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Oracle (ORCL) is what Melissa Otto calls a "levered bet" in the A.I. space, says Melissa Otto. The company reports earnings on Wednesday. Melissa tells investors to watch for operating profit margins and any other indicators pointing to Oracle navigating massive CapEx spend from Mag 7 and other Big Tech companies as it piles on debt. She later notes the leadership shift and what CEO Larr...

It's back to having all eyes on the Fed, with Kevin Green calling this week's FOMC interest rate decision the most important market mover of the week. If the committee issues a cut with a hawkish tone, KG believes the Mag 7 stocks will see the most benefit. Also watch Nvidia (NVDA), says KG, pointing to a pair of bull crosses in the technicals. Netflix (NFLX) continues to take up oxygen in...

Charles Schwab's Rachel Dashiell turns to technical analysis in General Motors (GM) after the stock hit historic highs on Friday. She explains how the legacy auto stock muscled a long-term comeback and whether it can sustain short-term shakiness. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabne...

Anthony Scaramucci joins The Watch List to talk about his new book, Solana Rising, and why the cryptocurrency will be one of the biggest market stories over the next five years. He takes investors through the altcoin space and the opportunities he sees in crypto beyond Bitcoin. Anthony highlights use cases for these cryptocurrencies today and makes the argument for continued acceleration ahead. On...

Muon Space's Jonny Dyer sets his sights on space and ways it will serve as the next frontier for A.I. He explains how OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's aspirations can challenge Elon Musk's SpaceX. Jonny still believes there's a huge gap to close between competitors and SpaceX, though it could close as demand for space tech accelerates. He briefly touches on the Rocket Lab (RKLB) rally after...

The last time George Tsilis talked about Intel (INTC) on Tech Corner, the company traded around $23. In the first week of December, Intel tapped a 20-month high of $44. George highlights the catalysts that helped double the stock price in four months. That said, investors should be aware of lasting headwinds facing the legacy tech company. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor...

Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas close out the trading week with a glimpse into some unsung stories in U.S. and international markets. They talk about the climb in domestic retail stocks and Chinese tech firms like Moore Threads, which grew over 400% after its $1.1 billion IPO. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsle...

Peter Wright, CEO of McKinley Acquisition Corporation (MKLY), details the current state of the SPAC market, highlighting its "next generation phase" with increased investor appetite and improved deal structures. He emphasizes the "better, faster, and cheaper" advantages of SPACs over traditional IPOs, citing deal certainty, valuation certainty, and capital certainty. Wright als...

Rubrik (RBRK) posted its first-ever quarterly EPS profit in Thursday's earnings, leading shares to rally more than 20% during Friday's session. George Tsilis takes a closer look at the cloud security solutions company's balance sheet and partnerships to explain how Rubrik reached profitability. As for the competitive landscape, George talks about where the company is building a value a...

Southwest Airlines (LUV) briefly tapped highs it hasn't seen in nearly two and a half years even after noting a drop in demand during the government shutdown. Rick Ducat explains the "confusing" rally that's pushing price action above a key resistance level. He also shows where Southwest stands against airline peers and takes traders through the stock's options activity. ====...

Dr. Ying Huang, CEO of Legend Biotech (LEGN), explains the work his company does on white blood cell cancer. They grew revenue from the drug 84% last quarter to over $500 million, and expect to turn a profit in 2026. He discusses their partnership with Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), international expansion, and the research they’re conducting. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every invest...

Thomas Martin discusses “animal spirits” returning to the market and shares some of his stock picks. He likes Seagate (STX), which he says has a significant technological advantage over competitors. Another is Carvana (CVNA), a “prime example of a digital disrupter.” ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter -...

Joe Hegener weighs in on whether there is an AI bubble. On Tesla (TSLA), which is attempting to pivot towards AI, Joe warns not to bet against Elon Musk. He thinks banks and insurance companies are non-tech, non-AI companies that could be AI plays, arguing that these are the industries that will benefit from adoption. Looking to China, he talks about how it has shifted from being a “black box” to...

Joy Yang doesn’t expect any surprises next week and anticipates a Santa Claus rally. However, going forward she sees a lot of risks on the table without clarity, including tariffs. “The AI story is real,” she adds, “but let’s be cautious that price still matters.” Joy lays out her outlook for 2026 and how to take advantage of oversold positions and discounts on international AI “picks and shovels....

Nancy Davis and Eric Winograd react to the September PCE data, which was delayed due to the government shutdown. Nancy says the report is a “green light” that lets the Fed “cut, cut, cut,” and previews what to watch in Powell’s comments after the FOMC decision next week. Eric doesn’t think there was any “new information” in the report and notes that the Fed is still missing up to date labor market...

Eddie Yoon says consumers are on “borrowed time” as credit balances rise. Inflation is making people feel “poorer” since 2021 despite wage gains: “people are still scared.” He says “the first domino” is the shift from single-family households to multi-generational housing as young people or grandparents move in with family or find roommates. He argues that the birth rate will struggle, which will...

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) stalled its stellar 2025 run on Friday when the company announced a $1.5 billion stock offering. George Tsilis calls the practice a common, and at times healthy occurrence for growing companies, but believes investors are wary of SoFi's financials. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not...

Spotify Wrapped is a hit but SPOT has slogged in recent stock price activity, down nearly 30% from June's all-time highs. LikeFolio's Megan Brantley notes positive momentum for Wrapped, noting doubled social media activity on X for the Spotify event. As the company has "taken over" social media discussions, Megan sees the company capitalizing on A.I. to accelerate profitability....

Dave Nicholson and Chris Wang break down Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) earnings. The stock plummeted after the mixed report, temporarily becoming the biggest S&P 500 loser on the day. Dave talks about some of his takeaways from recent meetings with HPE executives. Chris puts the guidance in focus, noting that it is softer than expected. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every inve...

Kyle Clark, CEO of BETA Technologies (BETA), explains how the company accelerated its momentum in the electric aerospace and VTOL markets. On recent earnings, Kyle notes the company's more than $3 billion backlog and the ways BETA aims to secure profits on its contract. He also explains why electric aviation is "significantly less expensive" from traditional methods. ======== Schwab...

Tech and retail take Tim Bohen's attention on today's Big 3. For Applied Materials (AMAT), he sees a consolidation occurring after its sharp rally that will build new support. Tim still sees strength in American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) after the "Sydney Sweeney mania" and Dollar General's "flight to safety" play. Rick Ducat walks investors through his technical analy...

Andrew Arons expects a rate cut next week and “continued cuts through the beginning of the year.” He argues that the market has “baked some of this in” already. He predicts 2026 will “look pretty good” also, with a “long runway” and “good earnings.” While valuations “may look stretched,” he argues earnings growth is supporting them. His stock picks include Amazon (AMZN), Lululemon (LULU), and Meta...

To say Tesla (TSLA) experienced a volatile year would be an understatement. Matt Tuttle makes the case that 2026 will be "much less choppy" as the company's board seeks to pull Elon Musk's attention back to Tesla. He also refutes Michael Burry's statement saying Tesla is vastly overvalued, arguing the company's A.I. and tech ambitions level out values long-term. George Ts...

Marley Kayden turns her attention to Netflix (NFLX) for today's Morning Trade after the streaming giant made a $82.7 billion bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. She explains what the deal means for the streaming space and the challenges still ahead before the merger takes shape. Dan Deming offers an example options trade for Netflix. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor an...

The Yen Carry Trade is back in the spotlight. Charles Schwab's Michelle Gibley explains what the hawkish commentary from the Bank of Japan means for global equities. As Michelle points out, it formed a negative correlation between the yen and Japanese stocks. She explains how the trade impacts U.S. and other international markets. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and...