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Chris Ryon doesn't have an interest rate cut on his radar this year even though markets are pricing in one. He explains how the U.S.-Iran War throws a wrench in the Fed's plan and how it reflected in the committee's decision Wednesday. Chris then outlines his suggested path for investors in the bond market. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every ma...

Chevron (CVX) rallied to record highs as crude oil volatility ignited interest in energy-centric stocks. Charles Schwab's Kevin Horner offers insight through technical analysis of the stock to determine if the run higher can continue and where shares see support if a pullback occurs. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Marke...

"Oil is going to determine the tone for today," says Kevin Green, as he talks about the latest headlines that he expects to rattle investors Friday. Also brace for lots of volume on the options front that will shake equities, with KG pointing to triple witching expected to create wide market swings. He later talks about the "shocker" earnings beat and guidance raise in FedEx (F...

Alex Coffey joins Sam Vadas for Thursday's final takeaways centering around the U.S.-Iran War. The headlines taking their focus: updates to crude oil exports and long-term challenges to energy infrastructure destroyed in the conflict. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before tra...

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) is facing near‑term pressure after earnings showed margin strain, but Henry Greene says the market is mispricing the stock. He points to long‑term upside from Alibaba’s cloud and full‑stack A.I. strategy, including the undervalued T‑Head semiconductor unit. Despite capital rotating away from large‑cap China tech, Greene argues fundamentals are improving as Chin...

Marta Norton discusses how the world is looking to the Fed’s monetary policy responses and the latest on the U.S./Iran conflict. Marta likes some parts of the tech sector, citing the AI revolution and earnings starting to look up. “By the end of 2025,” she thought international equities were turning expensive, and adds that they face geopolitical risks that U.S. equities don’t. It’s also harder to...

Al Lord focuses on the housing market and affordability. “There is no doubt whatsoever that renting is winning the argument.” In this “crazy inflation world,” rents are “essentially flat nationwide” as buying prices have skyrocketed with no sign of getting better and mortgage rates have stayed high, he says. We’ve “forgotten the lesson” of the Great Financial Crisis, including that house values al...

Ron Westfall and Olivier Blanchard look through Alibaba (BABA) earnings, which missed estimates, and discuss the Chinese tech sector. Ron thinks the company is going through a “strategic pivot” and says the stock is becoming “increasingly attractive.” Their cloud intelligence division is “really delivering” and AI is booming; he notes its prebuilt customer base allows for fast adoption. Olivier ag...

Dan Labovitz breaks down the recent SEC & CFTC crypto regulatory ruling designating most cryptocurrencies as digital commodities, not securities. “They’ve now given us a roadmap,” he says, and believes it can push the sector higher. The clarity will help ETF builders create crypto-related funds, among other things. “The large players have woken up and they’re getting involved,” creating a conv...

Barry Knapp believes the recent market pullback is just a part of the full plunge. He explains how investors are mispricing a "Trump put" and doesn't think the Fed is offering enough of a "cushion" to soften a blow to its dual mandate. When it comes to AI's risk to the job market, Barry points to Block (XYZ) cutting about half its labor force as the latest litmus test a...

Jason Ware reacts to the FOMC’s decision to leave rates unchanged and the Fed’s changing economic projections. President Trump’s tariff policies and war with Iran have both disrupted the Fed’s normal abilities, he says, as they become caught between their dual mandates. While he expects volatility in the near-term, he’s still bullish for the year and expects GDP of around 2%. Jason shares multiple...

LikeFolio’s Landon Swan covers Uber Technologies (UBER) as the company announces a partnership with Rivian (RIVN) for self-driving. He says Uber has been “a little disappointing” for investors over the last year, and a lot of social chatter is around unionization, business practices, and high rates. Uber Eats is “really carrying the load” for the company, he adds. ======== Schwab Network ========...

Brian Moody believes the EV space will struggle with the lack of a tax credit, though he says hybrids can offer a great transition point into stronger EV momentum. He explains what current EV customer trends mean for companies like Toyota Motor Corp. (TM), General Motors (GM), and Tesla (TSLA). Brian talks investors behind the wheel from his perspective, offering insights into EV energy and vehicl...

Micron's (MU) pricing is the company's strongest asset, says Angelo Zino with CFRA. He points to the company's stellar earnings and guidance to back his thesis. Stephen Sopko notes memory supply constraints serving as a key roadblock for the Micron's future growth. Angelo and Stephen offer insights into how the AI-tied company can boost tailwinds and counter headwinds. ======== Sch...

Blake Grayson, CFO of DocuSign (DOCU), joins to break down their latest quarterly earnings. He notes they hit $1B in billings and in free cash flow for the first time and explains how adoption of their Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM) technology is driving growth. The tool is powered by AI, and he explains what it can do for companies to unlock the “true value in their agreements” and why it...

Dan Deming urges investors to stay nimble as markets grapple with crude oil, gold, and silver volatility. That said, he sees trading opportunities available in the markets. Dan offers example options trades for Oracle (ORCL), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), and Starbucks (SBUX) while giving bullish and bearish commentary for his picks. Kevin Green offers technical analysis by looking at the stock cha...

“This year’s [tax] refunds are going to be the largest on record,” says Tony Zabiegala, anticipating an economic boost because Americans are a “nation of spenders.” He sees the U.S. as an innovation leader that is sheltered from the energy crisis, and with the market broadening, he sees opportunities for stock pickers and investors. His stock picks include Blackstone (BX) and Datadog (DDOG) after...

Cristina Fernandez focuses on Williams-Sonoma (WSM) earnings and specialty retail. The stock is falling after the report despite an overall “good quarter.” Cristina notes that three of their four brands showed strength and highlights the positives she sees in the quarter. Guidance was a “solid number” even with a “pretty big impact” from tariffs. She previews Nike (NKE) earnings, looking at their...

Charles Schwab's Nathan Peterson urges investors to pay attention to technical levels in the indices and Nvidia (NVDA), all of which are "battling" key simple moving averages. Cooper Howard focuses on the FOMC by reiterating Fed Chair Jerome Powell's rhetoric: don't put too much emphasis on the dot plot for interest rates. He explains how the commentary plays into bonds. ====...

Jay Hatfield thinks optimism is “appropriate for the U.S., but not really Europe.” He explains how the attacks on Qatar’s LNG facilities is “great” for Cheniere Energy (LNG) and other natural gas companies in the U.S., but will have major impacts abroad. He lays out his case for how the Fed can cut two or three times this year. He still thinks the S&P 500 can hit 8K before year-end, but hedges...

Kevin Green breaks down the New Home Sales report and other economic data from Thursday morning. He discusses how the economic trends could change in upcoming reports due to the U.S.-Iran war. KG then turns to the widening spread between Brent and WTI crude oil, why it’s “not normal,” and developments in the Strait of Hormuz. Kevin turns to the metals falling and what they could mean for equities,...

Ann Miletti discusses opportunities within the market pullback for long-term investors. She explains the catalysts market participants should be watching, including private credit and AI spending. She sees a “great buying opportunity” to diversify outside the U.S., recommending around 5%-10% of portfolios in international markets. She maintains, though, that the U.S. is probably the best place to...

Rivian (RIVN) shares accelerated after Uber Technologies (UBER) said it will invest $1.25 billion into the EV company's robotaxi fleet. Diane King Hall talks about how it signals a gear shift in the autonomous driving industry. On the earnings front, Five Below (FIVE) showed what Diane calls "really strong" same-store sales. Elliott Investment is making another stake, this time in In...

Tiffany McGhee covers the Fed’s decision yesterday and its higher estimations for inflation this year. She says there were “no major surprises” as they signal “caution, not confidence,” and the main theme remains “uncertainty.” She shares some of her stock picks, including Exxon Mobil (XOM) and NextEra (NEE). She emphasizes the criteria of real assets and strong balance sheets. Tiffany also likes...

Uncertainty builds surrounding the future of the U.S.-Iran War and crude oil prices, says Phil Streible. Until there's clarity on a timeline to the end of the conflict, he says crude oil will dominate the commodity trade, fuel price spikes at the gas pump, and limit upside in equities. Phil explains how crude oil volatility expands into the Fed's interest rate cutting cycle, or lack thereo...