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Tim Bohen with StocksToTrade closes out another trading week with three names tied to the tech trade. He highlights smaller names Aehr Test Systems (AEHR), to rising giants like SanDisk (SNDK) and Intel (INTC). Rick Ducat backs Tim's trade ideas by analyzing bearish and bullish chart trends in the stocks. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day....

"The path to peace" is what Dale Smothers sees driving markets higher. He points to the latest economic data surrounding inflation causing a downbeat tone and a key reason investors have their eyes on the U.S.-Iran War ending. Dale believes now is a good time to consider repositioning your portfolio as a "buyer's market" forms despite the volatility. If crude oil stays arou...

As Meta Platforms (META) battles legal suits and juggles exuberant CapEx in its AI buildout, Ron Westfall still sees lots of upside as the Mag 7 company trades below its historical value. He points to Meta's new Muse Spark LLM as the latest innovation he sees bolstering the balance sheet long-term. Tom White offers an example options trade for the stock. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowe...

Kristina Hooper explains how a K‑shaped recovery is leaving lower‑income consumers under pressure as inflation, higher oil prices, and tariffs bite. She discusses why resilient spending at the high end is masking underlying stress and how the Federal Reserve may stay hawkish despite cracks in the labor market. As earnings season begins, Hooper warns that forward guidance—not past results—could cha...

A hot CPI print wasn't as hot as markets expected, something Charles Schwab's Cooper Howard sees as a key reason markets are brushing past the print. He explains where he sees inflation impacting the market from here. Additionally, Cooper expects crude oil price fluctuations to serve as a long-lasting headwind for bonds. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader...

The April 2026 preliminary consumer sentiment report "is a hard one to spin as a positive," says Alex Coffey. The report showed a plunge month-over-month. Factory orders for February also came in flat. He explains how the latest economic data shapes the inflation picture as talks between the U.S. and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz kick into a new gear. Alex then outlines expectation...

JW Roth, Chairman and CEO of Venu Holding (VENU), explains how the company is capitalizing on the growing demand for premium, experience‑driven entertainment. He outlines Venu’s aggressive U.S. expansion, strengthening balance sheet, and partnerships aimed at institutionalizing the brand, even as the stock faces near‑term pressure. Roth also addresses construction cost risks and how luxury demand...

UBS no longer sees ServiceNow (NOW) as a better positioned stock in the AI trade. William Blair adds Amazon (AMZN) to its conviction list. Piper Sandler expects a bigger step down for Nike (NKE) shares. Diane King Hall takes investors through the top headlines driving action on Wall Street to start Friday's session. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every m...

Troy Hooper discusses renewed momentum in the IPO market, with the spotlight on SpaceX and its ambitious push toward a potential $2 trillion valuation. He breaks down the company’s strategy to attract retail investors and fast‑track index inclusion, while questioning whether its valuation outpaces fundamentals. As SpaceX prepares for a high‑profile roadshow, the market is left to decide whether it...

Goldman Sachs (GS) will be a litmus test for earnings season when it reports earnings before Monday's opening bell. Rick Ducat shows the stock's recent descending megaphone patterns followed by a sharp funnel higher, highlighting volatility in the financial sector. He then offers an example options trade before Goldman Sachs reports. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every invest...

Tema ETF's Yuri Kodhjamirian talks all about what he calls the "space economy" and tailwinds he see through launch costs coming down, paired with tech innovations trimming past risks. He highlights how NASA's Artemis II launch showcases both sides of the space trade, from legacy supply methods to utilizing new age efficiency. Yuri sees data centers and other AI infrastructure lea...

Equities are pricing in an off-ramp to the U.S.-Iran War, though Michael Green is not convinced the direction of the economy is signaling that. He points out that the path for inflation is riddled with road bumps with American consumers pricing down and the housing market showing continuing weakness. Michael adds that he's skeptical of the reported job increases. ======== Schwab Network ======...

Crude oil fell back below $100 ahead of Friday's trading session, but as Tom White explains, global markets remain on edge for talks between the U.S. and Iran. He explains how countries are navigating the energy disruption as crude oil transports trickle through the Strait of Hormuz. Tom later explains CoreWeave's (CRWV) new deal with Anthropic just a day after entering a $21 billion agree...

Rachel Dashiell with Charles Schwab offers a closer look into the short-term price action of Royal Caribbean (RCL), which has fluctuated in a tight trading range. She compared the recent coil to long-term performance to explain why a "big breakout" is possible. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suita...

Dan Dolev says investor anxiety around inflation and private credit risks is overstating weakness in the consumer. He highlights Affirm (AFRM) and SoFi (SOFI) as beneficiaries of resilient credit demand, while noting shifting dynamics in crypto‑related names like Robinhood (HOOD) and Coinbase (COIN). Looking ahead, Dolev sees agentic commerce as a major tailwind for Visa (V) and Mastercard (MA) as...

Investors big and small showed resilience throughout the U.S.-Iran War — but so did inflation heading into the conflict, leading to a complicated road ahead for Wall Street. Sam Vadas and Alex Coffey talk investors through their final takeaways in Thursday's session. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newslett...

Danielle DiMartino Booth believes the FOMC may be more worried about inflation than investors believe. She points to February's core PCE waving warnings flags. However, a jump in jobless claims isn't doing any favors for the Fed's dual mandate, which Danielle also sees losing slack. As for Friday's CPI number, she expects a hot print but shares concerns it will show early signs of...

Kevin Davitt breaks down how the Nasdaq‑100 (NDX) has reclaimed the 25,000 level amid a market environment shaped more by geopolitical risk than valuation concerns. He explains what narrowing put‑call spreads and normalized volatility signal about positioning as earnings approach, even with pressure from mega‑cap leaders like MSFT, TSLA, NVDA, AAPL, and META. Davitt also highlights the strategic a...

Travis Prentice highlights a growing split within technology, where hardware and the A.I. industrial complex continue to lead while parts of software lag. He also points to resilient energy stocks, sticky oil prices, and emerging momentum in optical, memory, and data‑center‑related names. Prentice encourages investors to look beyond mega‑caps and down the market‑cap range for outsized growth oppor...

Rob Oliver, CEO of Aura ETFs, discusses the launch of the Aura National Security ETF (DUTY) and how rising geopolitical tensions and expanding defense budgets are reshaping military investment. He explains how the fund balances legacy defense names with high‑growth software and cybersecurity leaders, while also addressing the role of commodities like copper and the impact of AI on ETF operations....

John Jannarone believes there's different IPO processes that need to take place before SpaceX hits public markets due to its gargantuan valuation. His worry: SpaceX taking up all the available cash in the IPO market, leaving smaller IPOs to fend for themselves. Evan Schlossman talks about the growing interest traders have in pre-IPO companies and why OpenAI and Anthropic serve as flagship name...

"Earnings season should be pretty strong," says Randy Hare, which he believes is supported by accelerated profits and geopolitical resiliency. He sees opportunities in the market sell-off but warns crude oil's volatile price action will complicate which stocks will benefit. Among Randy's top picks: Costco (COST), Intel (INTC), and Corning (GLW). ======== Schwab Network ======== E...

Jay Yu, president and executive chairman of Nano Nuclear Energy (NNE), returns to Next Gen Investing and explains how the company's Department of Energy voucher for its Kronos reactor is such a significant step in development. Jay later touches on the greater energy trade amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and the "X-factor" nuclear power presents not just to the world's AI bu...

LikeFolio's Landon Swan discusses Shopify (SHOP) as a potential value opportunity following a recent pullback in shares. He highlights Shopify’s ecommerce leadership, improving brand sentiment, and the long‑term promise of AI-integrated shopping experiences. While risks remain from tariffs, inflation, and consumer stress, Swan argues the bullish case outweighs the bearish concerns and sees tre...

Sam Burns of Mill Street Research breaks down the latest PCE data and discusses its implications for the Fed’s near‑term outlook for interest rates. David Schassler of VanEck adds historical context, highlighting how inflation spikes have often proven persistent through market cycles—particularly in environments shaped by ongoing supply‑chain disruptions. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowerin...