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Tuesday was more of a rotation day than a "flight to safety" trade, says Jed Ellerbroek, saying he's surprised to see investors buying the dip earlier than expected. Looking ahead, he talks about how investors are turning the page on the AI story from risk to value. Companies with sustainable profits are ones Jed sees surviving while riskier stocks need to prove themselves. For more...

Sweta Singh talks about the balance of the Fed's dual mandate and how it's constantly shifting due to evolving geopolitical risks. Crude oil's price spike is one key factor to the balance risk, with higher prices potentially curbing interest rate cut expectations for 2026. Sweta also notes private credit risks as something to watch in the weeks ahead. ======== Schwab Network ======== E...

Todd Rosenbluth with VettaFi notes that non-U.S. ETFs saw their second strongest month on record for inflows. This shift toward international markets is one Todd believes is caused by a combination in U.S. economic uncertainty and higher growth outlook abroad. He later talks about the ETF strategies he recommends for investors. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader,...

Tesla's (TSLA) bumpy ride in stock price has the attention of Charles Schwab's Kevin Horner on Wednesday's Chart of the Day. He points to the latest upgrade from Bank of America as a potential catalyst to lift shares off a recent floor he highlights in his technical analysis. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Marke...

Reports signaling talks between the U.S. and Iran have investors hopeful for a shorter than feared war in the Middle East. Kevin Green explains how the headlines will affect price action in crude oil and the energy sector as supply pressure builds. In the crypto space, KG touches on Bitcoin crossing above $70,000 for the first time in a month. On the earnings front, CrowdStrike (CRWD) regained ove...

Geopolitical tensions and energy price risks are testing market resilience, but David Nicholas says stability in high‑yield credit suggests equities may avoid a worst‑case outcome. He highlights a shift toward quality assets, including a strategy that pairs commodities with miners to capture upside in gold and silver. Nicholas also sees opportunity in select defense names like AeroVironment (AVAV)...

Elliott Investments takes a $1 billion stake in Pinterest (PINS) and international stocks follow Wall Street to the downside. Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas walk through headlines that slipped under many investors' radars in Tuesday's trading session. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all inv...

CrowdStrike (CRWD) sold off with many of its software peers amid fears AI will replace many related companies. Earnings offer a chance to reverse sentiment. Charles Schwab's Ben Watson turns to a short-term and one-year chart in CrowdStrike to show where the stock can regain momentum. Options activity doubled heading into the postmarket earnings. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering eve...

Bhavin Shah, senior vice president and general manager of ServiceNow (NOW), joins to talk about the company adding Moveworks to its Autonomous Workforce AI platform that the company aims to use in the enterprise space. He walks investors through the process its AI agents take to enhance and speed up workflows for customers. Bhavin later explains how it intertwines the tech with clients like CVS He...

While the S&P 500 (SPX) showed some weakness on geopolitical volatility, Zed Francis says the real warning signals are coming from rates and credit markets. With credit spreads widening, paired with oil prices pointing to more persistent inflation, Francis urges investors to watch credit closely to determine whether markets are consolidating or facing deeper structural stress. ======== Schwab...

Paramount Skydance (PSKY) has won the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), but at a steep cost with significant regulatory risk. James Czerniawski outlines the $31-per-share deal and the added burden of a $2.8 billion breakup fee owed to Netflix (NFLX) after Paramount outbid the streamer. James adds that U.S., UK, and EU regulators tightening scrutiny of media mergers adds to headwinds fo...

Michael Cuggino says market volatility creates opportunity for disciplined investors willing to rebalance rather than react to headlines. He favors diversification across U.S. equities, commodities, and precious metals, highlighting Morgan Stanley (MS) alongside defense and industrial names like Lockheed Martin (LMT) and Parker‑Hannifin (PH). While AI and defense valuations remain elevated, Cuggin...

Mike Willis, co-founder and CEO of Cyber Hornet ETFs, says Bitcoin and Ethereum are both buys amid steep sell-offs in the crypto space. While the assets trade around 50% below their all-time highs, he expects historical rebounds to repeat history. Increased institutional exposure adds to Mike's bull case. He later explains how his firm's ETFs allow clients to invest in cryptocurrencies and...

There are short-term opportunities in the SaaS-pocalypse, says John Freeman, but you need to be careful in the software names you look at. Names he sees rebounding in the space include ServiceNow (NOW), Microsoft (MSFT), and Amazon (AMZN). Scott Kessler adds color to the commentary by saying not to paint the entire sector "with a broad brush." Enterprise relationships and platformization...

Market volatility is driving price action as indices try to rebound from early lows. Kevin Horner says the S&P 500 (SPX) must hold 6,775 to stay constructive. At the stock level, McCormick & Company (MKC) is testing key moving averages for a potential reversal, while Align Technology (ALGN) remains technically strong as long as it holds above its 50-day moving average. ======== Schwab Netw...

Rising geopolitical risk and a spike in the VIX are complicating expectations for the 2026 IPO market. Samuel Kerr says higher energy costs, inflation pressure, and single-stock volatility are making investors cautious, especially as tech multiples face strain from heavy AI-related capital spending. With recent IPOs like Klarna (KLAR), Navan (NAVN), and StubHub (STUB) struggling post-listing, Kerr...

The Paramount–Skydance (PSKY) merger is reshaping the media landscape, drawing comparisons to past mega-deals like Disney–Fox and raising questions about long-term box office impact. Shawn Robbins says the theatrical business is becoming increasingly event-driven, with premium formats like IMAX and Dolby outperforming as studios target younger audiences and gaming-based IP. While release schedules...

Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) is navigating a tougher retail backdrop after a sharp pullback driven by tighter guidance and tariff concerns. LikeFolio's Landon Swan points to strong holiday performance, rising web traffic, and year-over-year demand growth that continues to outpace peers like Gap Inc. (GAP), American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), and Urban Outfitters (URBN). ======== Schwab Network =...

Geopolitical instability in the Middle East is prompting investors to reassess the defense sector. Steven Wieting says much of the conflict-driven impact may already be priced in, noting strong gains in defense hardware alongside lagging cybersecurity performance. Garrett Smith argues that rising defense budgets and growing demand for drones can still raise challenges for legacy defense companies...

Look for stocks and commodities that moved "too far, too fast," says Jessica Inskip, as they can provide trading opportunities in volatile markets like the one we're currently experiencing. She later highlights her Big 3 in Fastenal (FAST), Nvidia (NVDA), and Alphabet (GOOGL) to explain her bullish expectations in each. Kevin Green adds perspective to Jessica's picks by taking in...

"When we look back at this two or three weeks today, we'll see it as an amazing buy opportunity," says Eddie Ghabour in referencing Tuesday's market-wide sell-off. Corners of the market he sees as buying opportunities: small caps, housing, and emerging markets through the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM). Eddie also expects gold to continue its run higher while chipmakers will go through a...

Macquarie has a neutral rating on CrowdStrike (CRWD) heading into earnings, though Steve Koenig says his firm sees strength in the cybersecurity firms. He believes AI risks to businesses offer long-term cash flow even though CrowdStrike and similar stocks got hit by the "SaaS-quatch." Tom White offers an example options trade for the cybersecurity firm. ======== Schwab Network ======== E...

Target (TGT) missed on revenue expectations but beat on earnings. Additionally, the retail giant backed its metrics with guidance that impressed the Street. Marley Kayden takes investors through the report and highlights what's driving the positive price action on a strong down day for markets. On the options front, Tim Biggam offers an example trader for Target. ======== Schwab Network ======...

Reclaiming technical support in the major indices will be crucial for a market rebound, says Charles Schwab's Nathan Peterson. That will be difficult is the Iran-U.S. conflict is not short-lived. He explains how a ramp in volatility hits stocks and lifts crude oil, natural gas, and other energy commodities. Nathan later turns to the software picture and opportunities he sees through technical...

Geopolitical instability in the Middle East and tariff-driven market shock are forcing investors to reassess risk across assets. Jake Dollarhide warns that a surge in oil above $100 is possible could delay the Fed interest rate cuts until 2027, even as Treasury yields spike and global markets sell off. While cracks are emerging in private credit, Jake says disciplined investors who stay long throu...