers from in-store purchases to online helping the auto industry. Marley Kayden notes the stock's already astronomical run and weighs merit to the analyst note. Prosper Trading Academy's Scott Bauer offers a bearish take on the stock through an example options trade. ======== Schwab Network...

Ivana Delevska says there's many companies and industries outside of the chipmakers to benefit from the next wave of A.I. Among them is Constellation Energy (CEG), which she sees as a leader in electricity production for A.I.'s power demand. Ivana also points investor attention to cybersecurity stocks like CrowdStrike (CRWD) and ZScaler (ZS). Tom White turns to the options front through ex...

Joe Mazzola with Charles Schwab says investors using the ADP employment report as a comparison to Friday's non-farm payrolls print if doesn't come out is a "stretch." He explains that the amount of government workers being furloughed will have more of an impact than markets are pricing in. Kevin Gordon adds that this government shutdown is "different" from those prior,...

“People are not going to be surprised by a strong third quarter,” Shelly Antoniewicz says, but “going forward could be a different picture.” She gives her take on the economic impact of the government shutdown, including a hit to GDP and the “twist” of potential mass firings. Shelly also talks about what’s next for the Fed as economic data gets scrambled. However, unless there’s a “severe shock,”...

PMI and ISM manufacturing showed a mixed picture, according to Kevin Green. New orders showed the biggest red mark on the report. Kevin explains why investors want to watch the numbers as Europe experiences similar weaknesses. He also takes a closer look at the ADP employment report and the "divergence" to watch between ADP and BLS. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every inves...

Nike (NKE) broke its recent downtrend and posted strong quarterly revenue. Diane King Hall talks about how the company is rebuilding its brand as a part of its comeback story. Carvana (CVNA) rallied after Jefferies upgraded the stock, while Marvell (MRVL) sold off after TD Cowen downgraded the company over custom chip concerns. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader,...