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Alex Coffey breaks down the market's reaction to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's commentary. He points to the lack of movement in the bond market that suggests a possible overreaction to the Fed's inflation concerns. On the earnings front, Alex examines TSMC (TSM) after a strong report and discusses the company's key role in the global semiconductor supply chain. ======== Schwab Network...

Keybanc kicks off the day with a downgrade for Microsoft (MSFT). UnitedHealth (UNH) plummets after an earnings miss and lower-than-anticipated guidance. TSMC (TSM) shares rise after topping earnings expectations. Tom White examines Thursday's early movers to keep on your radar. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minu...

Today's trading session closed with down arrows across the board but stocks managed to lift off the lows. Markets hit those lows soon after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said "significantly larger" tariffs can lead to stickier inflation. Nvidia (NVDA) and AMD Inc. (AMD) closed as two of the biggest laggards in the SPX as the A.I. companies disclosed having to pay extensive licensing fees t...

Dan Novaes discusses why Bitcoin (/BTC) is a safe haven during market volatility. He talks about how investors are looking for alternative assets, and they are starting to see Bitcoin as a hedge. He cites international momentum, including China and Russia settling energy trades in Bitcoin, and potential buying interest from the Trump administration. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering ever...

Hertz (HTZ) went into bankruptcy in 2020 before emerging out of it later on. During Wednesday's trading, the rental car company rallied more than 50% following news that activist investor Bill Ackman, with Pershing Square, bought a big stake. Ackman's company owns approximately 4% of Hertz. George Tsilis talks about what drove Ackman to the stock, along with the debt and competition growth...

Fed Chair Jerome Powell's commentary today led to deeper selling in equities, something Charles Schwab's Jeffrey Kleintop considers "interesting" with the lack of movement in treasuries. He urges investors to watch international markets in the trading sessions ahead, noting movement in the Euro and Japanese Yen. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trade...

Gold futures hit yet another all-time high today. Dan Deming says the move is due to “risk aversion,” also citing bond market moves after Jerome Powell’s comments earlier today. He also looks at the U.S. dollar as it continues to trade below the 100 level, and the currencies benefitting from that weakness. Meanwhile, Dan addresses Bitcoin's steady position despite the market downturn, but he s...

Nvidia (NVDA) will have to pay $5.5 billion for licenses to export its H20 chips, while AMD Inc. (AMD) will pay $800 million. Olivier Blanchard says these companies can absorb these costs without issue if it weren't for the "snowball" of other developments these companies are managing. Olivier believes the tariff picture can be even more complicated if China is more "patient&quo...

Kristy Akullian of Blackrock says there are “tactical opportunities around the edges” of the market, but advises most investors to stick to their long-term plans. She likes minimal volatility strategies right now, naming some particular opportunities she sees. She also points to software, which will be less affected by tariffs than hardware, and Latin American markets. ======== Schwab Network ====...

Jerry Sneed believes the Trump administration's tariff negotiations are bullish long-term for the U.S. Once there's more tariff clarity after negotiations, Jerry sees a market rally that will launch like a "coiled spring." That bullish position comes despite the potential of negotiations continuing into the summer. Jerry still sees potential in the Mag 7, pointing to Amazon (AMZN...

James Walker is the CEO of Nano Nuclear Energy (NNE), which launched as an IPO last May. James discusses how his company evolved over the years and how nuclear energy can adapt with business demand. "It's a new industry for everybody," says James, as he believes more people will rely on nuclear power as it becomes more adaptable as a renewable energy source. ======== Schwab Network =...

Tony Drake looks at the overall market. Working mainly with retirees, he says “proactive portfolio management” is important, looking for high dividends and tax-efficient strategies. They need to “balance stability and growth,” he continues. He also likes domestic-focused sectors, and potentially long-term, the tech sector. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, ever...

David Harden sees buying opportunities in the tech sector, saying to examine where the sources of revenue come from. In other names, he’s more interested in taking gains. “Managing risk needs to become a staple” in how people view money, he emphasizes: investors have to set themselves up before the plunge, not try to react to it in real time. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every inves...

"Good news doesn't matter" while "bad news is terrible news" for A.I. investors, according to Doug Clinton. Export restrictions on Nvidia (NVDA) and AMD Inc. (AMD) pinned pressure on the A.I. trade today, but Doug points to TSMC's (TSM) "monopoly" at a forward P/E of 16x as a viable investment ahead. Cory Johnson notes Nvidia's Blackwell production beginni...

Likefolio’s Landon Swan looks at Airbnb (ABNB), emphasizing that it is a growth company, unlike more well-established hotel companies, and so the dip in the stock might not be a great opportunity to buy if it can’t continue to show that growth. He notes that while ABNB is doing better than Expedia (EXPE) or Booking (BKNG) for monthly visits, but is underperforming hotels. Monthly Active Users have...

C3 AI (AI) has fallen more than 55% off last year's high. While George Tsilis notes C3 AI has room to turn its stock price direction back around, he believes investors are looking for the "best of breed" industry plays to lead in market volatility. George turns to Palantir (PLTR) as a company similar to C3 AI that obtained success and shows how it can initiate that turnaround. ======...

Justin Goldstein highlights companies navigating the economic uncertainty with well-placed communication, including Ford (F) and Walmart (WMT). He says these companies are staying “true to their vision.” From the PR perspective, he discusses how companies should message during these uncertain times. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe...

As Nvidia (NVDA) shares reel from news of its $5.5B charge related to selling A.I. chips abroad, Kevin Hincks examines the semiconductor giant and composes an example options strategy. Then, he looks at Google's parent company, Alphabet (GOOGL), and takes its earnings event into account for an example call diagonal trade. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, e...

Sandra Cho and Dann Ryan give their takeaways on insurance earnings. Sandra notes a profit decline, citing weather events like wildfires, but thinks Progressive (PGR) and Travelers (TRV) are well-positioned. Dann notes that Travelers has increased its dividend for “20 years in a row,” and had a strong earnings beat this quarter, while Progressive’s was mixed. “It’s an industry that competes entire...

"Markets are getting more efficient, not less efficient," says David Trainer. He believes investors are starting to recognize "real value" in the stock market and turning to names he believes will withstand tariff volatility. "People got to eat," says David, pointing to Kroger (KR) as a company all consumers will rely on. He sees Allstate (ALL) reaching $250 by the en...

TheoTrade's Don Kaufman returns to the Big 3 and offers two bearish example options trades in the iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) and Walmart (WMT). However, he offers a bullish trade in Temu's parent company, PDD Holdings (PDD). Don expects the stock to rally on any positive news surrounding China tariffs. Rick Ducat analyzes the technical trends he sees in the chart. ======== Schwab Network =...

Dale Smothers says recent volatility has created buying opportunities, and urges investors not to let fears of a potential recession “put you on the wrong side of this generational wealth transfer.” He doesn’t see a recession on the table unless no deal with China is made in the next “90 to 180 days.” His picks include NVDA, RCL, MGM, AAPL, and others. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering e...

John Kosar discusses the “Asbury 6” as it turns bearish. The Asbury 6 is a measurement of various market metrics, including S&P 500 rate of change, volatility, trading volume, and market breadth. 5 out of the 6 are negative right now, with the S&P 500 rate of change the only one in the green. Most of the metrics have changed over during April. He discusses how the Asbury 6 can show the “qu...

TSMC (TSM) reports earnings before Thursday's opening bell. The chipmaker faces pressure on tariffs and export restrictions, paired with ASML Holding's (ASML) earnings miss that showed pessimism in A.I. outlook. Caroline Woods offers a wide perspective around TSMC heading into the report. Prosper Trading Academy's Scott Bauer believes TSMC can hit $200 easily if it weren't for the...

Breaking news hits Morning Trade Live as AMD Inc. (AMD) reports it will lose $800 million over U.S. export restrictions. Diane King Hall makes the comparison to Nvidia (NVDA) facing similar issues, and the concern that DeepSeek's disruption still lingers over the A.I. trade. United Airlines (UAL) lifted off with better-than-expected earnings and what Diane calls its "best of times, worst...