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"While I think that we are seeing a labor market that is well below our long-term averages, I do expect that it will tick up in the months to come," says Seth Denson. He discusses jobless claims and the economy's focus on earnings. He foresees a persistent inflation rate, with no rate cuts any time soon. He then goes over how higher oil acts as a tax. ======== Schwab Network ========...

Jason Brown returns to Big 3 and offers stocks he sees adding muscle to the AI infrastructure theme. He sees Amazon (AMZN) "at the beginning, not the end" of its AWS capabilities, Cisco (CSCO) benefitting from hyperscaler and neocloud orders, and CrowdStrike (CRWD) serving as a crucial backbone for software as AI buildout continues. Jason adds to his analysis with example options trades...

Stay mindful of how "fragile" the two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is, says OptionsPlay's Tony Zhang. So long as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, Tony doesn't expect market sentiment to see a significant lift. He offers a bullish example options trade for Cheniere Energy (LNG) with this perspective in mind. Tony turns to the healthcare industry with another bullis...

"Health care companies' A.I. adoption and the value of the databases are being underappreciated," notes Amy Zhang. She discusses the markets "path to peace" highlighting that she is bullish but still sees volatility on the horizon. She also talks about how health care is insulated from geopolitics, and specifies her health care picks Guardant Health (GH) and Natera (NTRA)....

"Focus on the fundamentals and not the news on the front page," says Art Hogan. He analyzes the market response to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and discusses allocation strategies to consider in the current market. He notes that "if you're a long-term investor you don't want to change your long term investment plans around geopolitical events." He also highlights that we&#39...

Windows Central's Daniel Rubino talks all about Apple (AAPL) and its foldable iPhone model he sees catching everyone's attention once it releases. Also on his radar: ongoing memory shortages and ways he sees the Mag 7 giant navigating the supply constraints. Tom White later offers an example options trade for Apple. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, eve...

February's wholesale inventories print came in better than expected while GDP and core PCE fell slightly below Wall Street estimates. Kevin Green breaks down the slew of delayed economic data and how it all plays into expectations for Friday's CPI. However, investors are still primarily focused on the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and the Strait of Hormuz. KG points out that traffic is moving throug...

"This market has started to look very casino-like," says Charles Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders, making the case that "whipsaw" market moves are here to stay. She explains how short-term traders in equities and commodities have a significant hold of the driver's seat on Wall Street. Liz Ann later analyzes the economic data hitting the wire Thursday and why the upcoming earnin...

Marvell (MRVL) has become an unsung winner in the AI trade. Barclays still sees significant upside for the company after upgrading and raising its price target on the stock. Rick Ducat turns to Marvell's chart to show the significant support and resistance levels he sees for the stock. Tom White turns to an example options trade. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and t...

Energy will volatility "will go away," just "not any time soon," says Rob Thummel. Seeing ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz on a regular basis is the driver he sees cooling volatility, something he expects to happen months from now. Rob believes investors are still underweight in energy even after the volatile upswing. He explains how you can add exposure to your own po...

"Cautious optimism" is turning into "healthy skepticism," says Brian Jacobsen when explaining the market reaction to the two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. He expects both sides of the agreement to "kick the can down the road" which will increase uncertainty. Brian outlines what it means for the U.S. economy and inflation that has already proved itself pers...

Barely 24 hours after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, Iran is now questioning whether the U.S. and Israel violated that agreement. Kevin Green talks about the key concerns it raises for a market that rallied strong on Wednesday, including crude oil, which is moving back toward $100. He touches on equity movers in CoreWeave's (CRWV) rally after Meta Platforms (META) expanded i...

After what Rachel Dashiell calls a "phenomenal" run in Caterpillar (CAT) shares, the stock has stalled in the past couple months. Through technical analysis, she highlights key trends to watch in the short and long-term price action. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Befor...

Stocks opened Thursday's trading day on shaky footing, though a Barclays upgrade for Marvell (MRVL) helped continue 52-week highs for the AI-tied company. Diane King Hall explains what the firm sees as strengths ahead, including Marvell's ties to Nvidia (NVDA). Guggenheim added positive momentum in software with an upgrade in Datadog (DDOG). Diane turns to earnings in Constellation Brands...

"We think the relief rally was certainly warranted on the good news we saw out of Iran," says Ryan Isherwood. He discusses why he's bullish on energy and AI, as well as the upside potential in Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and Southwest (LUV). He also talks about how the oil spike could put the Fed in a box, but he's pretty constructive on the economy overall assuming the Iran issue can...

Kevin Hincks says people are "naive" to expect an immediate resolution to the U.S.-Iran War. That said, even as crude oil taps $100 once again, Kevin points out that options traders are pricing in significantly lower crude moves months down the line. He then turns to the latest economic data with the jobless claims report, along with the delayed February GDP and core PCE prints. ========...

Charles Schwab's Nathan Peterson talks about the three key factors he sees hitting Bitcoin prices and trapping it in "sideways consolidation." However, technicals in Bitcoin's price action show bulls staging a potential run. On crypto regulation, Nate explains the "devil in the details" crypto investors need to know around the latest Clarity Act developments. He then to...

Sam Vadas and Alex Coffey offer a closer look into headlines that slipped under the main development on the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Among Sam and Alex's picks: a South Korean-led tech rally and Wall Street gearing up for the true start to a new earnings season. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for a...

David Busch, Co-CIO of Trajan Wealth, says geopolitical risk and elevated energy prices have left the U.S. economy firm but increasingly fragile. He explains how Middle East tensions are pressuring inflation while the Federal Reserve remains constrained, even as artificial intelligence infrastructure continues to drive opportunity in select sectors. He also outlines why diversification beyond larg...

Lumentum (LITE) recently received lots of attention after Nvidia (NVDA) made a $2 billion strategic investment into the company. George Tsilis talks about the photonic tech company's staggering 1,600% year-over-year rally and the Mizuho price target hike adding to those massive gains Wednesday. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options inv...

Brandon Rakszawski discusses the pressure facing alternative asset managers as private credit concerns and liquidity mismatches drive investor redemptions. He explains why retail‑focused vehicles are under stress while institutional demand for firms like Blackstone (BX), Brookfield (BAM), and Blue Owl (OWL) remains intact. Despite sharp drawdowns, interest in the VanEck Listed Private Equity ETF (...

Ben Emons breaks down how escalating Middle East tensions are reshaping global energy markets and complicating the inflation outlook. He explains why disruptions to physical oil flows are widening the gap between futures pricing and real‑world supply premiums, raising risks for central banks. Emons also weighs whether equity momentum can hold unless geopolitical de‑escalation restores stability to...

Ben Ayers says the latest FOMC minutes show a Federal Reserve caught between persistent inflation and growing labor‑market risks, even as rate cuts remain delayed. Chuck Lieberman adds that distortions in employment data are making economic signals harder to read, while geopolitical tensions keep energy prices volatile. The panel also weighs whether earnings strength can hold up amid rising global...

Tim Harder says recent volatility tied to geopolitics has created a rare opportunity for investors to rebalance portfolios. He explains why maintaining AI exposure while reducing concentration risk in the S&P 500 ($SPX) may favor mid‑ and small‑cap stocks, along with dividend strategies like the iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO). Harder also weighs in on international diversification, cr...

Phillip Streible sees energy markets staying fragile over what he considers a fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. He explains why physical oil supply tightness and higher transit costs near the Strait of Hormuz could keep crude prices elevated, even as longer‑dated futures price in skepticism. He also highlights Cheniere Energy (LNG) and Exxon Mobil (XOM) as ways to position through ongoi...