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"We expect the Fed to remain on hold for several meetings," says Collin Martin. He points to inflation risks over the energy trade and rising possibility of stagflation as key headwinds that keep the FOMC locked on interest rates. Collin adds that the longer crude oil prices remain elevated, the greater the risks to the U.S. economy. If you're worried about inflation, Collin offers p...

Nike (NKE) shares continue to step down to 11-year lows as earnings and guidance show a rocky path ahead for the legacy athletic shoe company. Marley Kayden talks about a downgrade from HSBC adding to the downward pressure for Nike. Prosper Trading Academy's Mike Shorr offers an example options trade for the stock. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every ma...

Breaking news from a report that Iran can come back to the negotiating table offered a market lift, reversing an initial down open for stocks. Kevin Green talks about what the headlines mean for equities and crude oil prices as a U.S. blockade around the Strait of Hormuz begins. That said, KG warns investors to brace for further pain if peace talks remain fragile, from commodities to global market...

Bob Lang breaks down rising Middle East risk, a surprisingly stable oil market, and widening sector divergences. He highlights continued strength in semiconductors like Nvidia (NVDA) ahead of TSMC (TSM) earnings, persistent weakness in software, and a growing disconnect between economic growth and profit expectations as earnings season ramps up. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every in...

Diane King Hall looks at the biggest analyst updates causing stocks to move at the start of Monday's trading session. Best Buy's (BBY) double downgrade from Goldman Sachs gave a black eye to the retail space as the firm sees risks in the company's sales. Diane later turns to positive notes with Jefferies upgrading Starbucks (SBUX) and Barclays upgrading Constellation Brands (STZ). ====...

The Mag 7 still has plenty of buying opportunity, says Kenny Polcari, even as global market grapple with uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. He eyes Microsoft (MSFT) in particular as a company he sees as vastly undervalued after a 33% sell-off. Kenny later explains the red and green flags he sees in the financial sector as big banks kick off earnings season. Also on Kenny's radar: Ir...

Kevin Hincks explains everything surrounding the futures moves and why markets are seeing a rebound off lows heading into Monday's trading session. Also on his radar: the start of earnings season. He highlights big banks like JPMorgan Chase (JPM) and Goldman Sachs (GS) as litmus tests for earnings ahead. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. O...

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) reports earnings Tuesday morning as earnings season starts while markets find their footing amid geopolitical uncertainty. Rick Ducat highlights key levels to watch on the chart for the big bank stock, while Tom White turns to an example options trade for JPMorgan Chase. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve ri...

With the Middle East truce starting to show cracks after U.S. negotiations with Iran ended without a deal, stock futures are falling and oil prices are spiking on Monday morning. Kevin Green discusses what this may mean for the global economy is the U.S. planned blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, gold's weakness, and the kickoff of earnings season with Goldman Sachs (GS) reporting. ======== Sch...

Jay Hatfield calls the developments of failed peace talks between the U.S. and Iran "mildly bullish." Additionally, his expectations for earnings remain high despite uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Jay offers a full perspective around his bull case with a focus on an inflation plunge once the strait reopens. He holds an 8,000 year-end price target for the S&P 500 (SPX)....

CoreWeave (CRWV) is moving higher in the premarket after Macquarie upgraded the stock to outperform and raised its price target to $125 from $90. Rachel Dashiell says that on the short-term chart, the ADX indicator shows that a big move could be coming in either direction, while the long-term shows more of a trend towards an upside breakout. CoreWeave (CRWV) is moving higher in the premarket after...

CoreWeave (CRWV) is moving higher in the premarket after Macquarie upgraded the stock to outperform and raised its price target to $125 from $90. Rachel Dashiell says that on the short-term chart, the ADX indicator shows that a big move could be coming in either direction, while the long-term shows more of a trend towards an upside breakout. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every invest...

Marvell is emerging as a critical player in the A.I. infrastructure buildout, with roughly 75% of its business now tied to data centers, cloud, and custom silicon. In this Tech Corner, George Tsilis breaks down how Marvell is capitalizing on surging A.I. demand through partnerships with Nvidia and major hyperscalers, and what its latest earnings reveal about growth across networking, interconnects...

Pressure continues to build in software as ServiceNow (NOW) leads a broader pullback tied to fading confidence in A.I. positioning. Attention is shifting from inflation pressures abroad and geopolitical risk to the start of earnings season, with key reports ahead from TSM (TSM), ASML (ASML), Netflix (NFLX), JPMorgan (JPM), and PepsiCo (PEP). Together, the results should offer fresh insight into su...

Kevin Roberts of CarGurus (CARG) explains how rising vehicle prices are widening an affordability gap in the U.S. auto market. He discusses shifting demand dynamics between new and used cars, renewed interest in electric vehicles as gas prices climb, and why more affordable EV options are becoming critical. Roberts also weighs in on the pressure for Tesla (TSLA) to introduce lower‑priced models to...

Edward Best examines SpaceX’s potential IPO and why it could redefine how mega‑cap tech offerings come to market. He breaks down the challenges of valuing a company of this scale, Elon Musk’s push toward retail‑driven participation, and the implications of unconventional moves like reduced lockups. Best also discusses SpaceX’s heavy capital needs, the importance of upcoming SEC disclosures, and wh...

Nick Raich, CEO of the Earnings Scout, previews bank earnings as JPMorgan (JPM) kicks off the season, arguing that profitability will hinge on net interest margins and loan growth rather than headlines. He discusses slowing momentum tied to geopolitical risk and credit quality, while pointing to productivity gains from A.I. across the S&P 500 as a longer‑term margin catalyst. Raich also highli...

The massive amounts of money being spent on AI CapEx is going to continue, says Cory Johnson. He says the data center buildout "is absolutely happening" so companies can capture their corner of the AI market. Cory urges people in the tech trade to follow the money and find unsung opportunities in the space, pointing to companies like Lumentum (LITE), Coherent (COHR), Corning (GLW), and o...

Andrew Almeida and James Kaufman discuss why market stability remains the base case despite geopolitical tension and shifting Federal Reserve expectations. They explain how oil prices may create near‑term pressure, while artificial intelligence and resilient A.I. infrastructure provide longer‑term disinflationary support. The conversation also covers labor‑market stability, Bitcoin’s evolving role...

Tim Pagliara talks about the disruptions he sees happening over a long period of time around the Strait of Hormuz. Those disruptions are one he says go beyond crude oil, pointing to commodities like sugar, helium, and fertilizer impacting food supplies and tech manufacturing. Tim doesn't see a full reopening of the strait for weeks, with impacts expected to ripple throughout global economies f...

Joe Hegener says corporate earnings remain strong despite an energy‑driven K‑shaped economy that continues to pressure lower‑income consumers. He highlights recent rotation as a rare opportunity in Microsoft (MSFT) and Amazon (AMZN), while pointing to major margin upside in healthcare and financials through automation. Hegener also cautions against further Fed rate hikes and explains why crypto re...

Colin Symons offers insight into the excitement surrounding the space trade and stocks to watch as space tech evolves. His "favorite" is AST Spacemobile (ASTS) due to its satellite network having lots of potential in cell phone connectivity. He also notes a "disparity" between the stock and SpaceX's Starlink on a valuation perspective. Colin adds Rocket Lab (RKLB) as anothe...

LikeFolio's Landon Swan breaks down how Walt Disney (DIS) is leaning on streaming as a key growth driver amid a K‑shaped consumer economy. He explains how pricing tiers and bundles are boosting profitability and reducing churn, even as the parks business faces pressure from higher prices and rising competition. With major capital investments underway, the focus turns to whether Disney’s premiu...

Tom Essaye and Matt Maley preview a pivotal earnings week by shifting focus away from geopolitics and toward underlying risks in banks and big tech. They explain why results from Bank of America (BAC) and Wells Fargo (WFC) will be key gauges of consumer health, while warning of private‑credit risks and a potential “sell‑the‑news” reaction. The discussion also questions whether massive A.I. spendin...

Eddie Yoon explains why U.S. consumers continue to spend even as disposable income falls and financial pressure builds. He discusses how rising fuel and housing costs are reshaping discretionary categories, with companies like Costco (COST) and Anheuser‑Busch (BUD) adapting through loyalty strategies, innovation, and M&A. The shift highlights how legacy brands must evolve as consumer behavior...