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Jim Iuorio discusses the "excellent" demand in bonds through the 10-year Treasury auction. The U.S.-Iran war, paired with international bond moves, lead Jim to believe yields will persistently maintain upward momentum. He explains how several macro factors will keep Treasury yields top of mind for investors and the impact they have on equities. A surge in global liquidity adds to Jim&#39...

Daniel Rich of CFRA Research previews UnitedHealth (UNH) earnings as the insurer works through elevated medical costs and margin pressure. He sees longer-term upside from premium increases, Medicare Advantage ratings, AI-driven cost cuts and resumed share buybacks. Tom White closes with a UNH options trade. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Op...

There's a clear divide in AI-tied software names between downgrades in Microsoft (MSFT), Palantir (PLTR), and Palo Alto Networks (PANW) while Salesforce (CRM) received a double upgrade. Sam Vadas discusses the factors BofA sees in taking the leap into the bull camp as other key software names struggle on the session. Prosper Trading Academy's Scott Bauer turns to an example options trade f...

What will Wednesday's CPI print mean for the Fed's interest rate cycle? Collin Martin of Charles Schwab expects one more rate hike between now and end of year, but not until December. He believes the numbers need to show a sharp upside surprise for the FOMC to hike rates again in October, noting Fed governor expectations cooling for the immediate need to hike again. Collin also discusses t...

Michael Shaoul discusses the Fed, election risks, AI and the earnings outlook heading into year-end. He remains bullish on energy and crude oil, which he says could move into triple digits, while warning that high expectations leave semiconductors vulnerable. Shaoul sees macro forces gaining importance as investors weigh rates, geopolitics and whether tech earnings can deliver. ======== Schwab Net...

Consolidation is the word of Monday's trading day, according to Kevin Green, who highlights his technical analysis in a flat S&P 500 (SPX) within 30 minutes of the opening bell. Tech began the session under pressure while energy rallied alongside crude oil. KG discusses energy crack spreads and the lasting price elevation in diesel as futures hover at a key resistance area. As for the infl...

Mario Lagana sees strong technical momentum in the Nasdaq and S&P 500 (SPX), but warns that weak market breadth remains a concern. He highlights strength in software and cybersecurity, including CIBR ETF, CrowdStrike (CRWD), Palo Alto Networks (PANW) and Fortinet (FTNT), while also watching AbbVie (ABBV), Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) and Urban Outfitters (URBN). Lagana says earnings and forward g...

Eric Sterner remains bullish on stocks, favoring small caps, tech, defense and international markets. He sees strong earnings supporting the market despite risks from higher bond yields, inflation and the Middle East conflict. He also likes high-yield fixed income and believes the Fed should avoid another rate hike. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every marke...

The final earnings season of 2026 is about to begin, and it's starting with an escalation in energy volatility as crude oil pushes back toward $95. Kevin Hincks previews big bank reports from JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Goldman Sachs (GS), and Wells Fargo (WFC) among others and the "mixed picture" he expects to see with these companies. Beyond energy, inflation prints like CPI and PPI are...

James Demmert looks ahead at the key movers he sees affecting Wall Street this week as a new earnings season begins. He sees Wednesday's CPI print the most important metric beyond earnings. He expects an in-line or slightly hot number, something he believes will give the Fed room to hold interest rates. On the earnings front, James calls TSMC (TSM) and ASML (ASML) the biggest reports to watch....

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) shares could not hold their steady rise since the company's prior earnings as the big bank readies to report once again Tuesday. Ben Watson turns to the key levels to watch as JPMorgan prepares to kick off the new earnings season. He turns to an example options trade for the stock. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Opt...

The energy trade remains a key concern heading into a new trading week. Tom White explains why crude oil prices climbed even after President Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. In equities, Phillips Securities downgraded Microsoft (MSFT), Palantir (PLTR), and Palo Alto Networks (PANW) after all three stocks experienced sharp rallies over recent weeks. Microsoft's CE...

Jason Bodner believes the robotics trade has significant upside from here. As he points out, it's not just investing in the physical robots that offer the most compelling growth stories. He points to established and rising tech giants in Nvidia (NVDA) and Analog Devices (ADI) as stocks Jason Bodner believes investors should own. For Nvidia in particular, he explains how the Blackwell AI chip e...

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is down on a 30-day chart but not on a one-year, says Patrick Ciummo of Charles Schwab. He notes the stock's weakness and overhead resistance in the short-term, and as he points out, investors will want to mind the 20-day SMA for the healthcare giant. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Min...

Eric Belcher, CEO of Numerator, sets expectations for the holiday shopping season and weighs in on how AI tools will continue to impact shoppers and retailers. Belcher forecasts the future of agentic shopping, explains how Numerator consumer data differs from other sentiment indicators and details how Model Context Protocols help retailers make promotional and discounting decisions. ======== Schwa...

Netflix (NFLX) shares have fallen more than 40% over a 52-week period as of early October as investors reassess the greater streaming landscape. George Tsilis offers a full picture perspective on Netflix through the company's earnings, along with existing headwinds and tailwinds, to gauge catalysts that may reignite bullish momentum. He says the company has opportunity through live entertainme...

Constellation Energy (CEG) closed as a big winner in the S&P 500 (SPX) this week thanks to its new deal with Alphabet (GOOGL). SpaceX (SPCX) ticked higher on a new low-band spectrum deal. AI chip stocks like Intel (INTC) and Micron (MU) sold off despite TSMC (TSM) revenue showing lasting AI demand. Marley Kayden takes a look at Wall Street's top stories of the week. ======== Schwab Network...

Australian-based AI company Firmus has delayed its IPO over self-cited concerns of market volatility. In the U.S., economic data continues to show households face growing affordability pressures. Sam Vadas and Marley Kayden take investors through their top takeaways to close out the trading week. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to...

Corey Ruth discusses how geopolitical uncertainty is affecting oil and fuel prices, with potential ripple effects for Delta Air Lines (DAL) and other airlines. He also weighs risks from Gulf production disruptions and questions surrounding AI infrastructure spending. Ruth highlights pressure on Intel (INTC) and Nvidia (NVDA) and warns that concentrated, interconnected AI investment could create br...

BaRupOn CEO Balaji Tammabattula discusses growing opposition to AI data centers as projects face energy constraints, community concerns and political pushback. He says responsible expansion will require more power infrastructure, including off-grid generation and potentially nuclear, along with greater investment and engagement in local communities. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering ever...

Kevin Davitt of Nasdaq talks about factors behind the index's outperformance. He starts with a look into the quarterly rebalancing of SpaceX (SPCX) and the expansion of its free float. As Kevin explains, SpaceX serves as a litmus test into how younger investors are favoring the Nasdaq-100 (NDX) more than prior generations. Keep an eye on volatility and options activity as well, as Kevin points...

Charles Schwab's Patrick Ciummo breaks down bullish technical signals in the S&P 500 (SPX) and SpaceX (SPCX), including moving averages, momentum and key support levels. He also examines EchoStar (SATS), highlighting its SpaceX exposure, high short interest and potential as a sympathy trade if SpaceX continues higher. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, e...

Corgi Invest Chief Investment Strategist Jeff Weniger discusses its concentrated AI strategy offering exposure to OpenAI and Anthropic ahead of potential IPOs. He also highlights Meta Platforms (META), Nvidia (NVDA), Alphabet (GOOGL) and SpaceX (SPCX), and explains how total return swaps provide exposure to private AI companies within the ETF structure. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering...

The third and fourth derivatives of the AI trade are starting to see returns on investment, says Dan Ives, who believes markets are in the midst of the "golden age" of AI. He adds that every dollar spent on the evolving tech will see five to six times the returns. Dan names Nvidia (NVDA), Microsoft (MSFT), Palantir (PLTR), Apple (AAPL), and CrowdStrike (CRWD) as his top five tech plays f...

Hatem Dhiab believes Amazon (AMZN) has the strongest positioning in cloud compared to other mega cap peers like Microsoft (MSFT) and Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google Cloud. He says the company's five consecutive quarters of strong growth and "excellent" margins gives the Mag 7 giant an expanding moat to utilize AI compute. Hatem adds that Amazon is offering a much clearer profit roadmap...