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From companies generating goodwill among investors to earnings takeaways, Greg Portell broadens out his view on the current market environment and why some investors remain on the sidelines despite signs of growth. Greg says the key issue comes from brands needing to rebuild trust with consumers. He urges investors pay attention to the "story" corporations are trying to tell and watch fo...

Tiffany McGhee believes markets are currently in a good spot with earnings strength and policy changes offering reprieve from volatility. She likes the AI "picks and shovels" stocks she sees offering real returns from CapEx. Microsoft (MSFT) is one name Tiffany points to as Azure cloud growth shows no sign of slowing down. She also considers Caterpillar (CAT) and Schneider Electric stron...

Charles Schwab's Ben Watson offers technical analysis of Akamai (AKAM) as the stock struggles to move back to all-time highs it hit in May. However, he points to growing support forming at current levels and zooms out to the one-year chart to show where he sees bulls finding their footing. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the...

As investors continue to digest Wednesday's CPI print, Thursday's PPI will show whether the trend the former set will continue. Tom White offers his takeaways from the CPI print and ways PPI will confirm or push back the inflation cooling narrative. He turns to earnings movers in Cisco (CSCO) as the stock pulls back on a stronger-than-expected report. Cerebras (CBRS) sold off sharply after...

Tech's back in favor Wednesday with Super Micro (SMCI), CoreWeave (CRWV), and Nebius (NBIS) all signaling continuing strength in the AI trade. Sam Vadas takes investors through the key metrics behind the reports. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the i...

Sam Vadas takes investors through her top takeaways of the session by focusing on international movers, from record profits in the Norway Sovereign Wealth Fund to Tencent's post-earning sell-off. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS app - https://apps...

Aeluma (ALMU) CEO Jonathan Klamkin discusses the company's compound semiconductor technology and its role in supporting the AI data center buildout. He explains how Aeluma manufactures components such as lasers and photodetectors on silicon substrates, helping address supply chain challenges. Klamkin also highlights the technology's potential impact on U.S. manufacturing and national secur...

Root Inc. (ROOT) CEO Alex Timm discusses the company's profitable quarter, strong growth and expanding national footprint. He explains how Root's AI-driven underwriting and claims data help deliver more accurate pricing and create a competitive advantage. Timm also highlights the company's embedded insurance strategy, industry partnerships and the evolving role of AI in how consumers s...

Charles Schwab's Adam Lynch returns to this week's Crypto Corner to address what the July CPI report means for cryptocurrencies. He dials back on his previous comment that the "Clarity Act is pretty much dead" as rumblings in Congress start to signal otherwise. Adam then turns to his latest technical analysis on Bitcoin and Ethereum. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering ev...

Ali Meli examines the latest CPI report and explains why markets remain skeptical of the Fed's inflation-fighting efforts. He discusses rising yields, the Fed's balance sheet strategy and the outlook for inflation. Meli also breaks down Nvidia's (NVDA) residual value guarantee program and how it could make AI infrastructure more accessible to customers. ======== Schwab Network ========...

Charles Schwab's Kevin Horner examines the S&P 500's sideways action and explains why it remains a bullish signal near all-time highs. He highlights key moving averages investors should watch and discusses the technical trends in AXT Inc. (AXTI). Horner also breaks down Tesla's (TSLA) bearish setup, pointing to weak momentum, low-volume gains and a potential bear flag pattern. ====...

State Street's Matt Bartolini discusses the new Trump account program and its potential impact on ETF adoption. He explains why the SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPYM) was selected as the default investment and how the program could help drive long-term growth across the ETF industry. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Ma...

David Doyle and Brian Jacobsen discuss the latest CPI report and what it means for the Fed. They break down the report's mixed signals and the uncertain path for interest rates. The two also examine slowing labor market trends, energy prices, rent stabilization, and how consumer inflation fatigue could influence the inflation outlook. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor...

Paul Meeks of Freedom Capital Markets says he has the lowest price target on the Street for Cerebras (CBRS) at $209, well below the stock's current price into Wednesday's earnings. He remains skeptical on the stock's growth story as he sees difficulty ahead to maintain profits. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Mar...

Ron Westfall of HyperFRAME Research discusses Cisco (CSCO) as a key beneficiary of AI infrastructure spending. He highlights growing demand for Cisco’s AI data centers from hyperscalers and enterprise customers. Westfall also explains how Cisco’s networking and security businesses, strengthened by its Splunk acquisition, could benefit from an AI-driven enterprise upgrade cycle. ======== Schwab Net...

LikeFolio's Andy Swan analyzes Yeti Holdings (YETI) through the lens of consumer sentiment data, highlighting continued strong demand for the brand's products. He discusses how tariffs, rising competition and inflationary pressures could weigh on margins, while cautioning that the stock's recent rally may have already priced in much of the positive outlook. ======== Schwab Network ====...

"It's an inflection quarter" for CoreWeave (CRWV), says Mark Gibbens, who highlights the neocloud company's revenue growth and backlog as bullish indicators. Mark adds that a partnership with Nvidia (NVDA) adds to future prospects. Todd Stankiewicz says the earnings show AI demand isn't going anywhere but CoreWeave faces a key challenge in delivering that demand through debt...

TheoTrade's Don Kaufman remains bearish on Caterpillar (CAT) even after the stock slipped from its recent all-time highs, as well as Intel (INTC) as it experiences similar price action. However, he offers a bullish take on Starbucks (SBUX). Don offers example options trades for all of his picks while Rick Ducat offers technical analysis of the stock charts. ======== Schwab Network ======== Emp...

National Vision Holdings (EYE) CEO, Alex Wilkes, discusses the company's strong second-quarter results, which topped revenue and earnings expectations and prompted the company to raise its full-year guidance. He highlights exceptional profitability growth despite near-term pressure from an e-commerce transformation and explains why smart eyewear could become a meaningful growth driver for the...

Eddie Ghabour is surprised the 10-year yield has not moved much and believes the Fed still has a long road ahead even though CPI shows inflation moving in the right direction. He expects Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to signal tightening at Jackson Hole at the end of August. In equities, Eddie points to a steady rise in the S&P 500 Equal Weight as a clear sign the market environment remains healthy. H...

CAVA (CAVA) shares rallied over 10% Wednesday morning after posting an earnings beat that wowed Wall Street. Investopedia's Caleb Silver explains why the report is so significant and the trends it suggests are ahead for the restaurant industry. He turns to what he calls a much different story for Brinker (EAT) even though its Chili's restaurant chain continues to outperform. Tom White offe...

Alex Coffey discusses CoreWeave's (CRWV) latest earnings which showed revenue doubling year-over-year and a backlog that grew to over $100 billion. However, as Alex explains, not all analysts are turning bullish on the report. Prosper Trading Academy's Scott Bauer offers an example options trade for CoreWeave. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every mar...

Charles Schwab's Nathan Peterson sees the U.S.-Iran war as the next key road bump after CPI cleared the bar and lowered inflation woes. He expects crude oil to hover between $75 and $90 so long as tensions between the countries don't escalate further. When it comes to the tech trade, Nate has his eye on the PHLX Semiconductor Index (SOX) as AI chips rebound from last month's lows. ====...

Earnings and productivity improvements will continue to add muscle to the stock market, says Nancy Tengler. She explains how AI is creating an "economy in transition" that's causing some employment displacement but will ultimately lead to a stronger job market. Nancy expects deceleration of earnings growth following two stronger-than-expected quarters, though "we're not slow...

CAVA (CAVA) CFO Tricia Tolivar discusses the company's latest quarter, highlighting 9% same-restaurant sales growth and increased customer traffic. She explains CAVA's value-focused pricing strategy, expansion into new markets including Ohio, Indiana, Las Vegas and Northern California, and the company's goal of reaching 1,000 restaurants by 2032, while also addressing talent developmen...