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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...

John Pantekidis says the market could be getting ahead of itself because “we’re not out of the woods” on major issues, including the Russia/Ukraine war. He finds it “concerning” that the market can move so much on a single social media post, and says investors shouldn’t make any “kneejerk” reactions. He likes gold, the defense sector, and diversifying slowly out of the U.S. ======== Schwab Network...

“Tomorrow will be very important,” Dan Deming says, if the market can stay green, the low point this week could be the bottom for “a while.” He warns investors not to read “too much into it,” though, waiting for several days of consolidation to see a new pattern. He also looks at commodity prices, including crude oil and bitcoin. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trade...

A massive rally in the SPX brought by President Trump's tariff pause on all countries except China created a bullish candle that engulfed bearish action in the previous three sessions. Kevin Green measures the possibility of this being a lift off the bottom. However, a "death cross" in the 50-day SMA appears inevitable, and Kevin adds that he's not confident this action will hold...

Philip Straehl reacts to the back-and-forth tariff hikes between the U.S. and China and the market’s rally after Trump paused tariffs on the rest of the world. He discusses opportunities he sees in the market, noting that it’s “hard to time the markets” during uncertainty and adding that “rebalancing is a nice starting point.” ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader,...

George Tsilis reacts to President Trump’s tariff pause announcement, pointing to the $5,400 level on the SPX as a potential rallying point. He warns against fear, saying that people tend to panic at the bottom. Then he turns his attention to Intel (INTC), which he says is in the “crosshairs” of tariffs. He talks about it working with Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) as the U.S. aims to reshore high-valu...

Likefolio’s Landon Swan covers sentiment data for Constellation Brands (STZ) ahead of earnings, saying their brand sales look “weaker” in beer. He doesn’t see a lot of positive catalysts for shares. However, “long-term, I love the company,” he says. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnet...

Ben Axler sees “tremendous valuation downside” risk for Monster Beverage (MNST), citing its dependence on Coca-Cola (KO) for its distribution, shrinking market share, and "out of step" product offerings. He addresses Monster’s response to his short report, calling it “boilerplate,” and says his research is based on publicly available information and interviews with former employees. “At...

Philip Palumbo says it “really concerned” him when both equities and bonds fell over the past few days and says traders should watch that dynamic closely. He says recession probability has increased based on “soft data,” but says we have to see if hard data follows suit. Two of his picks are Berkshire Hathaway (BRK/B) and UnitedHealth (UNH). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every invest...

“I think we got a little overcooked,” says Todd Sohn, but adds that follow-through over the next several days is most important. He thinks there could be opportunities in semiconductor ETFs as investors head towards defensive sectors like utilities. He notes that there are still inflows into long-term ETFs, reflecting a potential “buy the dip” mentality. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering...