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Christian Hoffmann says the “flight to safety” trade was broken in March and sees reset opportunities in the current volatility. He thinks we’re in the “second inning” and shares some of his firm’s ETFs he believes investors might be interested in. He points to fixed-income opportunities he sees as “mispriced” and explains how he would play the sector. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering e...

Micron (MU) has muscled outstanding strength as a huge winner in the AI trade, rallying almost 350% over the last year. Rick Ducat shows how old resistance shaped into new support for the memory chipmaker as shares trade at record highs into Wednesday's earnings. He turns to what he calls "pricey" options activity heading into the report. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering e...

Hotter-than-expected PPI and crude oil volatility remain key focuses for Jack Janasiewicz ahead of Wednesday's trading session. He talks about investment strategies to keep in mind with inflation concerns heating up once again. Turning to stocks, Jack says now is the time to turn away from the Mag 7 and look into the broader market. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor an...

"The big action is going to be in the summary of economic projections and, of course, the press conference," says Joe Brusuelas on Wednesday's interest rate decision from the FOMC. He's leaning toward December for the next rate cut due to the committee staying "cautious" until the U.S.-Iran uncertainty subsides. Joe talks about how crude oil prices play a role in the de...

With the FOMC expected to pause interest rate cuts in Wednesday's decision, Kevin Green urges investors to keep an eye on the crude oil trade. He believes the commodity will remain the key driver to market momentum. Staying in the energy space, KG talks nuclear power with Oklo Inc.'s (OKLO) earnings as it races to get reactors online for a revenue stream. He later weighs on Lululemon (LULU...

Starbucks (SBUX) shares recently got a jolt of caffeine after jumping to 52-week highs. Rachel Dashiell with Charles Schwab turns to the short and long-term price action of the coffee giant as it shapes up a rebound story. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download...

Sam Vadas explains why airline stocks like Delta (DAL) and American Airlines (AAL) took off on today's session and previews Wednesday's interest rate decision from the Fed. Sam Vadas explains why airline stocks like Delta (DAL) and American Airlines (AAL) took off on today's session and previews Wednesday's interest rate decision from the Fed. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empow...

Nvidia (NVDA) is stuck in a sideways phase as markets shift from AI training to the inference era. Shay Boloor explains why rising competition from AMD (AMD) and in-house hyperscaler chips is pressuring sentiment, and why the next growth leg depends on consumer AI and physical AI adoption. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risk...

Oklo Inc. (OKLO) is a black sheep in the utilities sector due to its profound volatility — and more than 115% year-over-year rally. Rick Ducat compares the stock's moves to peers to show how significant its moves were. He turns to Oklo's chart to weigh where the next breakout can occur into earnings, then looks at options activity among traders. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every in...

Andy Wang reacts to the new guidance from Delta Airlines (DAL), emphasizing strong demand even after the beginning of the U.S./Iran war. He notes that they have pricing power due to the loyal, premium customer pool they’ve built. There could be some pulled forward demand as consumers see rising oil prices, but he attributes it more to the wealthier customers. He notes they also own a refinery, hel...

Stash Graham explains that before the U.S./Iran war, there were multiple tailwinds for risk assets, making him more constructive. However, he thinks the war can erode market resilience as it drags on, keeping energy prices high. Allies refusing to support U.S. efforts in the Strait of Hormuz signal a prolonged conflict, potentially leading to energy infrastructure shutdowns. Stash explains where h...

Kevin Horner’s Technical Tuesday charts cover the S&P 500 (SPX), CrowdStrike (CRWD) and Coinbase (COIN). The SPX bounce over the last few days is a “little dubious,” he says, noting that it is still below the 20-day moving average, which could act as resistance. Traders should prepare for more choppiness and volatility, he adds. CrowdStrike is at a “make or break level” after popping off lows...

Alex Fink, U.S. CEO and co-founder of Swarmer (SWMR), talks about the company's public trading debut Tuesday where the stock rallied as much as 600%. He points to "great demand" from Ukraine being a pivotal growth driver. It's not just drone technology playing a role in future growth, with Alex noting software development as Swarmer's next focus. He later notes the company&#3...

Mike Miedler and Odeta Kushi discuss the housing market and the latest Pending Home Sales report. “People really feel like demand is coming back into the market,” Mike says, adding that “we are up every single week” in sales year-over-year – excepting the spate of blizzards. “We’re getting this more normalized spring selling season.” Odeta sees “fragile green shoots” on the demand side and notes a...

"It's our belief this could end up lasting longer" than markets are pricing in, says Sam Stovall on the U.S.-Iran War. He turns back the pages of history books to explain how prior crude oil disruptions which led to bear markets compare and contrast to what we're seeing today. Sam also notes Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM), Walmart (WMT), and Nvidia (NVDA) as stocks to watch ahead....

One trader sees notable upside in Adobe (ADBE) shares over the next three days. The same can't be said for Nvidia (NVDA), where one trader issued 40,000 put contracts for April. As for Palo Alto Networks (PANW), a third trader sees upside in the same period. Tom White turns to unusual options activity for all three tech-centric stocks. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor...

Cam Harvey compares technological revolutions through history to the evolution of AI, arguing that it is “completely different.” For example, horse-drawn cab drivers have transitioned into the modern Uber driver – but now self-driving is coming for those jobs. Other areas he sees disrupted are tax preparation and the legal profession. “There’s actually four different technological revolutions happ...

LikeFolio’s Landon Swan shares consumer sentiment data for Lululemon (LULU) ahead of earnings. He thinks that things are beginning to turn around, though he adds a caveat that they’re “measuring from a very low bar.” He notes rising competition, higher costs, and innovation flops over the last few years. He makes the case that the bottom might be in, looking at strong holiday data, and believes th...

Charles Schwab's Joe Mazzola makes the case that Nvidia (NVDA) is "cheap" as the company's GTC 2026 event hits its second day, despite investors staying wary on the AI trade. Tom White adds to the discussion by calling the Mag 7 giant's price action "puzzling" with a lack of bullish conviction despite partnership and tech advancements. Both offer example options tra...

Tucker Perkins offers an international perspective on the crude oil trade as prices hover around $95. One market he sees getting hit especially hard: India, as dwindling propane supplies impact many aspects of its economy. For now, Tucker believes "it's all about" the Strait of Hormuz and how fast the conflict in the area can resolve before price pressures will ease.  ======== Schwab...

David Swartz and Melissa Otto preview Lululemon (LULU) earnings. David doesn’t expect any surprises from the report and thinks investors will be focused on the CEO search. “There’s kind of a lot of drama going on,” with both LULU’s founder and activist investor Elliott Investment pushing for change. Melissa thinks competition is hitting it hard, and Lululemon “really needs to deliver” on the new c...

From oil, beauty, and therapeutic resource stocks, Tammy Marshall turns to three companies she sees as unsung market opportunities. The Fibonacci Princess offers insight and example options trades for Permian Resources (PR), e.l.f. Beauty (ELF), and Sanofi (SNY). Rick Ducat adds to Tammy's analysis by giving investors a glimpse at key support and resistance levels.  ======== Schwab Network ===...

Chris Ward thinks the Fed is “in a tight spot” and needs to “take aggressive action to stimulate the economy.” However, he thinks they’re “helpless” and won’t do anything at their meeting this week. “We are on the precipice of going back into an inflationary environment.” Chris is taking risk off the table and thinks the market could fall from here, saying now might be the time to sell. ======== S...

Carley Garner outlines her case that the bull run in crude oil will end in April. In the meantime, she warns investors to stay nimble on which equities and other commodities crude oil prices will move, as some change pending on the session. When it comes to supply constraints, Carley believes markets may be overreacting. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every...

Charles Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders says Tuesday's trading action hinges a lot on U.S.-Iran War developments. With companies like Honeywell (HON) weighing on the conflict's impact to companies, Liz Ann believes investors and analysts alike are wanting more clarity when it comes to earnings. Michelle Gibley outlines her interest rate expectations for global central banks as the FOMC readie...