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Kroger (KR) shares have been stuck under what Ben Watson of Charles Schwab highlights as a new area of resistance. Is the stock a bargain at current prices? Ben discusses various technical indicators in his analysis of Kroger's chart to explain what's needed for a bullish resurgence. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the M...

While the S&P 500 (SPX) and Nasdaq-100 (NDX) are near record highs, Kevin Green says the rally which drove indexes to new milestones is heavily concentrated. He points out that the Equal Weight S&P 500 is on a significant downtrend, a sign that makes general weakness or rotation likely. Crude oil and yields pulling back offer some relief for stocks. KG, however, points to diesel prices as...

Nvidia (NVDA) upping its share buyback plan, paired with the announcement of a new open agent safety platform, gave a boost to shares. The launch of SpaceX's (SPCX) Starship into orbit wasn't enough to excite investors, though the price action wasn't as stark as that in Boeing (BA). MongoDB (MDB) shares plunged after its CEO announced he was leaving for Meta Platforms (META). Marley Ka...

Geopolitical volatility continues to trickle into economic expectations as heightened crude oil prices keep Treasury yields at historic levels. In global headlines, China is reportedly considering buying AI chips from Nvidia (NVDA). Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas discuss their top takeaways from the first trading session of a new week. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and tr...

JoAnne Bianco sees opportunities in corporate bonds, private credit, shorter duration, and emerging markets as elevated Treasury yields create attractive entry points. She argues income should drive fixed income returns rather than trying to forecast rates, with the ten-year Treasury at 19-year highs punishing longer duration holdings. Bianco also highlights strong bond ETF inflows surpassing $460...

Scott Alter, founder and principal at Standard Communities, says the housing affordability crisis is fundamentally a supply problem worsened by rising interest rates, with the ten-year yield at levels not seen since 2007. He argues the federal government must lead on policy through programs like the Low Income Housing Tax Credit, while highlighting Austin, Texas as a market where added supply has...

Nvidia (NVDA) "is in such a strong position" to offer another $150 billion in share buybacks, says Max Weinbach. The company's total buyback authorization is now an eyewatering $235 billion. Beyond flexing the Mag 7 giant's free cash flow, Max sees the plan as a way to draw in and retain top-tier talent. He also discusses Nvidia's open agent safety platform that includes part...

Charles Schwab's Kevin Horner sees the S&P 500 (SPX) stuck in a sideways consolidation near all-time highs, holding its 50-day moving average as traders wait for a catalyst. He highlights Target (TGT) up 62% year to date and finding support around $154-$155, while Amgen (AMGN) has pulled back from highs and is recapturing key moving averages near $405 with upside potential back toward $445...

Michael Monaghan of Founder ETFs breaks down the Founders 100 strategy, which invests in the 100 best founder-led companies that he says outperform non-founder peers by about 4% CAGR. He highlights names like Meta Platforms (META), CrowdStrike (CRWD), Shopify (SHOP), Nvidia (NVDA), and Palantir (PLTR), and sees the upcoming Anthropic IPO as a potential generational company valued around $2 trillio...

Bryan Gildenberg and Phil Kafarakis break down McDonald's (MCD) next growth plan as the stock sits at 52-week lows. They discuss franchisee tensions, with 98% saying they're not making enough money, the $8.5 billion capital improvement plan, and how fuel prices and GLP-1 usage are reshaping consumer behavior. They also see beverages as a high-margin opportunity while cautioning that comple...

The rise of agentic AI has many questioning the safety around it, and whether more guardrails need to be established. Lisa Martin says her biggest concern lies in the "fragmentation" of AI regulation requirements between companies like OpenAI and Anthropic. That fragmentation extends to AI sentiment, with Lisa pointing to the stark difference in views on safety. She takes investors throu...

R.J. Hottovy sees a bifurcation in the restaurant industry with fine dining holding strong while quick service and casual dining soften as middle income consumers trade down to value grocers. He notes McDonald's (MCD) visit declines as competition from food retail channels grows, with remodels and AI initiatives eyed as a longer term catalyst. Hottovy also sees Starbucks (SBUX) store closures...

LikeFolio's Megan Brantley sees consumer interest in Carnival (CCL) up about 15% year over year with strong forward looking demand for the 2027 cruise season. She notes Carnival's value positioning is drawing families booking seven day cruises and party crowds on four day trips, with onboard spending up 9% last quarter even as ticket prices rose just 2%. Brantley remains cautiously bullish...

Logan Ryan sits down with Diane King Hall for Market Overtime to talk about his life after football and the financial journey he has undergone over the last two years. He discusses the importance of building a portfolio early in life and offers insights into his investing philosophy, along with ways it changed since being a part of the NFL. Logan addresses his bullishness on the Mag 7 and compares...

Meta Platforms (META) being able to connect its Muse AI agent with its greater ecosystem through platforms like Whatsapp strengthens the Mag 7 giant's AI earnings potential and audience outlook, says Ali Mogharabi. The problem? Not everyone trusts Muse quite yet. David Nicholson emphasizes the trust issue, though he believes Muse gives Meta a leg up in utilizing user data to maximize engagemen...

Adobe Digital Insight's Vivek Pandya forecasts a record holiday season with over $275 billion in online sales and 6.7% growth. He expects October to top $95 billion, Black Friday to gain ground on Cyber Monday, and AI traffic to surge 130% year over year. Electronics, health and beauty, and grocery are all standout growth categories. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor a...

The only time market breadth has been "this bad" was in 1973 and in 1999 into 2000, says Matthew Tuttle. While it doesn't blare emergency alarm for stocks, Matthew warns on buying AI-related stock dips until Micron's (MU) earnings and urges investors consider hedges for portfolio protection. On Micron itself, Matthew says he would "love to see them blow away the whisper numb...

Assia Georgieva, CEO of Infinity Research, examines how the Ukraine conflict disrupted European cruise travel from the U.S. and fueled a boom in Caribbean and Alaskan itineraries, while sizing up Carnival (CCL) ahead of earnings given its unique European exposure. Tom White then outlines an options trade on Royal Caribbean (RCL), citing its stronger balance sheet and recent partnership with Sandal...

Marley Kayden talks about a pair of headlines moving Nvidia (NVDA) at the start of Monday's trading day, particularly on the Mag 7 company's announcement of an open agent safety platform. The initiative addresses recent concerns of AI development occurring too quickly. Also on Marley's radar: Nvidia's additional $150 billion in share buybacks. Charles Moon of Prosper Trading Academ...

Charles Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders says we have not "put the inflation genie back in the bottle by any means." She highlights core PCE, GDP, and PMI data this week as candidates set to move the stock and bond markets. As she says, "it certainly has potential" to change the Fed's interest rate path. Kevin Gordon tells investors to consider Fed commentary suggesting a clear...

Economic data will do a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to moving markets this week, says Kevin Green. Keep an eye out for a tentatively hot core PCE print, something KG believes will lead to a "dead cat bounce" in treasuries. Crude oil prices remain elevated due to lingering tensions between the U.S. and Iran. KG outlines the key levels energy bulls need to watch as geopolitical...

Kevin Nicholson sees investors shifting toward fixed income as yields cross the 5% threshold, with demand concentrated at the front end of the curve. He expects the ten year could reach 5.5% without a resolution by midterms but return to the 4.75% to 5% range if one emerges, while preferring interest rate risk over tight credit spreads. Nicholson remains bullish on equities into year end, citing s...

William Lee, chief economist and managing director at Global Economic Advisors, examines what comes next for the Fed after the September rate hike and how geopolitical pain points are impacting the equity and debt markets. He also weighs in on the risks to watch in private credit and goes through various economic scenarios the Fed may face in the next few years. ======== Schwab Network ======== Em...

The VIX being on the lower end of its 52-week range is something that surprises Joe Tigay due to the geopolitical and economic risks weighing against the stock market. He still tells investors not to expect a dip below 15 for a substantial period of time. On the AI trade, Joe sees accelerating spending from hyperscalers like Alphabet (GOOGL) as a clear signal there's room to run for tech. Joe...

Micron (MU) is seeing more bullish momentum heading into Wednesday's earnings, as Diane explains Baird's price target hike for the stock. Meanwhile, Roblox (RBLX) was slapped with a downgrade from Jefferies over concerns of a waning user base. Royal Caribbean (RCL) got an upgrade from BofA on expectations the company will be more protected than peers from geopolitical woes. ======== Schwab...