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We are in a “more sensitive, more disciplined market,” argues Jeffrey Small, with investors more interested in tangible earnings than future promises. “We’re just starting to see the potential” for selling as institutions put money to the side rather than allocating to equities, he notes. The midterm elections were driving markets before the conflict, he believes, with the market typically pulling...

Jason Brown turns to insurance, AI, and retail for today's Big 3 as markets sell off over uncertainty on the U.S.-Iran War. He considers Travelers (TRV) a resilient stock in time of turbulence, doesn't see the rally in Arm Holdings (ARM) lasting, and calls Ross Stores (ROST) as a "necessity" trade with strong technical trends. Jason backs his stances with three example options tr...

As markets continue to sell off, Tony Zhang believes there's opportunities traders can make. One stock he sees potential in: SLB (SLB) as energy companies continue to gain on crude oil volatility. He considers SLB a stronger opportunity for bulls compared to other crude oil proxy stocks. Tony is a bear when it comes to Lululemon (LULU) as stagflation fears grow. ======== Schwab Network =======...

Tyler Ellegard turns to Bank of America (BAC) as the financial sector sees a 10% decline across the board. That said, he sees banks ringing in a rebound. Tyler likes Bank of America in particular with a "second to none" balance sheet and room to expand ROI with AI. Tom White offers an example options trade for the stock. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trad...

The plaintiff of a case against Alphabet (GOOGL) and Meta Platforms (META) won a lawsuit tying the companies to social media addiction in young audiences. Marley Kayden keys investors into the most important takeaways from the case and why it serves as a "watershed moment" for social media and mental health. Joe Tigay turns to how you can maneuver the headlines on Wall Street with an exa...

Liz Ann Sonders emphasizes that a lot of money in markets is short-term positioning, causing volatility and potentially leading to sentiment misreadings. She thinks there is complacency in markets underneath the turmoil. She explains what would happen in markets if the Iran conflict ends quickly, with energy taking multiple years to rebuild and fertilizer also seeing an impact. Her base case is “r...

Philip Diehl looks at what’s behind the recent weakness in metals markets. Hope has driven the overall market through its “remarkable bull run” and some of the steam is coming out now, he says. “I think this war is likely to extend much further,” he adds. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all inve...

Iran has acknowledged the 15-point plan from the U.S. to end the war. Even though the response wasn't as constructive as many hoped, Kevin Green believes it offers the first steps to an eventual deal. He explains the impact these headlines have on bond auctions and treasury yields. A potential premium in the chemical and materials industries is also on KG's radar, and it's not just bec...

John Barr shares some of his stock picks, picking a high-powered laser company nLight (LASR) that has defense and space ambitions. While he doesn’t hold Aerovironment (AVAV), he is interested in its laser systems as well. As a portfolio manager of an aggressive growth fund, he explains his market strategy and how the fund has outperformed in recent years. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowerin...

Airlines and cruise line stocks sold off to start Thursday's trading session as President Trump threatens to escalate the U.S.-Iran War. Diane King Hall explains how it adds to existing headwinds in both industries. She then turns to the analyst front by examining an upgrade in Arm Holdings (ARM) and a downgrade in Qualcomm (QCOM). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and...

Aleks Spencer looks at the oil price curve, noting that long-term prices are around $60/barrel, and explains the implications. There are potential opportunities in the software space, particularly in cybersecurity or pharma, after the SaaS-pocalypse, again looking to the long term. He breaks down “uncertainty” vs “risk” in investing and how to navigate the difference. ======== Schwab Network =====...

Arm Holdings (ARM) surged on Wednesday on strong revenue guidance through 2031. Tom White points out that shares still have room to break out when turning to the 3-year chart, though the stock faces technical pressure with an overbought RSI. He explains how technicals back key support and resistance levels while offering an example options trade for Arm. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering...

Jonathan Chappell with Evercore ISI explains why his firm has an In Line rating and $390 price target for FedEx (FDX). This, as the company announced a new same-day delivery initiative to keep up with Amazon (AMZN). However, a report from the Wall Street Journal says USPS will add a 8% fuel surcharge on packages. Jonathan talks about ways the business can navigate the volatile energy environment w...

The risk/reward scenario is pointing more toward risk right now, says Matt Maley. With the S&P 500 (SPX) down only 5%, he believes any upside from a U.S.-Iran War resolution or reopening the Stair of Hormuz will be very limited. Matt later highlights how this all complicates the Fed's path ahead as fears of rising inflation swell. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor...

There's more to Qualcomm's (QCOM) 5-day trading activity than investors realize, says Charles Schwab's Brett Crowther. He highlights bullish indicators in the chart despite recent bearish price action. Brett then shows how it compares to Qualcomm's one-year chart and why shares can bounce off key technical support. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trad...

Crude oil spiking and concerns of "boots on the ground" in Iran have investors pulling back ahead of Thursday's opening bell. Kevin Green walks investors through the recent volatility and the central role energy infrastructure risks play. As KG says, keep an eye on the 6,500 level for the S&P 500. Gold's decline also continued and silver's selling action was even steeper....

Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas cover rising gas prices, EPA fuel waivers, and a California ruling that raises new regulatory risks for Meta (META) and Alphabet (GOOGL). They also touch on a rally in Chinese ADRs — including PDD (PDD), Alibaba (BABA), and JD.com (JD) — as markets await Fed signals. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve...

Larry McDonald warns that the “Magnificent Seven” are under pressure as soaring AI capital expenditures and rising energy costs compress margins. He argues that higher costs from Micron (MU) and Washington’s debt-driven inflation strategy are accelerating a rotation out of paper assets and into hard commodities like gold and silver. McDonald also flags growing stress in private credit, comparing t...

Charles Schwab's Jim Ferraioli returns to Crypto Corner and offers insight into Bitcoin's recent rebound after stark selling action. He weighs the question: does price action in cryptocurrencies correspond more with fundamentals or the macroeconomic environment? He also talks about rising competition in smart contract platforms and how they use Ethereum and Solana. Also on the docket: the...

Alex Coffey covers the only stock that can compete against Nvidia (NVDA) when it comes to single-day options activity: Tesla (TSLA). He compares the Mag 7 giant's underperformance as similar to other automotive and EV peers like Ford (F), General Motors (GM), and Rivian (RIVN). Alex examines Tesla's slump so far in 2026 and its options activity, which has 70% of the stock's total contr...

Bill Magnuson, CEO of Braze (BRZE), joins to discuss their latest earnings as the stock soars in Wednesday trading. Bookings increased by “50% year-over-year” and there’s been excitement around their AI offerings, he says. He highlights major new clients moving from legacy businesses and explains what makes Braze’s platform superior. He emphasizes that large companies aren’t moving software provid...

The nuclear energy trade is back in focus with more traditional power sources like crude oil and natural gas experience supply shocks. Eli Horton calls the current disruption an "accelerant" for energy transition in discussing bottlenecks and opportunities in these energy sources. In the nuclear power space, he points to Cameco (CCJ) as a name to watch. ======== Schwab Network ======== E...

Bob Lang explains what options flows are signaling in the market. He notes semiconductors are seeing strong inflows and bullish positioning, with momentum names extended higher. He highlights flows in names like Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) and Marvell (MRVL), both of which he likes. “It’s a stock picker’s market still,” he believes. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and...

David Nelson believes the U.S.-Iran War "will pass," though "kryptonite" in higher rates will keep the stock market from moving much higher. He outlines his path ahead for Wall Street in navigating the volatility. David later calls Dell Technologies (DELL) a "slam dunk" trade even with all the uncertainty due to its cheap valuation and better-than-expected earnings gr...

David Dietze is turning optimistic, saying “Iran is no match for the United States” with no friends, and the “TACO trade is starting to kick in.” This implies a shorter conflict, he thinks, and turns his focus to the market backdrop. He’s looking for areas hit the hardest, which “may come back first,” such as consumer staples. His stock picks include Molson Coors (TAP), KKR & Co. (KKR), and Un...