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The current relief rally Seana Smith sees in markets is one she's not fully confident in. Until there's a lasting resolution between the U.S. and Iran, she doesn't see the ceasefire having much weight in easing long-term tensions. Seana talks about the opportunities she sees ahead, especially in tech and defense. Turning to the slump in Microsoft (MSFT), she sees the Mag 7 company as a...

Medicare insurers rally after a finalized 2.48% Medicare Advantage payment increase, easing margin pressure across the sector. Samsung (SSNLF) signals a sharp memory chip recovery, while Apple (AAPL) sees volatility tied to foldable device headlines. Attention now turns to Fed minutes, Delta (DAL) earnings, and what rising fuel costs mean for consumers and travel demand. ======== Schwab Network ==...

Aryan Sheikhalian explains why Bitcoin continues to trade like a risk asset rather than a true hedge, and what institutions still need to see for the “digital gold” thesis to hold. He breaks down the growing divergence between Bitcoin and Ethereum, the rise of tokenized treasuries, and how stablecoins may reshape payments as regulation and infrastructure mature. ======== Schwab Network ======== Em...

David A. Perez explains why this tax season is seeing a surge in early and error‑prone filings as investors grapple with changes to SALT deductions and depreciation rules. He outlines why AI tools from Google (GOOGL) and Microsoft (MSFT) fall short on tax nuance, discusses higher refunds, and stresses why filing extensions may be critical to avoid costly mistakes. ======== Schwab Network ========...

SpaceX is expected to dominate discussions throughout global markets once it makes its public trading debut. "How big can it get?" It's the question Laura Rippy poses to investors as the "space economy" expands. She explains how SpaceX, paired with its business arms through Starlink and xAI, reach into other industries she sees leaving long-lasting impacts. ======== Schwab...

Ryan Terpstra, CEO of ITRS, warns that geopolitical stress and cloud concentration are testing the resilience of U.S. financial infrastructure. He explains the risks of hyperscaler dependence, the shift away from “vibe coding” toward agentic AI platforms, and why AI‑driven digital workers are increasing—not reducing—demand for engineers. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor a...

Christopher Davis talks about the uneasiness surrounding the U.S. and Iran and how it detracts from what was a strong earnings and economic outlook prior to the conflict. He then looks into Alphabet (GOOGL) and Microsoft's (MSFT) "hidden assets,' which include portions of SpaceX and Anthropic. Christopher has other picks he sees staying resilient in an unsteady market, from McDonald&#...

Scott Zari returns to the Watch List and offers the latest updates around the GLP-1 trade and the two companies leading it: Eli Lilly (LLY) and Novo Nordisk (NVO). He sees weight loss drug efficacy being the main decider of who will take the crown. Right now, Scott sees Eli Lilly taking the charge. He sees volume increasing and prices coming down as competition increases. ======== Schwab Network =...

Charles Schwab's Kevin Horner says geopolitical risk and key technical levels are keeping pressure on the S&P 500, with bulls needing a reclaim of the 200‑day moving average to regain control. He highlights defensive interest in Altria (MO) and breaks down Chevron (CVX) as energy stocks track oil volatility and potential policy catalysts. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every i...

Bob Shea says market leadership is shifting as investors rotate out of mega‑cap tech and into industrials tied to power, defense, and reindustrialization. He discusses using targeted ETFs like PWRD and BAI to capture AI bottlenecks, highlights gold as a central‑bank‑backed diversifier, and shares his outlook on names including Nvidia (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Vertiv (VRT), and GE Vernova (GEV) amid...

Kevin Matthews II argues that constant market action is a distraction, not a strategy—especially for younger investors. Drawing on Gen Z investing data, he explains why time, compounding, and patience outweigh chasing trends, and why “boring” investing often delivers the best long‑term results. He also challenges assumptions around homeownership and urges investors to separate entertainment from f...

"The K-shaped economy is very much applicable to travel," says Landon Swan of LikeFolio, pointing to positive web interest in Delta (DAL), United (UAL), and American Airlines (AAL). For Delta in particular, he believes the airline is the best in the industry due to wealthier consumers still being willing to spend. Landon believes Delta catering to a higher-end consumer gives it pricing a...

Kim Forrest urges investors to "think a little slowly" with the AI memory chip trade. She tells investors questioning the longevity of the industry to look into earnings and tech trends. Nathaniel Bradley, CEO of Datavault AI (DVLT), explains how the AI buildout showcased the need for more memory and opportunities he sees in the current shortages. They both label Micron (MU) as the leade...

Sal Mercogliano offers a full picture perspective on the shipping concerns surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. While he sees ships making their way through the strait, it's not nearly the volume seen prior to the U.S.-Iran conflict, and adds they face substantial headwinds. Tankers and natural gas carriers in particular are ones Sal sees facing the greatest risk and will lead to significant ener...

Today's Big 3 focuses on stocks Aquiles Larrea, Jr. sees as fortresses in Wall Street despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. He makes the case for continuing strength in Boeing (BA), Deere & Co. (DE), and FedEx (FDX) and explains why they all have room in a "quality portfolio." Rick Ducat dives into the technical trends behind Aquiles's picks. ======== Schwab Network =====...

Tim Nyland says the S&P 500’s path forward hinges on earnings resilience despite geopolitical risk and stagflation fears. He highlights tactical strength in energy and short‑duration bonds, and explains why oversold Big Tech names like Microsoft (MSFT) and Nvidia (NVDA) could offer upside if volatility eases and guidance holds up. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and...

Christine Short offers a preview of Delta Airlines (DAL) earnings as travel costs soar due to accelerating crude oil prices. She offers bearish and bullish perspectives for Delta and the overall airline industry pending on the outcome of Tuesday night's deadline set by President Trump for a U.S.-Iran deal. Tom White offers an example options trade for the stock. ======== Schwab Network =======...

Markets "want to be higher," says Nathan Peterson with Charles Schwab, seen in S&P 500 (SPX) resilience despite higher crude oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty. However, any pullback from key technical metrics in the index will signal deeper selling action. Nate then turns the pages of the "recession playbook" and offers insight into how investors can brace for a more...

Jake Dollarhide, CEO of Longbow Asset Management, says markets have remained calm despite Middle East tensions, but warns a sharp oil spike could quickly change that. He discusses positioning for volatility with quality financials like JPMorgan (JPM) and Bank of America (BAC), and why rising AI capex may drive a gradual rotation away from Big Tech toward energy, industrials, and healthcare. ======...

George Schultze says market volatility is forcing investors away from passive exposure and toward selective stock picking. He highlights domestic energy names like Expand Energy (EXE) and Chord Energy (CHRD) as defensive plays, and points to Flagstar Bank (FLG) as a potential banking turnaround as the yield curve steepens. With private credit facing structural stress, Schultze argues disciplined s...

Ryan Stever, CIO of Intech, says recent volatility is forcing investors away from concentration risk and toward value. He explains why rising oil prices complicate the AI narrative and highlights diversified ETF strategies that Intech has, like LGDX and SMDX to capture innovation beyond mega‑cap tech. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options...

George Tsilis turns to stories moving stocks beyond the pending U.S.-Iran negotiation deadline. Rosenblatt's upgrade of Arista Networks (ANET) is tied to Broadcom (AVGO) and Alphabet (GOOGL) extending their TPU partnership. UBS also upgraded Morgan Stanley (MS) while Seaport downgraded multiple homebuilders. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market da...

The theme of Tuesday's trading action is perception versus reality, says Kevin Hincks. He urges investors to keep your heads on a swivel as headlines surrounding the U.S. and Iran hit the wire. He believes negotiations are strengthening behind the scenes. Kevin then explains how this all plays into crude oil prices and uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz. ======== Schwab Network ======== E...

Reports say Apple (AAPL) has faced engineering setbacks for its foldable iPhones, leading to some pressure in the Mag 7 stock. Rick Ducat turns to Apple's one-year chart to highlight how shares recently hit strong support and where they will face pending resistance. He later offers to an example options trade for Apple. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, eve...

After crude oil topped $116 in Tuesday's futures, Carley Garner makes the case that a "blow off top" move is likely. She outlines her case by turning the history pages back to 2020. Carley makes the case that a "perfect scenario" of deescalation will sharply push prices back to downside. She can't rule $30 crude oil out of the cards. ======== Schwab Network ======== Emp...