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Charles Schwab's Rachel Dashiell explains how the S&P 500's (SPX) consolidation near its 50-day moving average has been supported by improving market breadth and healthy sector rotation. She also highlights bullish technical setups in Nvidia (NVDA) and Alphabet (GOOGL), noting that breakouts in both megacap tech names could help power the next leg higher for the broader market. =======...

Steven Dickens doesn't see Alibaba's (BABA) new LLM or any other Chinese innovation in the space as a headwind for the U.S. While the models are cheaper than counterparts, he doesn't expect commercial businesses to face strong competitive pressures. Additionally, Steven sees the hyperscalers still prevailing as the ultimate winners of the AI race due to their role as "toll booths&...

Patrick Ryan explains how market leadership has expanded beyond mega-cap tech, a sign of a healthier and more durable bull market. While AI has captured investor attention, Ryan argues that strong consumer spending, a resilient labor market, and broad earnings growth across large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks are the real drivers behind the market's strength. ======== Schwab Network ======== Em...

LikeFolio's Landon Swan outlines a bearish outlook on General Motors (GM) ahead of earnings, citing weakening consumer demand, particularly for EVs and China-made vehicles. While GM's low valuation and buyback program may appeal to investors, Swan argues the company's moves into defense and AI could be distracting from its core automotive business at a critical time. ======== Schwab Ne...

John Deal and Brian Kessens discuss the outlook for crude oil as the U.S. strikes Iran for the ninth day in a row. Brian believes oil prices could exceed $100 per barrel soon. John says the faster we move oil through the Red Sea, the better safety can build in correlation. They also comment on where the global supply chain is affected most. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investo...

Samuel Kerr helps investors navigate the AI landscape after bearish price action claws into many tech names. He says earnings "need to be better than great" for stocks to see significant rallies. Nvidia (NVDA) is the company Samuel continues to see acting as the main meter to gauge AI health. As for SpaceX (SPCX), Samuel considers it an AI-adjacent company and talks about expectations it...

Dan Russo takes us through today’s Big 3 by highlighting trends in the S&P 500 (SPX) as the index trades just under its all-time high. He also highlights the iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) and the iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust (GSG), believing it's important investors keep an eye on bonds and commodities in the current market environment. Charles Schwab's Kevin...

Tim Nyland views the market's recent slowdown as a healthy pause within a broader bull cycle, supported by strong corporate profit margins and rising capital investment. He explains how shifting GDP drivers are shaping the economy and outlines why he expects the Mag 7 to regain leadership through 2026. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Sub...

Domino's Pizza (DPZ) shares gained ground after earnings served strong customer acquisition, operational execution, and growing international demand to investors. Greg Portell explains what's driving the pizza giant's growth, while Tom White outlines an example options trade for the stock. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options...

Marley Kayden talks about Alibaba’s (BABA) new Qwen 3.8 AI model. The company claims it to be one of the most powerful models on the market. Marley explains what the upgraded LLM means for markets in the U.S. and abroad. Prosper Trading Academy's Charles Moon walks us through an options example trade for Alibaba. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every mark...

Cooper Howard with Charles Schwab sees strength in the economy overall, though he expresses concerns in the labor market. He talks about the signs of weakness he sees and explains how it correlates to a tight inflation picture, along with ways it shapes the Fed's interest rate outlook. Cooper adds color to the picture in how all the macro developments affect the bond market. ======== Schwab Ne...

Crossmark Global CEO Bob Doll says the S&P 500's (SPX) recent calm masks significant rotation beneath the surface, particularly within technology stocks. He discusses taking profits in semiconductor names, finding opportunities in oversold software companies, and explains how rising yields, persistent inflation, and higher oil prices could create headwinds for equities. ======== Schwab Net...

CFRA Research's Sam Stovall says recent weakness in semiconductor stocks looks like healthy consolidation after a strong run, with the group still expected to lead technology earnings growth. He also highlights opportunities in financials and industrials while discussing the mixed performance across defense stocks. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every ma...

Shares of General Motors (GM) have consolidated since the start of 2026s. Tom White offers a look into the one- and three-year charts to show how recent price action compares to historical trends. He also offers an example options trade for General Motors ahead of earnings Tuesday. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and ar...

Domino’s (DPZ) shares are moving higher even after the fast food chain served mixed earnings. Diane King Hall highlights key metrics to note in the report. She also points to an analyst upgrade for Lumentum (LITE) along with upgrades in the clothing space for Urban Outfitters (URBN) and YETI Holdings (YETI). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. S...

Adam Coons explains the reset of expectations he sees on Wall Street on the inflation front as a volatile energy trade continues to take investors by storm. However, recent economic data suggests a cooldown is possible, so long as the U.S.-Iran conflict eases. Adam doesn't see that happening any time soon. He walks investors down the path he sees for inflation and expectations for the new earn...

Reports of a maritime embargo from the Houthis is keeping the Strait of Hormuz in global headlines, says Kevin Hincks, though he expects earnings season to take investors' attention with Alphabet (GOOGL), Tesla (TSLA), and Intel (INTC) reporting this week. He talks about the importance he sees in the earnings. Kevin also has Boeing (BA) in his sights as new jet orders aim to boost the company&...

Ahmed Riesgo doesn't see the demand for AI compute slowing down, telling clients he sees the tech pullbacks as opportunities. "The AI future has become cheaper for you," argues Ahmed, making the case it will only get cheaper the more this tech develops. He adds that unexpected earnings strength last quarter offer more muscle to Wall Street but warns not to expect that same outperform...

Former support has potential to turn into new resistance for Netflix (NFLX), says Rachel Dashiell of Charles Schwab. She highlights the one and five-year charts to further explain how historical trends come into play. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the...

U.S.-Iran tensions are the key headline moving markets for now, says Alex Coffey, who discusses how the conflict and crude oil price fluctuations leave Wall Street on uneven footing. However, Monday's futures pointed to a green opening thanks to AI chip stocks taking charge. Alex explains how Alibaba's (BABA) new LLM aims to shake up the tech trade as Alphabet (GOOGL) and Tesla (TSLA) get...

Pay attention to what is happening on the ground in Iran as headlines point to mixed signals on the conflict, says Aarathi Krishnan. She explains how new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and the general Middle East region put a "stranglehold" on global economies. Aarathi talks about how supply chains are in the center of contentions and how reopening the Strait doesn't instantly make...

Dell Technologies (DELL) has emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI infrastructure boom, with record demand for its AI-optimized servers driving explosive revenue and earnings growth. In this Tech Corner, George Tsilis breaks down Dell's expanding AI server backlog, partnership with Nvidia, and why enterprises and governments are increasingly turning to Dell for next-generation...

Marley Kayden talks about the latest economic pressures rising as U.S. import prices add to consumer costs and housing affordability continues to decline. ======== 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.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id146071...

Marley Kayden breaks down a volatile week on Wall Street as AI-linked semiconductor stocks faced major losses amid concerns that AI spending expectations may have gone too far. She covers sharps declines in chip stocks, IBM Corp.'s (IBM) massive drop following investor concerns, and PayPal's (PYPL) surge after takeover interest sparked renewed market attention. ======== Schwab Network ====...

Patrick De Haan examines national gas prices saying he expects the national average price of gasoline to reach $4 per gallon in the next three to six days. He discusses how recent oil volatility has impacted gas prices and how Ukrainian attacks on Russian refining impacts oil. Patrick also talks about his expectations for the duration of elevated gas prices. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowe...