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Jessica Kriegel (@drjessicakriegel) discusses labor market sentiment using real-world examples from her work that paint a murkier picture. She believes CEOs are looking to improve efficiencies but aren't hiring college grads and low-skill workers as they possibly aim to replace the jobs entirely. Jessica says jobs are not being added quickly, companies are not hiring or firing, and there are c...

Jenny Horne and Adam Lynch examine the recent weakness in Bitcoin (/BTC) following a big move lower over the weekend. Additionally, the duo look at headlines surrounding tokenization trends in the market as Kraken officials met with the SEC. And, Adam shares a note from Standard Chartered that claims Ethereum (/ETH) is undervalued. VIRTUAL CURRENCY-RELATED INVESTING INVOLVES A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK...

Peter Andersen argues that the Fed needs to ignore "enormous" pressure to cut interest rates. He explains that more economic data has to hit the wire before the FOMC issues a green light to cut. On A.I., Peter calls the technology a "double-edged sword" which offers upsides to efficiency, but adds that it will also be used by "bad actors." However, Peter notes it will...

Stocks moved higher on Wednesday's session ahead of Nvidia's (NVDA) earnings that is expected to move markets Thursday. That report showed an EPS beat but a miss in data center revenue, even though the quarterly figure tapped a whooping $41.1 billion. Snowflake (SNOW) also rallied big after hours when it showed promising growth. CrowdStrike (CRWD) was the big laggard, selling off as it ann...

CrowdStrike (CRWD) shares tumbled despite a strong earnings beat, but Alex Hamerstone thinks the selloff was an overreaction. Hamerstone notes that the cybersecurity firm still has a strong growth story and a competitive edge with its AI-enabled security platforms. Meanwhile, Snowflake Inc. (SNOW) shares soared on a revenue beat and solid guidance, further solidifying its position as a leader in t...

Nvidia's (NVDA) gigantic earnings report showed a beat in EPS, though data center revenue came slightly under the mark compared to Wall Street's estimates. Zeno Mercer says the report signals that it's now time to look "beyond" data centers, even as hyperscalers show demand through capex spending upwards of $100 billion. He talks about companies like AMD Inc. (AMD) and TSMC (...

"I'd be shocked if this stock was higher tomorrow," says Alex Coffey in reaction to Nvidia's (NVDA) earnings move. He and George Tsilis comb through NVDA numbers following its 2Q earnings report. The company revealed its Blackwell revenue grew 17% sequentially and CEO Jensen Huang says, "Production of Blackwell Ultra is ramping at full speed, and demand is extraordinary." George and Alex both poin...

Scott Durfey and Kevin Green join Marley Kayden for live reaction to CrowdStrike (CRWD) and Snowflake (SNOW) earnings. For SNOW, the software company reported product revenue growth of 32% as shares jumped higher after the report. KG points to margin improvement at 9% as key to the company's outlook and guidance. For CRWD, the cybersecurity company announced plans to acquire Onum for its Falco...

Nvidia (NVDA) reports earnings soon, and all eyes are on data center revenue, gross margin normalization, and any updates on the Chinese market. Ali Mogharabi breaks down what to expect, including any potential color on the Rubin and Blackwell chip delays, and how the company will navigate the uncertainty surrounding U.S.-China trade tensions. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every inve...

Charles Schwab's Mike Townsend don't see headlines around Fed independence leaving anytime soon. He sees President Trump's "unprecedented" move to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook only adding controversy around the FOMC, as Congress needs to weigh on who will fill an already empty seat. Mike talks about how both situations can affect the Fed's rate cutting cycle, including exp...

Dan Deming looks at commodities as the market continues to make new highs. He’s watching $61.50 for crude oil and discusses how the trend could change if prices hit that level. He foresees headwinds for crude through the end of 2026 and thinks it could break below $60 by year-end. With central banks continuing to buy gold, he thinks there is a “put in place” underneath the metals market. ========...

Volatile trading action was seen near the end of Wednesday's trading session, a common trend Kevin Green noted for this week. One bullish sign: vast market breadth, which Kevin says is bullish long-term if markets experience rotation. As Nvidia (NVDA) reports earnings, watch activity in names connected to the A.I. giant. Price action in Nvidia can impact other chip and A.I.-connected stocks. =...

Jay Timmons covers the state of U.S. manufacturing and the impact of tariffs on the sector. He calls the federal budget bill “huge” in signaling commitment to the sector. He compares the 2017 tax bill to the 2025 one, and says it gives the U.S. “one of the most competitive tax structures” worldwide. He discusses how he works to “improve” regulations in the industry and discusses uncertainties in t...

“There isn’t a lot of room for error” in Nvidia (NVDA) earnings, says Andrew Brenner. However, he’s paying more attention to the Fed decision in September. He thinks employment is “10 times” more important than inflation, and thinks the Fed will agree, but he also doesn’t quite trust the labor data the government is publishing. Andrew also thinks that the Trump administration will push the Fed to...

After Okta Inc. (OKTA) posted an earnings win and subsequent rally, now cybersecurity investors await CrowdStrike's (CRWD) report after the close on Wednesday. Marley Kayden notes the company's significant rally over the last year, even as the stock trades close to 20% off its all-time high. She talks about the headwinds still ahead for CrowdStrike as software sees a slump on Wall Street....

Christine Short and Zach Warring cover retailer earnings. Christine thinks the “cautious consumer” is one of retail’s biggest headwinds as 2Q shows beats despite tariffs. She notes that value is leading, expecting lower-priced namesake brands like Abercrombie (ANF) or Urban Outfitters (URBN) to see strength there. Zach has a Strong Buy rating on ANF, but has a Sell rating on Kohl’s (KSS) over valu...

Market breadth continues to expand, and Larry Tentarelli urges investors to look beyond Big Tech to discover new leaders in the latest sector rotation. He points to Corning (GLW) breaking out due to its $2.5 billion Apple (AAPL) contract to develop glass for iPhone and related products. Larry notes Newmont (NEM) as a miner benefitting from gold's run at all-time highs in recent months. He labe...

Ryan Dykmans thinks the market is too aggressively pricing in a rate cut, calling the odds more “60/40” than the over 80% currently projected. He thinks the Fed really needs to watch labor market data into their September meeting. Ryan is also concerned about inflation, and argues that while the U.S. consumer is “fine” right now, incoming tariff impacts could hit hard in the next few quarters. His...

As noted by R. "Ray" Wang, Nvidia (NVDA) beat and raised for eight consecutive quarters, and he believes the company can do it again. He sees A.I. demand only accelerating, backed by six of the Mag 7 companies funneling $80 to $100 billion in capex for the coming year. Ray doesn't expect China to act as a headwind, pointing to Nvidia's massive A.I. ecosystem giving it a long grow...

Wedbush's Matthew Bryson says this is the "first quarter in three or four quarters" where everything appears to have gone right for Nvidia (NVDA). Two headwinds he can see for the company: China and guidance not meeting investors' expectations. Matthew says positives outweigh potential downsides to Nvidia, especially as Big Tech companies increase capex spending. ======== Schwab...

Investors will get their latest read on the cybersecurity space through CrowdStrike's (CRWD) earnings after Wednesday's close. Marley Kayden notes headwinds facing the stock: from stretched valuations to expected decelerating growth. However, she points to analyst commentary that cites "compelling" execution and strong long-term bull cases. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowe...

Likefolio’s Andy Swan previews Dick’s Sporting Goods (DKS) earnings, due Thursday. Their sentiment data is relatively flat: “steady, but not spectacular.” However, he thinks they had a strong back-to-school season. He brings some charts to break down their views on DKS and expects the Foot Locker (FL) acquisition to “dominate” the earnings call. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every in...

Beth Kindig says "any dips on China should be bought" after Nvidia (NVDA) reports earnings. She considers sales to the country insignificant compared to the upside potential Nvidia's Blackwell will offer for the A.I. giant's runway as "demand outstrips supply." Brian Szytel will still keep an eye on the company's H20 chip sales in China, noting that it will offer an...

John Gafford says your experience of the housing market right now depends on whether you’re buying or selling – and says after a decade, the balance is shifting. “Sellers are offering concessions at rates we haven’t seen in the last ten years,” he notes, but stresses that conditions change regionally. He thinks it’s a “safe” bet that interest rates will be a lot lower in 12 months, changing the sy...

When it comes to stocks, TheoTrade's Don Kaufman offers bearish example options trades. He explains his bear case behind Bank of America (BAC) and eBay Inc. (EBAY). However, Don has more of a bullish thesis in the iShares Silver Trust ETF (SLV). Kevin Green gives his technical analysis into today's Big 3. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market d...