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"We think the relief rally was certainly warranted on the good news we saw out of Iran," says Ryan Isherwood. He discusses why he's bullish on energy and AI, as well as the upside potential in Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and Southwest (LUV). He also talks about how the oil spike could put the Fed in a box, but he's pretty constructive on the economy overall assuming the Iran issue can...

Kevin Hincks says people are "naive" to expect an immediate resolution to the U.S.-Iran War. That said, even as crude oil taps $100 once again, Kevin points out that options traders are pricing in significantly lower crude moves months down the line. He then turns to the latest economic data with the jobless claims report, along with the delayed February GDP and core PCE prints. ========...

Charles Schwab's Nathan Peterson talks about the three key factors he sees hitting Bitcoin prices and trapping it in "sideways consolidation." However, technicals in Bitcoin's price action show bulls staging a potential run. On crypto regulation, Nate explains the "devil in the details" crypto investors need to know around the latest Clarity Act developments. He then to...

Sam Vadas and Alex Coffey offer a closer look into headlines that slipped under the main development on the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Among Sam and Alex's picks: a South Korean-led tech rally and Wall Street gearing up for the true start to a new earnings season. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for a...

David Busch, Co-CIO of Trajan Wealth, says geopolitical risk and elevated energy prices have left the U.S. economy firm but increasingly fragile. He explains how Middle East tensions are pressuring inflation while the Federal Reserve remains constrained, even as artificial intelligence infrastructure continues to drive opportunity in select sectors. He also outlines why diversification beyond larg...

Lumentum (LITE) recently received lots of attention after Nvidia (NVDA) made a $2 billion strategic investment into the company. George Tsilis talks about the photonic tech company's staggering 1,600% year-over-year rally and the Mizuho price target hike adding to those massive gains Wednesday. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options inv...

Brandon Rakszawski discusses the pressure facing alternative asset managers as private credit concerns and liquidity mismatches drive investor redemptions. He explains why retail‑focused vehicles are under stress while institutional demand for firms like Blackstone (BX), Brookfield (BAM), and Blue Owl (OWL) remains intact. Despite sharp drawdowns, interest in the VanEck Listed Private Equity ETF (...

Ben Emons breaks down how escalating Middle East tensions are reshaping global energy markets and complicating the inflation outlook. He explains why disruptions to physical oil flows are widening the gap between futures pricing and real‑world supply premiums, raising risks for central banks. Emons also weighs whether equity momentum can hold unless geopolitical de‑escalation restores stability to...

Ben Ayers says the latest FOMC minutes show a Federal Reserve caught between persistent inflation and growing labor‑market risks, even as rate cuts remain delayed. Chuck Lieberman adds that distortions in employment data are making economic signals harder to read, while geopolitical tensions keep energy prices volatile. The panel also weighs whether earnings strength can hold up amid rising global...

Tim Harder says recent volatility tied to geopolitics has created a rare opportunity for investors to rebalance portfolios. He explains why maintaining AI exposure while reducing concentration risk in the S&P 500 ($SPX) may favor mid‑ and small‑cap stocks, along with dividend strategies like the iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO). Harder also weighs in on international diversification, cr...

Phillip Streible sees energy markets staying fragile over what he considers a fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. He explains why physical oil supply tightness and higher transit costs near the Strait of Hormuz could keep crude prices elevated, even as longer‑dated futures price in skepticism. He also highlights Cheniere Energy (LNG) and Exxon Mobil (XOM) as ways to position through ongoi...

Philip Diehl, president of the U.S. Money Reserve, is skeptical the two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran will even hold due to the stark differences between goals. He explains how the situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz serves as a "cautionary tale" for other countries as they rebuild strategic oil reserves. Philip later turns to equities and explains why Nvidia (NVDA) and...

Logan Gilland believes Apple's (AAPL) decision to temporarily stay on the sidelines of the AI trade is a smart one. While other Mag 7 giants spend hundreds of billions on buildout, Logan expects the iPhone maker to see how the AI race plays out before choosing a winner to work with. He sees Apple's gargantuan tech ecosystem giving it an edge in AI adoption. Logan names Alphabet (GOOGL) as...

Gen Z is "definitely less into drinking" compared to all of their older peers, says Landon Swan with LikeFolio. It's creating a disconnect between Constellation Brands (STZ) and its audience. That said, LikeFolio's data shows an increase in Constellation's web traction while key competitors fell. Landon weighs headwinds Gen Z presents to the company and the greater alcohol in...

Delta Air Lines (DAL) shares soared after earnings highlighted strength in premium and corporate travel. David Nelson and Meghna Maharishi discuss why the airline is better insulated from economic shocks than discount rivals, even as energy volatility clouds guidance. They also explore consolidation potential and how loyalty revenue and premium cabin growth are helping Delta navigate rising costs....

Charles Schwab's Mike Townsend says Wednesday's relief rally has "rational exuberance" but remains riddled with uncertainty. While Mike believes President Trump "bought himself a couple of weeks," rising gas prices is something he sees creating headwinds for the GOP into midterm elections. Existing damages to energy infrastructure in the Middle East only extends the tim...

CFRA's Garrett Nelson talks about the key expectations investors should watch heading into earnings for Constellation Brands (STZ) after Wednesday's close. He then shifts gears by turning to Tesla (TSLA) and its goals ahead of the Mag 7 company's earnings later this month. Tom White offers an example options trade for Constellation Brands. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering ev...

AI chips, retails giants, and legacy motorcycles take Don Kaufman's focus amid a sharp rally on headlines of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire. He sees Harley Davidson (HOG) shares hitting the gas in the near-future, Walmart (WMT) capturing more bearish interest, and Marvell (MRVL) continuing its recent uptrend as retail trade accelerates. Don backs his Big 3 with example options trades while Rick Ducat o...

Market volatility remains elevated, but signs of downside exhaustion are beginning to emerge. Michele Schneider points to relative strength in the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) and transportation stocks while highlighting the importance of watching the U.S. dollar and long‑term bonds for broader risk signals. She also flags agriculture and selective tech names, including Alphabet (GOOGL) and Micr...

Airlines and cruise lines rallied double digits while crude oil plunged over 17% at Wednesday's opening bell. Diane King Hall explains the price action and how earnings from Delta Airlines (DAL) added to optimism for the travel industry. As Diane notes, tech got a boost from the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, including Mag 7 giants like Nvidia (NVDA), Microsoft (MSFT), and Amazon (AMZN). ======== Schwab...

Charles Schwab's Joe Mazzola believes there's more going on than short covering in Wednesday's trading action after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. That said, he warns investors that a reversal of headlines will lead markets to sell off once again. In the meantime, Joe says it gives more time for the Fed to "sit on their hands" for interest rates. He sees th...

Markets are attempting a volatile rebound as geopolitical tensions complicate the outlook for the S&P 500 (SPX). Frances Newton explains why traders are quick to call a bottom despite the risk of a dead cat bounce and why the 200‑day moving average remains critical. The discussion also looks at gold and oil signals, trade policy pressures, and lingering supply‑chain damage, with Delta Air Line...

6,812 is the level to watch in the S&P 500 (SPX) for Wednesday, says Kevin Green, believing a push above that level will cement the strength of the current relief rally. Looking ahead, brace for energy disruptions to create further price volatility. KG points to stocks and commodities beyond crude oil futures to watch. He adds "there's a lot to really work through" when it comes...

Rebecca Walser says she's surprised by the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and remains wary of Wall Street getting too far ahead of headlines. Any reversal of peace talks is something Rebecca sees igniting another market sell-off. She later explains where she sees the biggest impacts on the inflation front an offers her CPI expectations. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trade...

Coinbase (COIN) is making "short-term repair" in the stock, says Rachel Dashiell with Charles Schwab. One warning sign she sees in the bounce back: momentum. She explains how technical indicators show mixed signals when it comes to where shares will move next. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitab...