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On Tuesday's edition of The Daily Trader, Kevin Hincks turns his attention to of the largest A.I. chips stocks: Nvidia (NVDA) and AMD Inc. (AMD). Using a similar call diagonal strategy, Kevin composes 2 different example options trades taking into consideration both companies' upcoming earnings reports. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Option...

Kevin Horner’s Technical Tuesday charts cover the SPX, Cisco Systems (CSCO), and Dell (DELL). He looks at the “overhanging resistance” in the SPX despite its recent run up ahead of the FOMC meeting. In CSCO, he points to an area of confluence and resistance, and says bearish traders are in a better position than bulls right now. For DELL, he highlights the 50-day SMA as an important area of resist...

A debate between interest rate policy and quantitative easing puts Kevin Green and Kevin Hincks on opposing sides of a macro conversation: Amid tariff uncertainty, what should the Federal Reserve do next? With trade tensions still simmering, KG believes the market is pricing in incremental progress on deals, but notes that Jerome Powell is in a tough spot, caught between a strong labor market and...

Megan Brantley initially wasn't as bullish on Uber Technologies (UBER) as she is now. LikeFolio's data shows the company taking market share from competitors like Lyft Inc. (LYFT), Doordash (DASH), and Maplebear (CART). Her cautious bullishness comes in part from Tesla's (TSLA) brand decline, which Megan believes eases robotaxi headwinds. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering eve...

Scott Bauer with Prosper Trading Academy says the U.S. "needs a win" in trade deals before caution in markets subsides. He also uses caution through an example options trade on Palantir (PLTR) following its post-earnings selling action. He also offers trades and insight into Goldman Sachs (GS) and Marriott (MAR). Rick Ducat turns to the bearish and bullish trends behind all three stocks....

Ian Wyatt expects the Fed to wait to move, arguing “stagflation is their deep fear.” He discusses consumer behavior, noting a jump in auto sales. However, he thinks the tick up could be pulled forward demand due to tariff threats. “The OEMs are certainly worried about passing on prices,” he says, as it remains unclear how much of the tariff costs will be passed to consumers. “Buyers do not want to...

Roy Jakobs, CEO of Royal Philips (PHG), breaks down their latest earnings report and their tariff strategy. In 2025, they expect revenue growth of 1%-3%. He says PHG has to make cost decisions but has “growing confidence” for the full year – he adds that they are moving supply chains into the U.S., among other strategies. He says procedures and wait lists are rising, reflecting fundamental demand,...

Garrett Nelson expects to see difficulties in Rivian's (RIVN) earnings after the closing bell. As he explains, there's "not a lot of margin for error" for the road ahead even if it had a bumpy ride during the previous quarter. Ben Rose sees the biggest issue in tariffs, pointing to Rivian's reliance on imports from Japan and Vietnam. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowerin...

Scott Welch describes his “take the dog for a walk” strategy: “this is the wrong time to be panicked or lean too much into risk.” He expects a rate cut in June, which is when he also anticipates clarity on U.S. trade policy. He’s interested in international investments and small & mid-caps, but thinks large-cap is a safer area for now. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor...

Uber Technologies (UBER) reports earnings Wednesday, and Ben Harwood expects the company to "really print some healthy numbers." He labels robotaxis and autonomous driving as the "next frontier" for Uber, noting ways A.I. advancements can benefit the company. However, Ben believes Tesla (TSLA) can become a major headwind if its robotaxi business shows high-growth success. Tom W...

Caroline Woods offers a preview of AMD Inc. (AMD) earnings ahead of its report after hours. She expects data center and client segment revenue to stay strong, though tariffs may throw a wrench into its profitability machine. That, on top of Nvidia's (NVDA) dominance in the chipmaking space, still linger over AMD. Tim Biggam later offers an example options trade heading into the earnings. =====...

Hims & Hers (HIMS) rallied this morning after earnings, reversing initial selling action following the report. Diane King Hall believes a huge jump in revenue and its Wegovy deal are behind the positive sentiment. Constellation Energy (CEG) missed on its earnings but reaffirmed 2025 guidance. Doordash (DASH) beat on earnings but posted a slight revenue miss, leading to selling in its stock. ==...

Jeff Kleintop says a regular U.S. trade deal takes 18 months to sign and 45 months to implement, making Trump’s trade war seem like an “impossible” task. He discusses Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s meeting with President Trump today and what needs to be resolved between the two countries. He also thinks that the shock defeat in the German Chancellor vote could threaten its expected fiscal s...

Markets open on another down day thanks to Mag 7 weakness after Constellation Energy (CEG) noted energy production for A.I. may be overstated. Kevin Green turns to the Mag 7 chart to show a potential head-and-shoulders pattern signaling more downside. He adds that gold is retesting all-time highs as volatility reignites. On crude, Kevin shows signs of a turnaround in price action. ======== Schwab...

Palantir (PLTR) dropped nearly 10% overnight despite posting strong earnings showing significant growth. The problem? Jenny Horne says it comes down to its "sky-high valuation" and recent outperformance. She also turns to headlines on OpenAI and how it will retain its nonprofit control status. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscr...

The next 36 hours will be all about Jerome Powell and interest rates, according to Kevin Hincks. He reports from the Cboe Global Markets and weighs whether we'll see a dovish or hawkish stance on rates tomorrow. Kevin says the inflation picture can shift with energy prices plummeting. All of this, on top of a market waiting on any news of trade deals, is why Kevin urges investors to stay vigil...

Bill Baruch joins Morning Movers with a focus on the steady decline in crude oil prices. Bill discusses the case for crude oil to breach above $60. For precious metals, "Gold is obviously the winner" he adds. Bill says he remains long on gold, but reveals he's heavier on silver and copper expecting a "catch-up" in the other metals. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowerin...

AMD Inc. (AMD) shares have underperformed the broader S&P 500 (SPX) and overall technology sector so far in 2025. Rick Ducat looks at the downward channel in the semiconductor stock ahead of the company's earnings report. Rick points to the Relative Strength Index study as a potential bullish signal. Then, Tom White frames a bullish example options trade around AMD's earnings report ou...

Raul Shah says Hims & Hers (HIMS) latest earnings report was a win for two reasons: A lot of operating leverage and expanding growth. Raul believes HIMS guidance was "implausible" in his estimation, adding the company will grow faster than even the company anticipates. He discusses the GLP-1 marketplace and HIMS product pipeline. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every inve...

DoorDash (DASH) earnings were mixed as investors react to the company's acquisition of SevenRooms for a reported $1.2B sum. The food delivery platform missed on its 1Q revenue estimates, but pointed to growing order volume in its grocery segment. On the technical front, Ben Watson examines the chart's post-earnings dip. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader,...

Stocks took a breather after a 9-day win streak. Kevin Green cites headline risk and technical pullback as key drivers. Despite this, he notes the S&P 500 (SPX) 50-day moving average remains a crucial support level. Kevin also weighs in on the E.U.'s plan to tariff $100B in U.S. goods if trade talks fail and the potential impact on markets. He expects a "very difficult" FOMC meet...

Palantir (PLTR) shares slump despite an earnings beat and strong outlook, Ford (F) withdraws guidance due to tariffs, and McDonald's (MCD) gets a downgrade. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id...

His contemporaries have dubbed him one of the "Fathers" of convertible bonds strategies, but John P. Calamos, Sr. prides himself as an Air Force veteran and someone who looks for risk management in his investing outlook. On this episode of Market Overtime, Nicole Petallides and John discuss his 50-year career in the markets. From his humble origins to his advice for the next generation,...

Markets consolidated and closed down after the SPX saw nine straight days of gains. Palantir (PLTR) posted a strong earnings but high expectations may be behind some of its downside action after hours. Berkshire Hathaway (BRK/B) sold off after Warren Buffett announced he will be stepping down as CEO in 2026. Microsoft (MSFT) became the new market cap king after overtaking Apple's (AAPL) valuat...

The SPX couldn't close on a 10th consecutive winning day, but Kevin Green says that's okay. He sees today's action as a sign of normalization in the markets, though there's still a potential for a flush. Kevin sees Wednesday's FOMC interest rate decision as a potential "fireworks" day. With a VIX hovering above 20, he urges investors to stay alert until there's a...