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Ahead of Tuesday morning's earnings, JPMorgan Chase (JPM) said it will invest $10 billion in companies the U.S. deems critical to national security, which includes the A.I., defense, and quantum industries. Alexander Yokum is a big bank bull with expected loan growth acceleration and benefits from an interest rate cutting cycle. He adds that consumer spending hasn't shaken, giving bank sto...

BofA sees "strategic" challenges for Intel (INTC) as a major reason behind its downgrade on the stock. As Marley Kayden explains, the analyst also cites a "too far, too fast" drive higher in the stock price. Shares of Intel have nearly doubled since the start of 2025 and rallied about 50% over the last month. Prosper Trading Academy's Charles Moon likes the stock's defe...

Tariff threats reentered the conversation on Friday from President Trump. Charles Schwab's Michelle Gibley talks about what makes the rare earth-centric conversations between Trump and China's Xi Jinping so critical to the future of a trade deal. Michelle tells U.S. investors to watch the Bank of Japan's interest rate story, highlighting key distinctions between the two countries and t...

News from utilities tied to the A.I. trade, on top of a softer tone from President Trump in China tariffs, are two ties Kevin Green believes offered reprieve for markets Monday. That said, the longer the government shutdown lingers on, the bigger the risk to markets. Kevin also talks about how crude oil's slide below $60 can signal economic slowdown. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering...

Patrick Ryan says the labor market has "unquestionably" softened despite many other economic markers. He points to Friday's sell-off as a reason for bears to take chips off the table, though it's the job market he's watching the most. On gold's extraordinary rally, Patrick believes it's a sign investors are concerned for the future of fiscal policy. ======== Schwab Ne...

A government shutdown and trade tensions took a backseat to a strong market bounce Monday, but can it last? Justin Bergner says the market's focus will shift to earnings season and economic data, particularly from big banks like JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Citigroup (C), and Wells Fargo (WFC). He also shares his thoughts on A.I. investment and names a few value stocks he likes, including Kroger (KR)...

Bloom Energy (BE) rallied more than 20% to kick off Monday's trading session. Alex Coffey explains how energy demand building for the A.I. infrastructure picture helps play a role in the surging price action. The tech picture is more mixed, with Wells Fargo upping price targets for storage giants Seagate (STX) and Western Digital (WDC), while BofA downgraded Intel (INTC) and Texas Instruments...

After President Trump's commentary of tariffs against China sent market deep into the red on Friday, a new Truth Social post over the weekend signaled a softer tone. Kevin Hincks reports from the @cboeglobalmarkets and offers insight into whether this upside action can continue, with geopolitical tensions between Israel and Gaza also appearing to ease. He still expects volatility to linger wit...

Nvidia (NVDA) touched new all-time highs on Friday before falling with the rest of the market. Tom White takes a look at the technical setup in A.I. chipmaker's rally and what patterns are on his radar. He the $179 level will be key to watch as the NVDA chart has been testing its 50-day moving average. Tom also points to the RSI Momentum study falling slightly, which takes it out of overbought...

Tuan Nguyen joins Morning Movers to look at the U.S. labor market. As the government shutdown carries on, he notes that some economists are "flying blind" without the typical monthly jobs data. Tuan believes other data prints will become more important to gauge the health of the economy. He sees the next 2 FOMC meetings as a "make or break moment" for the Federal Reserve. Tuan...

Caleb Silver (@investopedia) previews this week's kick-off to earnings season. His team is expecting estimated Y/Y earnings growth of 8% which would build on 9 consecutive quarters of growth. The strongest sectors on Caleb's radar include Tech, Financials and Materials. He shares Investopedia data that reveals a "cautious optimism" continuing to hold the predominant mindset for i...

Rachel Dashiell examines current chart patterns formulating for cybersecurity stock Palo Alto Networks (PANW). She starts with a look at the 90-day, 4-hour time frame identifying the $208-$210 area as one to watch. Zooming out to the 1-year chart, she highlights the inverse head and shoulders pattern. She points to that $208-$210 level acting as the "neckline" with the "head" a...

Kevin Green joins Jenny Horne to begin the week after equity markets dropped in dramatic fashion on Friday. KG says this morning's move could be a "dead cat bounce" until there is any breakout above upside resistance. He discusses the rally taking place in materials stocks as uncertainty mounts between U.S. and China trade relations, especially regarding rare earth minerals and semic...

When it comes to powering the A.I. trade, Nano Nuclear Energy (NNE) president and executive chairman Jay Yu sees his company being well-positioned. He talks about the recent deal Nano Nuclear made with the state of Illinois as just one instance of the company gaining traction in the nuclear energy space. Jay later turns to the national front, explaining how lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in...

Steven Olenick with Mintz says sports holds a $1 to $2 trillion value in the private equity markets. He points to scarcity in opportunities for investment that make sports so lucrative. As markets navigate what Steven calls the "beginning stages" of these investments, he highlights how private equity firms played a role in improving franchises and experiences over the years. ======== Schwab Networ...

Applied Materials (AMAT) rallied to 52-week highs in early October, but potential regulatory changes in China could be weighing on the semiconductor manufacturing equipment provider. George Tsilis dives into the company's fundamental and technical picture, providing an in-depth overview of Applied Materials' business and industry trends. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor a...

Jed Ellerbroek believes equities remain a better buy than bonds moving forward, as long as investors can stomach volatility. He points to health care stocks as ones that remain "economically insensitive" and cheap compared to their tech peers. That said, Jed still likes A.I. and tech, noting the "feverish" pitch seen in Nvidia (NVDA) and A.I. infrastructure stocks. He also explains why Alphabet (G...

Friday's selling pressure posted the worst day for the S&P 500 (SPX) since April. All 4 major indices erased gains as markets fell on increasing volatility surrounding U.S. and China trade relations. Despite the red arrows, AMD (AMD) managed to post a 30% gain this week and Nvidia (NVDA) touched new all-time highs Friday. Sam Vadas recaps the week. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empoweri...

Consumers are bracing for a slowdown in the economy, according to the University of Michigan's October consumer sentiment survey. Joanne Hsu notes that while the latest reading showed little change from September, consumers are increasingly worried about pocketbook issues, including the return of inflation and a weakening labor market. Tariffs are also a growing concern, with many believing th...

Jenny Horne and Sam Vadas examine several notable events from Friday's trading session, including a lack of a vote in Congress pertaining to the ongoing government shutdown. But, the biggest item of the day: President Trump's Truth Social post suggesting 'massive' tariff hikes being considered on China. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every ma...

Rick Ducat and Jenny Horne break down this week's move in AMD (AMD) including Friday's pullback alongside the overall market. Rick points to this week's 30% move as a bullish short-term move, but when compared to chipmaking peers AMD still lagged the overall group. Rick looks at current resistance and support levels forming as shares fall from all-time highs. Later, he looks at one of...

Serve Robotics (SERV) recently saw a strong rally after tagging Uber Technologies (UBER) and 7-Eleven as new partners but gave back most of that rally Friday due to the tariff-induced sell-off. George Tsilis talks about the growth potential for the upcoming robotics delivery company, if it can overcome headwinds in its financials. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trad...

Hospitality and airlines are being hit by the government shutdown. “Government shutdowns are never good for airlines,” Steven E. Orr says, especially because of the loss of flight controllers. The threats around backpay are also concerning him. However, he does see some tailwinds: jet fuel costs have dropped, for one. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every mar...

Matt Tuttle sees Friday's sell-off as a buying opportunity for investors. He urges everyone to focus on President Trump and the fields he's focused on to see what the next potential movers are, seen through government stakes in companies like Intel (INTC), MP Materials (MP) and Lithium Americas (LAC). Matt still sees upside in the A.I. trade as well, but warns investors may have to stomach...

Markets sold off on Friday after President Trump hinted at a big tariff hike against China. Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum also slid on the headlines, but Ray Salmond sees opportunity in the pullback. He explains why crypto may be trading at a "discount." ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute ne...