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Global central banks are striking a hawkish tone as persistent inflation fuels volatility across markets. Sam Vadas and Alex Coffey break down policy signals from the Fed, BOE, and ECB, rising bond yields, and how Middle East tensions are influencing rates. With the U.S. 10‑year yield at key levels, the team looks ahead to CERAWeek, consumer sentiment data, and Carnival (CCL) earnings as a read on...

The A.I. story is shifting from infrastructure build‑out to monetization, and Alex Bouzari, CEO of DataDirect Networks, says “tokenomics” will determine whether massive Nvidia (NVDA) GPU investments generate real EBITDA. Bouzari explains how data centers are becoming AI factories and why established enterprise players like Oracle (ORCL) and SAP (SAP) are best positioned to win. Those that fail to...

Oliver Frisen, CEO of Guardian Metal Resources, joins to discuss their upsized U.S. IPO and the two tungsten mines they’re looking to create in the U.S. within the next three years. China, Russia, and North Korea make up about 90% of tungsten mining right now. The metal is used for autos, in the aerospace sector, and many other critical areas. He warns that a lot of manufacturing could have to sto...

Jordan Rizzuto thinks the inflationary impacts of the Iran war are only just being priced in globally because markets thought it would be over quickly. The modern world has “never seen” an energy disruption of this magnitude, he notes. He’s not sure the market is going through a “true rotation” because gold hasn’t bid, instead traders are sitting on the sidelines, potentially creating liquidity is...

Dirk Wallinger, CEO of York Space Systems (YSS), joins the Watch List to talk about the company's first earnings report since going public via IPO. "We're really hitting our stride," when it comes to growth, says Dirk, pointing to a 52% increase in revenue. He explains how York is differentiating itself from competitors in the space tech race and the company's acquisition of...

“Oil up, markets down” is the straightforward narrative, says Richard Yasenchak. The concern is how long it will last, and he argues for diversifying against “macro drivers” rather than sectors as we wait to see. He shares how his firm is strategizing within the funds that it offers, and highlights holdings like Lockheed Martin (LMT) and Palantir (PLTR). He also thinks Microsoft (MSFT) has become...

With gold about $1,000 from highs and silver $50 off its high, David Stryzewski calls the current metal pullback an "opportunity." That opportunity extends to miners as well, with David calling what he considers low P/E ratios for companies. Ben McMillan backs David's bullish thesis by calling the sell-off a "generational opportunity." His case for silver lies in the AI tra...

Dave LaValle, president of CoinDesk, offers a full picture perspective on the state of crypto regulation as Bitcoin crosses below the $70,000 mark once again. While many experts in cryptocurrencies call the current pullback a "crypto winter" cycle, Dave does not. He believes there's more macro factor at play cutting into prices. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every inves...

Anjali Bastianpillai breaks down the state of the AI market and cybersecurity concerns. She stresses the need for cybersecurity to catch up to agentic AI’s abilities. As demographics change and countries worry about having enough workers, AI will fill in the gaps, Anjali notes. She thinks the software pullback creates opportunities for long-term investments. A “great tailwind” is the infrastructur...

More than two dozen states are suing Live Nation (LYV) for a company break-up as many see the company's ticketing practices monopolistic. Seth Schachner explains why the lawsuit is so significant and the implications it creates for the entertainment industry. He also turns to another trial accusing Meta Platforms (META) and Alphabet's (GOOGL) YouTube of social media addiction. ======== Sch...

Amazon (AMZN) "sees where trends are going" and is working on making strong returns for investors, says LikeFolio's Andy Swan regarding the company's AI & AWS buildout. He argues the trend mirrors what Amazon did in the nineties with its inventory — a move that worked in the Mag 7 giant's favor. Andy considers Amazon an "unbelievable" company and a core position...

Ed Butowsky and Christopher Davis break down FedEx (FDX) earnings as the stock pops. Ed thinks their hedging strategies are being overlooked though they’re a big part of the company’s turnaround. However, he thinks it’s overpriced and wouldn’t buy at these levels. Christopher says FedEx is showing how AI is transforming industrials, and he highlights new leadership growing the healthcare part of t...

Joe Cavatoni of the World Gold Council talks about why he believes the yellow metal hasn't caught a bid over recent sessions. He notes structural headwinds brought by the U.S.-Iran War and the Fed as key headwinds. He believes easier access to gold through digital channels will offer opportunity to scale prices. "I think the world is open for much wider adoption of gold," says Joe, e...

Noise on macro volatility doesn't dampen Tim Bohen's bullish spirits, saying he likes the resiliency in equities throughout the uncertainty. Turning to his Big 3, Tim sees Devon Energy (DVN) as a safe trade tied to other industries, SanDisk (SNDK) continuing to leverage memory chip pricing, and Palantir (PLTR) to maintain AI strength through its U.S. government ties. Kevin Green supports T...

"We need this war to end," says Matthew Tuttle, pointing it as the crux to fears of stagflation and long-term crude oil volatility. He believes the metals trade will regain traction in commodities as uncertainty continues. Matt remains a long-term bull on tech and points to Micron's (MU) pullback on a "blowout quarter" as one stock to watch. ======== Schwab Network ========...

Chad Benyon covers sports betting stocks amid the March Madness tournament. “We’re seeing good volumes, good interactions” on sites like FanDuel, owned by Flutter (FLUT), and DraftKings (DKNG). The companies also plan to spend hundreds of millions on acquiring new customers. DKNG is “more of a pure play on North America,” he says, and is bullish on their “Super App” reducing friction for customers...

Today's Big Picture panel focuses on the crypto markets, with Charles Schwab's Jim Ferraioli pointing to resilience where equities slumped. He believes a bottoming pattern has formed in Bitcoin supported by a rebound in ETF inflows, though he makes the case to "not be very bullish" quite yet. Jim turns to how the SEC and CFTC are updating their views on crypto regulation as a pos...

Kevin Green updates viewers on the latest crude oil news as countries struggle to make up supply. He notes that oil and the dollar are, unusually, moving in lockstep. Kevin explains how attacks on LNG facilities are adding to the energy pressures, and why they will be more difficult to bring back online – and how it’s impacting Taiwan, the preeminent semiconductor maker. He highlights Cheniere Ene...

Greg Friedman covers how the Iran conflict is pressuring commercial real estate values. He also highlights the risks of loans maturing, as many are coming due between now and 2027, but were created when rates were much lower. “There’s really going to be a need for new liquidity,” he says, anticipating forced selling and refinancing. Greg also covers demand around the World Cup, which he expects to...

Arup Datta sees a “great buying opportunity” in markets, picking international over the U.S. He explains where he’s finding value right now, with stock picks including Teradyne (TER), Ovintiv (OVV), and Innovative Solutions (ISSC). He breaks down his criteria, the bull case for each stock, and what he sees ahead. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market d...

“Nvidia’s still our largest holding,” but Michael Landsberg still underweight overall. He’s looking for AI plays outside of the Mag 7 to avoid paying high multiples. He also looks to commodity trading using ETFs rather than futures as food and oil prices surge. Michael covers what his bond holdings look like and what he expects from the Fed this year. Looking for dividends, he likes NextEra Energy...

A slew of upgrades capture Diane King Hall's attention for morning movers helping to close the trading week. Arm Holdings (ARM) gets a hand from HSBC, with the analyst upgrading the stock and issuing a price target far above the current price. Chipotle (CMG) also got bullish optimism from Mizuho. Diane then talks about the energy space with a pair of upgrades in Chevron (CVX) and Occidental Pe...

Charles Schwab's Adam Lynch returns to this week's Crypto Corner to explain why some traders see a bottom forming in Bitcoin. He compares commentary from prominent crypto traders to blockchain bears in weighing both sides of the argument. Adam points to JPMorgan Chase's (JPM) increased institutional adoption as a positive for the space for a variety of reasons, the leading of which bei...

BofA raised Cheniere Energy's (LNG) price target to $322 from $296 as tensions in the Middle East continue to drive volatility in crude oil prices. Tom White turns to support and resistance levels for investors to watch and offers an example options trade for the stock. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsl...

Corporate and investment banking face new pressures as private credit and other lenders raise the bar for clients, says Kartik Ramakrishnan. Decision-making speed and flexibility are a key proponents driving more people to private credit and non-bank lenders. AI has a role in headwinds as well, with Kartik outlining a tough road ahead for banks as LLMs improve. ======== Schwab Network ======== Emp...