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Phil Blancato works on separating politics from economics. “In the short term, we’re far oversold,” he argues, expecting strong 1Q earnings. If the tariffs continue, he thinks there will be a slowdown into recession. However, he says not to forget that any drop in the price of oil brings substantial spending power back to consumers. He gives examples of stocks he’s looking at, including Philip Mor...

Matt Tuttle says these markets are tradable, "just don't try to be a hero." He says a retest of lows is possible as investors wait for more news on trade deals. He notes A.I.'s headwinds even after tariff volatility subsides, pointing out DeepSeek as the next hurdle to jump. Matt suggests investors watch gold and silver miners, and crypto-tied stocks as uncertainty persists. ====...

Ben Tsocanos covers the latest defense & aerospace earnings, including Northrop Grumman (NOC) and RTX (RTX), formerly Raytheon. He also previews Boeing (BA) earnings tomorrow morning. He looks at their reactions to tariffs and their revenue diversifications. He also looks at Boeing’s China exposure specifically. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every marke...

Axel Merk covers how Trump’s criticism of Jerome Powell is impacting markets and reacts to the market’s rebound today. “Lowering rates in response to a supply shock” is how we got Covid-era inflation, he argues, making the Fed nervous to repeat those actions today. He thinks Trump views 10% tariffs as a “baseline,” but even that can cause “significant distortions.” ======== Schwab Network ========...

Kevin Horner’s Technical Tuesday charts cover the SPX, Goldman Sachs (GS), and Nike (NKE). He’s watching the $5.1K-$5.4K range in the SPX after its recent plunge. On GS, he sees a “lot of resistance” around the 20-day moving average. He calls Nike’s chart “ugly,” pointing to a 4-year downtrend, but highlights short-term opportunity. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and tr...

Francesca Page gives the outlook for airline stocks. “It is a perfect storm,” along with “a lot of bad luck,” she says. She thinks domestic flights are getting cheaper and companies are adding more promotions that might be enticing customers. However, with the dollar weakening, international travel might be less appealing. On the consumer side, she says insuring one’s trip is “vital.” She also loo...

Bob Lang considers last quarter to be the "kitchen sink" for Boeing (BA), where the company laid out all of its bad news to set the tone for a brighter outlook. He's expecting better numbers in tomorrow's earnings than what Wall Street's bracing for. Dave Wagner believes tariffs and relationships with China will ground the stock from a significant rally. ======== Schwab Netwo...

Ted Thatcher thinks we can “get back to a steady scenario quickly” as soon as markets get clarity on trade. In the meantime, he’s looking at opportunities in gold and is watching Powell closely. He talks about the multitude of social pressures on the Fed to lower rates, and says the data is starting to turn that way as well. He also lists a few ETFs he likes right now. ======== Schwab Network ====...

Phil Kafarakis looks at headwinds that will impact restaurants, including Chipotle (CMG) ahead of its earnings. He notes that while they’ve moved their supply chain to be less affected by Mexican tariffs, they face stiff competition and promotions. He says McDonald’s (MCD) has benefitted from its Minecraft movie collaboration. “Everybody’s focused on loyalty programs,” he adds. ======== Schwab Net...

Hatem Dhiab attributes today's Tesla (TSLA) earnings report as a "day of reckoning" for the EV maker. He still believes Tesla is a car company at its core, expecting a 13% drop in year-over-year deliveries to paint a nasty profit picture. Hatem says Elon Musk needs to take steps away from D.C. and back into his CEO role. He says Tesla "is a growth company that has not grown&quot...

Tesla (TSLA) is "one of the best companies in the world," says LikeFolio's Andy Swan. He sees a "brand boost" happening through March and April Google searches that point to a perception rebound. Andy adds that Tesla has a massive advantage over competitors like Waymo through its road mapping technology and how it can be applied to its robotaxis. That said, he's bracing...

Today's 360 panel maintains bullishness on the defense and aerospace industries. Danielle Shay believes post-earnings selling action in companies like RTX Corp. (RTX) are an "overreaction." She notes a potential headwind in U.S. defense spending cuts. David Dietze doesn't see that happening, pointing to ongoing geopolitical tensions as signals for the sector's longevity. ====...

“The U.S. may win the trade war, but it’s losing the capital war,” George Noble says, pointing to investment money flowing out of the U.S. Looking at the chart of gold, he expects it to go higher from here despite its recent spate of all-time highs. He also covers bitcoin’s “unbelievable” run before the presidential election and the factors driving it now. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empoweri...

Chris Vermeulen says the market is “ready for a dead cat bounce.” While he thinks the market can rise for a month or two, he says that ultimately it will remain a bear market. He thinks the S&P 500 can drop another “37%” and shows chart technicals to back his argument. “Almost everything goes down” in a bear market, he says, advising investors to stay on the sidelines until the market settles...

Joe Tigay says "we're just one headline away" from markets rallying. However, as tariff volatility continues, Joe turns to defensive plays he believes investors can use. He talks about bank strength through JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK/B) value play, and McDonald's (MCD) ability to "do well in any economy." Rick Ducat runs through the technical tr...

Kevin Hincks has his sights set on a pair of upcoming earnings. Boeing (BA) reports Wednesday after news that it will sell part of its Digital Aviation Solutions business. Kevin composes an example options strategy using a bullish call diagonal. Then, he looks at Alphabet (GOOGL) as the Mag 7 member prepares for its report Thursday after hours. Kevin's complex trade combines selling a put vert...

Kevin Rich discusses volatility ETFs, what they are, what they do, and why investors might be interested in them. He talks about the importance of trading on a preplanned methodology during times of high uncertainty. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the i...

Tesla (TSLA) reports earnings after the closing bell. The Mag 7 giant has experienced plenty of volatility in recent months, resulting in a 50% sell-off in its stock. Caroline Woods says updates for its Model Y and robotaxi will be important by drawing a clearer picture for its product roadmap. Elon Musk himself is also in focus, as the CEO's ties to the White House are expected to come into q...

Tony Bancroft expects U.S. defense and aerospace stocks to gain despite tariff uncertainty. He expects RTX Corp. (RTX), Lockheed Martin (LMT), Boeing (BA) and GE Aerospace (GE) to lead the industry. Difficulties in these companies can arise depending on how many parts they get from international sources, according to Tony. Tom White offers example options trades for Boeing and RTX Corp. ======== S...

International markets are retesting highs but the U.S. still can't catch a bid to move higher. George Tsilis points to a lower U.S. dollar paired with stocks as signs investors are moving assets from the states to international companies. He believes it's paramount for the Trump administration to offer tariff relief or positive news on trade deals. That, or interest rate cuts from the Fed,...

Jeffrey Kleintop discusses the meaning of the IMF lowering the U.S. and China’s growth projections for 2025 because of tariffs. He notes that despite fears of recession, the forecast does not call for one, with positive growth still expected. However, he notes that the IMF has “under-forecast” impacts before. Jeff also covers opportunities in Japan and Europe as investors look abroad. ======== Sch...

Companies are taking tariffs and economic uncertainty into account through the latest round of earnings. Diane King Hall notes GE Aerospace (GE) beating earnings and reassuring its guidance despite the risks. 3M (MMM) was more cautious, warning of pressure on 2025 EPS. Pultegroup (PHM) iterated similar cost pressures in the homebuilder space. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every inves...

Reporting from the Cboe Global Markets, Kevin Hincks notes the amount of Fed speakers set to take the podium. He's also waiting to hear more on developments surrounding President Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Earnings continue to shine as a bright spot as Kevin points out rallies in GE Aerospace (GE) and Lockheed Martin (LMT). The real headlines that will rally stocks: positive news on ta...

Jenny Horne turns to the morning earnings starting with Verizon (VZ), which saw an increase in wireless revenue but reported higher postpaid phone subscriber losses. Verizon also voiced concerns on tariff uncertainty. In the defense space, Jenny points to a sell-off in Northrop Grumman (NOC) after its earnings and revenue miss. It's a stark comparison to Lockheed Martin's (LMT) post-earnin...

Elon Musk's EV giant reports earnings after the closing bell. Rick Ducat examines the company's technical levels to watch ahead of the quarterly release. He looks at the company's retreat from all-time highs and highlights the $208 level as a possible re-test if shares fall. Then, Tom White composes an example trade using a bullish call diagonal strategy. ======== Schwab Network ======...