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Sandeep Sahai, CEO of Clearwater Analytics (CWAN), explains what the SAAS fintech company does and reviews their recent earnings and acquisitions. He discusses the breadth of Clearwater’s data gathering and why he made the recent acquisition of Beacon Platform. He emphasizes the need for knowledge to understand a global portfolio, calling it “existential,” particularly as alternative assets become...

Timothy Chubb says investors have been “emboldened” by a strong 1Q earnings season, but recent revisions downward are a headwind for valuations. He notes that retail investors are driving the market as institutional players sit out. He doesn’t have much confidence in trade resolving quickly, but expects some sectors to hold up well, including AI. On the other hand, he thinks we’ll start seeing tar...

Austin Allison, CEO of Picasso, discusses his company's luxury second home co-ownership model that allows people to buy as little as one-eighth of a home. He joins Caroline Woods to discuss how this model differs from timeshares and traditional home ownership, and how it can be a more appealing option for luxury buyers looking to eliminate home ownership headaches. ======== Schwab Network ====...

While Palantir (PLTR) trading was vastly unchanged after hours, Hims & Hers (HIMS) saw some downside action following its earnings. George Tsilis notes it has "become quite profitable over the years," attributing part of the sell-off to the telehealth company's valuation. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Mar...

Palantir (PLTR) shares pop and drop after initial earnings figures show in-line EPS and a beat on its 1Q revenue. The company raised its FY25 revenue growth guidance to 36%, with commercial revenue over $1.18B. Kevin Green and Alex Coffey join Caroline Woods with a full breakdown on the A.I. software company's quarterly figures. Alex says anything trading within a $5 range is "unchanged&q...

Equities aren't the only corner of markets where volatility is being driven by tariff headlines. Charles Schwab's Cooper Howard believes a lack of tariff clarity will create long-term "sideways" chop in bonds. Michelle Gibley notes how a tariff framework can keep inflation from blocking a potential dovish response from the Fed on interest rates. ======== Schwab Network ======== E...

Scott Bauer covers the commodities market. Crude oil is headed lower as OPEC+ announced a production hike amid lower demand; he expects oil to hover around here, but if it climbs up quickly, he would “sell the rip.” Gold is on the rise, which Scott attributes in part to a weaker dollar. Bitcoin is under pressure and he points out a strong liquidation event in long positions, but thinks the lack of...

Raj Patel argues we had “decent buffers in place” for the economy around tariffs, but now the “clock has started” for deals to be made. He points to frontloaded shipping, uncertainty around earnings, and the potential for stagflation as we approach the end of the 90-day tariff pause. Giving some of his investing ideas, he likes AI but is focusing on software over hardware. ======== Schwab Network...

Ryan Payne and Cory Johnson break down Onsemi (ON) earnings as the semiconductor maker sells off after a beat. Cory says that despite the beat, these were “bad numbers” and a “really challenging quarter” for Onsemi. He discusses how ON has focused heavily on great EV chips, but the demand for those vehicles has fallen off. Ryan, who is overall bullish on the global economy, thinks semiconductors a...

The latest Charles Schwab STAX report showed a sharp 15% plunge, its steepest drop since March 2020. Joe Mazzola urges investors to learn from the period of uncertainty and to "harness" volatility in your portfolios. However, some of the biggest sells included Alibaba (BABA), Strategy (MSTR), and Boeing (BA). Joe notes Mag 7 names like Nvidia (NVDA), Amazon (AMZN) and Tesla (TSLA) still...

Crude oil is clearly in a bear market, argues Simon Lack. He contrasts OPEC+ announcing a production hike even as supply goes up around the world with many expecting that oil demand will plateau. He thinks energy demand is rising in less developed nations to offset lowered demand elsewhere. His stock picks include Oneok (OKE), Cheniere (LNG), and NextDecade (NEXT). ======== Schwab Network ========...

Palantir's (PLTR) stock could reach the mid-$100 range in the near future, according to Paul McCarthy. However, he also expects the stock to fall back below $100 and says patience may be needed for prospective investors. Paul points to Palantir's massive valuation levels as a warning signal. He adds, "if the company were smart, they'd sell stock here." ======== Schwab Network...

A Bloomberg report states that Apple (AAPL) could be gearing up for a corporate bond sale, putting shares under pressure. The Big tech giant also faces an uphill battle against tariffs, a quarterly earnings report that underwhelmed investors, and antitrust concerns. Caroline Woods weighs Apple's defensive capabilities as uncertainty against the company grows. ======== Schwab Network ======== E...

LikeFolio's Andy Swan says he's starting to get bullish again on Celsius (CELH). His firm's data shows an "explosive" of consumer interest building in its brand. Additional, Andy notes the acquisition of Alani Nu makes it a "powerhouse" in the health-conscious consumer space. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Su...

Christopher Davis reacts to Warren Buffett stepping down from Berkshire Hathaway (BRK/B). He thinks that Warren’s “love” for the Berkshire shareholder shines through in the announcement – a “personal” decision rather than an economic one. He says his successor, Greg Abel, could be the “Tim Cook” of Berkshire. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day....

Expectations are high heading into Palantir's (PLTR) earnings, and Rob Luna has concerns about its outlook as valuations swell to massive levels. He says the company needs an excellent outlook to sustain its stock growth. Shana Sissel still expects Palantir to "surprise to the upside" based on earnings seen in the company's competition. Government contract revenue in the A.I. spa...

President Trump created a Truth Social post calling for a 100% tariff on films made outside of the U.S. Caroline Woods turns to companies like Netflix (NFLX) and Walt Disney (DIS), among other studios, seeing downside action in their stocks. She says a lack of clarity around what the tariff entails has many people scratching their heads. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor a...

As investors await Palantir (PLTR) earnings, Kevin Hincks composes a custom options trade using a put vertical and a call calendar combo. In Monday's edition of The Daily Trader, Kevin explains the expected potential moves after PLTR earnings and what that means for trading into an earnings event. Then, he turns to a bullish example trade in Tesla (TSLA) with a call diagonal. ======== Schwab N...

Tim Thomas thinks we’ve hit “peak tariffs” and sees a “resilient economy,” creating a “very good setup” in the market. However, “we need to see continued progress” on trade, and Tim argues we need deals announced within the next 6 weeks. With long-term strategy in mind, he likes the tech sector and financials. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day....

Prosper Trading Academy's Scott Bauer kicks off today's Big 3 by turning to the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) on expectations of the Fed's meeting serving as a potential mover. Scott also believes the "bottom may have been put in" for The Trade Desk (TTD). On Honeywell (HON), he sees a pullback on the horizon as the stock hovers near a critical resistance level. Ri...

Palantir (PLTR) takes the focus of Monday's earnings slate, though there's a slew of companies reporting Tuesday investors should keep an eye on. Kevin Green discusses the news flow behind Datadog (DDOG), Celsius (CELH), and Constellation Energy (CEG) ahead of their reports. Rick Ducat offers an extensive look into the charts for all three stocks. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowerin...

Nick Elward examines the record interest in active ETFs and explains why investors are interested in these vehicles. “About a third of flows are now going into active ETFs,” he says, although the ratio of active to passive funds is still around 1:10. Volatility draws investors to ETFs, he argues, so the recent trade turmoil has been good for that market. He also discusses how upcoming SEC regulati...

"There's a sense of caution" heading into Hims & Hers (HIMS) earnings, says Caroline Woods. The telehealth company is up over 65% so far in 2025 but has fallen more than 40% off its February highs. Caroline notes the volatility seen in bearish and bullish positions on the stock. Joel Hawthorne turns to an example options trade in Hims & Hers. ======== Schwab Network ========...

Palantir (PLTR) is "the stock that seems to be able to do no wrong," says Adam Coons. Markets are pricing in a 13% move post-earnings but he expects that move to be even bigger. However, if that move is to the downside, Adam says it can be "very detrimental to the stock" due to its ballooning valuation. Tom White offers a pair of example options trades for Palantir. ======== Sc...

Onsemi (ON) sold off this morning despite posting an earnings beat and guidance raise. Diane King Hall says an uncertain auto industry outlook may play a role in the selling action. On Tyson Foods (TSN), she notes a slight revenue miss which came primarily from its beef and pork sales. Macquarie downgraded Block (XYZ) to neutral from outperform as the company continues to see fallout from its weak...