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JPMorgan's analyst initiated coverage of Wynn Resorts (WYNN) with an overweight rating and $109 price target. With that firm's call in mind, Rachel Dashiell breaks down the technical patterns taking place on the gaming stock. She indicates a possible cup and handle formation is taking place, looking at price coiling forming a triangle between $85-$89. On a longer-term chart, she highlights...

Following this weekend's news that the U.S. bombed several Iranian nuclear sites, investors are grappling with new questions and volatility ahead of Monday's open. Kevin Green joins Diane King Hall to discuss the macroeconomic ripple effects from U.S. intervention and possible retaliation from Iran, including a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. KG says any jump in crude oil prices would be...

The Robotaxi has arrived as Tesla (TSLA) launches the self-driving vehicles in Austin this weekend. AMD Inc. (AMD) starts the week with an upgrade. And, Raymond James upgrades DoorDash (DASH) to a strong buy rating. Tom White has the latest. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com...

RJ Hottovy walks through the casual dining trends of the year. He says that demand has normalized and visitation trends have stabilized as consumers play “wait and see” with tariffs. The value proposition is what’s keeping casual strong. Chili’s, owned by Brinker (EAT), is seeing strength. He also looks at Darden Restaurants (DRI), which just reported earnings, and Restaurant Brands (QSR). He warn...

Lori Keith gives insight into the future of energy demand and investments into modernizing the U.S. electric grid. She says Hubbell (HUBB) is providing the “picks and shovels” for these “mission critical” operations. She also highlights Monolithic Power (MPWR) for efficiency and AI use, as well as Brookfield Renewable (BEPC). “Renewables is a central component” of this modernization, she adds. She...

Netflix (NFLX) gets a price target hike to $1,500 at Wells Fargo. Rick Ducat and Kevin Green break down the technical perspective for the streaming giant, and what is behind the bullish target. Then, the duo dissect similar analyst moves for Mondelez (MDLZ) and Caterpillar (CAT) as both receive new bullish notes from the Street. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader...

Netflix (NFLX) shares have skyrocketed higher so far in 2025. The leader in streaming media services continues to push the envelope in A.I. technology, ad-tiers and experimentation with various content offerings. George Tsilis dissects Netflix from a fundamental and financial perspective before pointing to the bullish trends on its chart. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor...

“The structural underpinnings of the market are actually quite weak,” warns David Lundgren, “We call it the perfect storm.” He explains why, looking at trends and market breadth. “There is a massive disconnect” in the S&P 500, he argues, comparing it to a shell game and saying we’ve been in a bear market “since 2021.” ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every...

Bill Kirk breaks down Kroger (KR) earnings. The stock rallied after the report, and Bill calls it the “best identical store sales quarter in two years.” He thinks Kroger can gain from consumers switching away from eating out to buying groceries and calls them “insulated from tariffs.” He gives reasons for why alcohol and snacks are underperforming right now. He also talks about potential headwinds...

Karl Farmer says investors have to "be comfortable with short-term volatility" as the markets approach the 3Q. He's looking to any modifications coming to the Trump Administration's 90-day tariff pause for further clarity to escape the elevated volatility from 2Q. In terms of stock picks, Karl likes PepsiCo (PEP), Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) and UnitedHealth (UNH). ======== Sc...

Darden Restaurants (DRI) beat on its top and bottom-line earnings metrics, and touched a new 52-week high. Its strong same-store sales and in-line guidance stood out in its latest earnings report. Dan Ahrens and Eric Clark join Sam Vadas with a full breakdown of its earnings and the broader restaurant industry. Both point to Olive Garden's success leading to stronger growth, but caution invest...

George Schultze reviews the Fed’s decision not to lower rates this week. As the Fed looks to keep rates higher for longer, he focuses on the potential fiscal impact of the “Big Beautiful Bill” winding its way through the Senate. He notes that overleveraged companies will be at risk of bankruptcy in the aftermath of it passing. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader,...

“We could see a sustained period of outperformance for small caps,” argues Mike Rode. Small caps have underperformed for over a decade now. “Investors have not diversified towards the asset class,” he notes, preferring concentration in the Mag 7. However, catalysts including deregulation, M&A, IPOs and other factors hint at a potential turnaround. He thinks regional banks are particularly over...

George Tsilis stops by Next Gen Investing with a look at Gorilla Technology (GRRR). The cybersecurity and smart infrastructure company reported a 109% increase in sales, driven by demand for its facial recognition and smart city technologies. George discusses the company's potential for further growth, with estimates suggesting $100M in revenue this year and $130M next year, and a P/E ratio of...

Jim Worden believes the market is due for a correction, but that it won't stop the S&P 500 (SPX) from reaching 7000. He thinks the Fed will cut rates 2-4 times this year to combat a softening labor market, which could positively impact small businesses struggling with higher interest rates. Later, Jim sees opportunities in A.I. and energy names, including Microsoft (MSFT) and Nvidia (NVDA)...

Adam Pretorius says more supply has suddenly come onto the housing market after years of squeezed inventories. However, the demand is staying flat as prices have gone up 5%-10%. “We’ve suddenly flipped into a buyer’s market,” which hasn’t happened since the pandemic, he thinks. He also discusses online real estate platforms, including Zillow (ZG) and Homes.com. ======== Schwab Network ======== Emp...

Andy Swan from Likefolio covers Affirm (AFRM) as it loses its Walmart (WMT) partnership. Andy says Affirm is “winning by a landslide” compared to other Buy Now, Pay Later companies. He sees strong consumer preference towards AFRM, citing web visits data, and says it continues to take market share. However, Affirm’s strength will depend on the health of the consumer. ======== Schwab Network =======...

Ken Johnston is excited about the "flash and hype" for Tesla's (TSLA) weekend rollout of its Robotaxi capabilities. He believes Tesla is focused on the long game, and says Elon Musk's company holds the upper hand with its established software-defined vehicles. Yvette Zhang says the autonomous driving market is estimated to grow at 11% year-over-year, but adds that Robotaxi is mor...

Tim Quast spotlights triple witching and the S&P 500 rebalance. He explains why both are important, and how they affect the market and investors – especially in a market driven by model trading. He opines on how investors should allocate during these expirations based on the data he sees. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the...

Joe Tigay has a trio of stocks on his radar: Amazon (AMZN), Coinbase (COIN) and Nvidia (NVDA). He joins Sam Vadas to make the long-term case for each of these stocks, provide some short-term cautionary notes and explain why they are their respective industry's leaders. Rick Ducat examines the technical chart formations developing in each of these stocks. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowe...

Home Depot (HD) is in a bidding war with QXO Inc. (QXO) for GMS Inc. (GMS). George Tsilis discusses why GMS has caught the eye of two potential suitors, and how it would operate under Home Depot's umbrella. Later, Dan Deming illustrates an example options trade using a put vertical strategy with a neutral to bullish tilt. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, e...

Karl Brauer discusses the used car retailer battle between Carvana (CVNA) and CarMax (KMX). Overall, he says used cars sales have gone up, in both prices and demand, over the last several months. For CVNA, he sees the company's rebound and "roller coaster" ride as it navigates debt. He points to CVNA's growth potential and believes it could capture more market share in the near-t...

Kevin Green dissects today's options expiry event, pointing to the reasons why it may impact trading ranges from morning to afternoon expirations. KG's looking at $6050 as pin-risk area for Friday's trading session, as S&P 500 (SPX) opens near the $6000 level. Later, he looks at the technical setup for PHLX Semiconductor Index (SOX) which could be poised for an outbreak based off o...

Mike Sanders dives into fixed income markets after the FOMC left rates unchanged this week. “Not all parts of the [yield] curve are equal,” he says – he prefers medium duration to long duration right now. “You have to be very nimble and active.” He expects two rate cuts, in September and December, but notes that vision is in flux depending on economic data. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empower...

Kevin Hincks joins Morning Trade Live as investors monitor developments in the Iran-Israel conflict. He points to early morning commentary from Fed Governor Waller that indicate the potential for rate cuts as soon as July. Kevin talks about today's "Quadruple Witching" event and how that affects investors into the weekend. Meanwhile, he provides commentary ahead of Tesla's (TSLA)...