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All victims of the "SaaS-pocalypse" are being looked at once again, says R. Ray Wang. Once the U.S.-Iran War ends, he believes the reinvigoration of AI chip interest will lift software as well. For Nvidia (NVDA) in particular, he expects the Mag 7 giant to show strength in every piece of the AI trade. How well it will dominate depends on how fast energy and chemical products can move thr...

Brent crude oil will fall back around the $80 "if the war ends tomorrow" between the U.S. and Iran, says Andrew Graham, pointing to an oversupply of the commodity aiding a bear case. Ben Cook still believes the disruptions already made to the energy trade will prove meaningful long-term. The panel weighs on crude oil's volatile impacts to the U.S., global markets and the Fed's in...

Brian Seay explains why reacting to market volatility and geopolitical headlines can undermine long‑term returns. He discusses a K‑shaped economy driven by AI investment and infrastructure spending. He also notes that energy markets appear to be pricing in a swift geopolitical resolution, and he emphasizes disciplined allocation across stocks, gold, and real estate to navigate structural shifts. =...

Fabio Bin explores the rise of a new “connection economy” as consumers move away from screen‑based engagement toward real‑world experiences. He explains how companies like WeRoad are addressing loneliness with connection‑driven travel, while similar shifts are reshaping dining, fitness, and local communities. The trend suggests the next phase of growth may come from monetizing meaningful in‑person...

LikeFolio's Andy Swan explains why Best Buy (BBY) continues to lose ground to rivals like Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT), and Costco (COST). He breaks down weakening web traffic, rising competition from Amazon (AMZN), and why partnerships and dividends may not be enough to offset high costs and limited organic growth. As big‑box competitors improve their online models, Best Buy’s long‑term positi...

Pierre Buhler and Stephen Biggar break down why Goldman Sachs (GS) shares fell despite posting strong earnings to kick off bank reporting season. They discuss how geopolitical risk and lingering stagflation fears are weighing on investor confidence, while banks quietly build reserves despite favorable rate dynamics. The conversation also looks ahead to earnings from JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Bank of A...

Andrew Chanin, CEO of ProcureAM, breaks down why a potential SpaceX IPO could reshape both the space industry and U.S. equity markets. He examines how an unprecedented valuation may force index rule changes, drive renewed interest across the space sector, and spark consolidation as firms compete for strategic dominance. The discussion also explores the evolving role of the Procure Space ETF (UFO)...

Patrick Mueller warns that geopolitical risk and cooling momentum in technology could trigger a broader market pullback. He discusses why stretched A.I. expectations may lead to institutional profit‑taking, while opportunities shift toward energy, infrastructure, and income‑generating strategies. Mueller highlights dividend overlays, grid infrastructure, and traditional energy as ways to stay bala...

Aquiles Larrea, Jr. turns to three stocks that experienced recent downswings and following rebounds which he sees building in the coming weeks and months. He offers bullish cases for CubeSmart (CUBE), Firefly Aerospace (FLY), and Intel (INTC). Rick Ducat backs Aquiles's analysis with technical insight into key levels to watch on the charts. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every inv...

As earnings season begins, Macrae Sykes offers a big picture perspective on the banking space and how their reports serve as buoys amid geopolitical and private credit woes. He highlights key metrics to mind in companies like JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Citigroup (C), Bank of America (BAC) and others. Tom White turns to an example options trade for Citigroup. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering...

Michael Shaoul examines the market’s fragile response to escalating tensions in Iran and the risk of energy supply disruptions. He argues that oil priced between $90 and $100 remains manageable for U.S. consumers and sees a rotation into energy stocks as nominal growth persists despite sticky inflation. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Option...

"We expect the Fed to remain on hold for several meetings," says Collin Martin. He points to inflation risks over the energy trade and rising possibility of stagflation as key headwinds that keep the FOMC locked on interest rates. Collin adds that the longer crude oil prices remain elevated, the greater the risks to the U.S. economy. If you're worried about inflation, Collin offers p...

Nike (NKE) shares continue to step down to 11-year lows as earnings and guidance show a rocky path ahead for the legacy athletic shoe company. Marley Kayden talks about a downgrade from HSBC adding to the downward pressure for Nike. Prosper Trading Academy's Mike Shorr offers an example options trade for the stock. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every ma...

Breaking news from a report that Iran can come back to the negotiating table offered a market lift, reversing an initial down open for stocks. Kevin Green talks about what the headlines mean for equities and crude oil prices as a U.S. blockade around the Strait of Hormuz begins. That said, KG warns investors to brace for further pain if peace talks remain fragile, from commodities to global market...

Bob Lang breaks down rising Middle East risk, a surprisingly stable oil market, and widening sector divergences. He highlights continued strength in semiconductors like Nvidia (NVDA) ahead of TSMC (TSM) earnings, persistent weakness in software, and a growing disconnect between economic growth and profit expectations as earnings season ramps up. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every in...

Diane King Hall looks at the biggest analyst updates causing stocks to move at the start of Monday's trading session. Best Buy's (BBY) double downgrade from Goldman Sachs gave a black eye to the retail space as the firm sees risks in the company's sales. Diane later turns to positive notes with Jefferies upgrading Starbucks (SBUX) and Barclays upgrading Constellation Brands (STZ). ====...

The Mag 7 still has plenty of buying opportunity, says Kenny Polcari, even as global market grapple with uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. He eyes Microsoft (MSFT) in particular as a company he sees as vastly undervalued after a 33% sell-off. Kenny later explains the red and green flags he sees in the financial sector as big banks kick off earnings season. Also on Kenny's radar: Ir...

Kevin Hincks explains everything surrounding the futures moves and why markets are seeing a rebound off lows heading into Monday's trading session. Also on his radar: the start of earnings season. He highlights big banks like JPMorgan Chase (JPM) and Goldman Sachs (GS) as litmus tests for earnings ahead. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. O...

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) reports earnings Tuesday morning as earnings season starts while markets find their footing amid geopolitical uncertainty. Rick Ducat highlights key levels to watch on the chart for the big bank stock, while Tom White turns to an example options trade for JPMorgan Chase. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve ri...

With the Middle East truce starting to show cracks after U.S. negotiations with Iran ended without a deal, stock futures are falling and oil prices are spiking on Monday morning. Kevin Green discusses what this may mean for the global economy is the U.S. planned blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, gold's weakness, and the kickoff of earnings season with Goldman Sachs (GS) reporting. ======== Sch...

Jay Hatfield calls the developments of failed peace talks between the U.S. and Iran "mildly bullish." Additionally, his expectations for earnings remain high despite uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Jay offers a full perspective around his bull case with a focus on an inflation plunge once the strait reopens. He holds an 8,000 year-end price target for the S&P 500 (SPX)....

CoreWeave (CRWV) is moving higher in the premarket after Macquarie upgraded the stock to outperform and raised its price target to $125 from $90. Rachel Dashiell says that on the short-term chart, the ADX indicator shows that a big move could be coming in either direction, while the long-term shows more of a trend towards an upside breakout. CoreWeave (CRWV) is moving higher in the premarket after...

CoreWeave (CRWV) is moving higher in the premarket after Macquarie upgraded the stock to outperform and raised its price target to $125 from $90. Rachel Dashiell says that on the short-term chart, the ADX indicator shows that a big move could be coming in either direction, while the long-term shows more of a trend towards an upside breakout. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every invest...

Marvell is emerging as a critical player in the A.I. infrastructure buildout, with roughly 75% of its business now tied to data centers, cloud, and custom silicon. In this Tech Corner, George Tsilis breaks down how Marvell is capitalizing on surging A.I. demand through partnerships with Nvidia and major hyperscalers, and what its latest earnings reveal about growth across networking, interconnects...

Pressure continues to build in software as ServiceNow (NOW) leads a broader pullback tied to fading confidence in A.I. positioning. Attention is shifting from inflation pressures abroad and geopolitical risk to the start of earnings season, with key reports ahead from TSM (TSM), ASML (ASML), Netflix (NFLX), JPMorgan (JPM), and PepsiCo (PEP). Together, the results should offer fresh insight into su...