Schwab Network

Landon Swan with @LikeFolio believes Walmart (WMT) is well-positioned to withstand the tariff storm. He points to web visits beating competitors other that Target (TGT), paired with its delivery and ecommerce moat. Landon expects that moat to widen with amount of stores the retail giant has across the U.S. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Sub...

“I was a little surprised it wasn’t worse,” says Robby Silk of Delta Airlines (DAL) earnings. He thinks the airlines are in for “a bit of a hard spell,” but the premium carriers have “opportunity” simply because of their stronger balance sheets. He thinks DAL falls into this category, as opposed to Southwest (LUV), or JetBlue (JBLU). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and t...

Volatility remains king in the stock market, and Kenny Polcari turns to his Big 3 he believes can still muscle gains. He explains favorable technicals and dividends behind L3Harris (LHX), Mastercard's (MA) strong earnings performance, and Amazon's (AMZN) "sale" from all-time highs. Rick Ducat dives into the technical trends he sees in the charts. ======== Schwab Network ========...

Tim Davis and Mark Vitner react to the March CPI print, which came in cooler than expected. Mark notes that because Easter comes so late in April, demand was delayed in March, and expects it to pick up more in the summer. Tim says his fear was “the data was already stale,” as forward-looking projections get harder. However, with energy and housing prices declining, it’s a “green light” for the Fed...

Carley Garner puts oil in focus as prices fall below $60. She sees $65 as resistance – “a pretty good ceiling” – and thinks “we’ll work down into the $50 range before all is said and done.” She notes that crude has seen several failed rallies over the last few years. She advises limiting risk in any oil trades, saying there’s significant downside risk. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering e...

Boeing (BA) reports earnings later this month and Amazon (AMZN) will be among several notable tech names to release in May. Kevin Hincks takes these earnings events into account as he constructs example options trades in both names. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading,...

Todd Rosenbluth points to a spike in interest in gold and real estate ETFs, as well as ETFs betting against the market in the last few days. He says investors are looking for “stability” and defense, and are researching new sectors as well. The inflow for actively-managed ETFs crossed $1T for 2025 recently, he adds, saying the category “continues to punch above its weight.” ======== Schwab Network...

@OptionsPlay's Tony Zhang sees Tesla (TSLA) slipping below its $220 where is established support in recent weeks. Rich valuation, disappointing deliveries and a challenging EV market are three of the biggest concerns Tony has with the Mag 7 company. He later offers a look into an example options trade for Tesla. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every marke...

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) will lead big bank earnings alongside Wells Fargo (WFC) and Morgan Stanley (MS). Caroline Woods notes CEO Jamie Dimon has given commentary recently suggesting downside in economic activity. She weighs how tariff uncertainty and recession risk play into outlook for banks despite Wednesday's historic tariff pause rally. Joe Tigay offers an example options trade for JPMorgan...

With tariffs impacting vehicle prices, Karl Brauer looks at the pricing fluctuation potential for new and used cars. Looking at Carmax (KMX) and Carvana (CVNA) as two of the largest used vehicle retailers, Karl sees a lot of reach for KMX and says the tricky part will be incremental growth. He says so much of the forward picture for KMX and auto retailers is reliant on tariffs, consumer sentiment...

Kevin Green is closely watching the S&P 500 (SPX) 50 and 200-day SMA inching towards a "death cross" pattern, which he says could lead to a counter-trend rally. Looking at the 10-year/3-month treasury spread, he says it has been a leading indicator for the SPX amid the ongoing tariff headline volatility. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every mar...

While overall markets open lower, Diane King Hall looks at an earnings mover in Constellation Brands (STZ). The alcohol and spirits manufacturer announced plans to sell several of its wine brands, and it reported soft guidance amid an uncertain tariff-outlook for its global distribution. To the seas, Morgan Stanley's analyst revealed a bullish tone on the cruises. And to the streets, Diane dis...

Kevin Hincks says this market is "piling up good, hard data point" following a better-than-expected CPI and Jobless Claims report. He looks at the drop in gasoline and energy related prices that have weighed on inflation costs. Kevin then addresses upcoming Fed speakers and why the expectation for rate cuts will likely rise. In terms of the tariff headlines, he says to "buckle up&qu...

Jason Greer reassures investors that the labor market is still strong. Because of this, he doesn’t think we’re hitting recession. He says his business clients are hitting pause for a few months as they try to “read the tea leaves” and wait for a trade resolution. He is advising his clients not to panic and to focus on their existing workforces. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every inv...

It's tale of two tech stories from Jenny Horne to kick off Morning Trade Live. TSMC (TSM) reported a 46.5% March revenue increase from last year's levels as the company looks for clarity on Pres. Trump's tariff policies. Then, Jenny looks at one of the Mag 7 stocks - Microsoft (MSFT) - after it gets a price target adjustment from Wedbush's Dan Ives to $475 from $550. ======== Schwa...

TSMC (TSM) reported Y/Y 1Q growth despite increasing uncertainty over U.S. trade and tariff policy. Rick Ducat and Tom White take a look at the technical trends and options open interest in the semiconductor stock. Tom puts together an example bullish call diagonal. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter -...

Paul Golding looks at the market uncertainty's broader impact on the consumer, plus how it affects the discretionary and payment stocks closely associated with spending power. He points to Planet Fitness (PLNT) as a possible "trade down" stock to watch. For payments, Paul says the group could "be more resilient" than other pockets of the market. ======== Schwab Network ====...

Jonathan Corpina joins Diane King Hall at the NYSE site to discuss this week's historic volatility. Following the downturn in the face of tariff uncertainty, he says this is a buying opportunity and believes the reversal on reciprocal tariffs was a good thing for the U.S. economy. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market M...

Rachel Dashiell joins Morning Movers with a technical glimpse at Walmart (WMT) as the retail giant faces several analyst notes to start the day. Citi keeps a buy rating and $120 price target on WMT, while Gordon Haskett downgraded the stock to a Reduce rating. Walmart said its e-commerce business is on track to be profitable this year. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and...

Kevin Green examines today's slide after Wednesday's historic intraday rally. As investors react to the news of Pres. Trump pausing reciprocal tariffs for a 90-day timeline, KG is looking at the treasury market as a possible indicator cueing the administration's move. In terms of levels on the S&P 500 (SPX), he's looking at $5680 to the upside and $5200 to the downside. =======...

Equities have faded since yesterday's 90-day pause on some of Pres. Trump's reciprocal tariffs. The S&P 500 saw its biggest single-day gain since 2008 on the news. Meanwhile, Tesla (TSLA) gets a price target cut at UBS. And, General Motors (GM) catches a downgrade to start the day. Tom White runs through today's top stories. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investo...

Volatility was crushed and markets saw a historic rally following President Trump's announcement of a 90-day tariff pause on all countries except China. The NDX surged 12% While the SPX rallied 9.5%. As for individual stocks, Apple (AAPL) saw gains early in the day following its upgrade from Jefferies, as did Delta Airlines (DAL) despite withholding its 2025 outlook. Caroline Woods takes inves...

Piper Sandler upgraded Bath & Body Works (BBWI) to overweight from neutral. The stock rallied alongside the rest of the market after Trump's near-universal tariff pause, but George explains what else makes the stock "overlooked." ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwo...

Gold is trading close to its highs, but Alan Hibbard tells investors not to worry if you missed the rally. He believes the real move is still to come. Hibbard expects gold to continue its outperformance to stocks, even if they hit new all-time highs, arguing it's all about relative value. He expects more pain for stocks due to inflation, tariffs, and a potential recession, making gold a safe-h...

Charles Schwab's Nathan Peterson compares today's trading action to a "beach ball" being held underwater that shot upward. He notes several technical signals pointing to a relief rally but urges investors to be aware of tariff uncertainties ahead. Nathan talks about why defensive positioning is still important as economic data on the calendar can shake up this rally. ======== Sch...