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2026 "has big shoes to fill" when it comes to the Big Tech front, says Kevin Hincks. He believes 2025's AI rally will face headwinds when it comes to matching gains, but tailwinds backing AI memory chip stocks like Micron (MU) prove tech has legs to run. One corner of the market potentially running out steam: the metals race between silver and gold. Kevin also discusses breaking news...

It will be a show me story for consumers in 2026, according to John Luke Tyner. He talks about how the average American needs to show resiliency against persistent inflation. On the other end of the FOMC's dual mandate, John talks about what he calls the "slow degradation" of the labor market. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Su...

Market veteran Warren Buffett served his last day as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK/B) on Wednesday. Rick Ducat analyzes the company's stock performance in 2025 and turns to trends continuing into 2026. He also offers an example options trade for the stock. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https...

Wedbush's Matthew Bryson is impressed with how Nvidia (NVDA) shares closed 2025 amid a slew of AI headwinds. When it comes to possible catalysts, he tells investors to watch for any headlines surrounding China sales. When it comes to rising competition from other Mag 7 giants like Alphabet (GOOGL), Matthew weighs how big a threat it poses to Nvidia. He later offers his expectations for chipmak...

Tesla (TSLA) shareholders experienced a wild ride in 2025, though shares finished the year 7% higher. However, the stock remains 10% below all-time highs. @CharlesSchwab's Rachel Dashiell offers a closer look into Tesla's short and long-term trends to show where bumpy rides for shares will persist. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Sub...

Kevin Green likes the technicals heading into the first trading day of 2026. He points to a recovery in AI storage names like Micron (MU) and a bounce back in chipmakers like Nvidia (NVDA) as positive momentum drivers. For stories to keep on the radar in 2026, KG urges investors pay attention to the data center and power narratives. As for commodities, he says silver is undergoing a likely "b...

Jenna Stauffer’s big idea for 2026 real estate is strong wage growth that will outpace price growth, creating more affordable housing. She discusses the factors besides pricing that are keeping people out of the market, including taxes and other fees. The median age of first-time buyers jumping to 40 means we are in a completely different environment, and she notes that Gen Z is upset about the la...

Charles Moon discusses the capex and power questions facing A.I. growth. He sees memory stocks leading the sector, and says they have held up the best this year, noting Micron (MU) at new highs. “This is probably the one segment to watch” for consistent growth and low volatility, he argues. Micron is set up “really well” for 2026 and could potentially become the leader of the segment. He also like...

Ted Weisberg gives traders lessons learned over a 64-year career on Wall Street. You have to have tech in your portfolio, he argues, saying that’s “where the growth will be, where the earnings will be.” He also points to market breadth in financials and energy: “there are opportunities everywhere.” He likes United Airlines (UAL), Chubb (CB), Meta Platforms (META), and Bank of America (BAC). Ted al...

Jim Ferraioli of Charles Schwab's Equity Research joins Jenny Horne on this week's Crypto Corner to highlight the year that was in crypto, including growing institutional adaptation, legislative progress, and how crypto will be impacted by A.I. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwab...

Garrett Smith discusses how geopolitical shifts and policy changes have radically transformed the defense and A.I. industries over the past few years. European defense Exchange Traded Funds have seen significant gains, and Smith anticipates continued growth in private markets as A.I. competition, particularly between China and the U.S., intensifies. Cybersecurity remains an evergreen opportunity,...

Sam Vadas and Alex Coffey discuss the final takeaways from 2025. Sam highlights the resilience of the economy and Alex goes over the importance of stories and narratives. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6D Su...

Sandra Swirski gives the D.C. perspective on markets for 2026, paying special attention to the labor market. AI is stifling hiring, she argues, which creates pressure on politicians as their constituents struggle. “In the short run, we’re going to see a lot of angst.” The “K-shaped recovery” `continues to haunt affordability. She stresses that young people should figure out how to include AI as pa...

Ondas Holdings (ONDS) is rallying on news of new orders for its autonomous systems. George Tsilis highlights how the company is a direct beneficiary of increased defense spending, both domestically and internationally. New contracts and a substantial increase in cash position indicate a positive trajectory for Ondas Holdings, even with ongoing stock dilution. The discussion also touches upon the b...

Rick Ducat breaks down the chart of Alphabet (GOOGL), which has outperformed its sector and the broader S&P 500 (SPX). He goes over the price target raise it saw today, looks at technical levels to watch, and examines options activity in the name today. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all in...

Jeff Weniger and Kevin Nicholson discuss the Fed’s path in 2026. Kevin thinks the Fed will be on hold for “the first couple of meetings” next year because they “need to actually see the data.” His base case for 2026 is 8%-12% growth in the SPX and international growth between 0%-10%. Jeff weighs in on “trepidation” around the Mag 7 and shares some of his theses for next year, including in Japanese...

Jeff McClean says that although new inflation has successfully been tapered, older inflation is still hurting the consumer and businesses. He sees “significant winners and losers” in the A.I. trade and says diversification is critical. “Without question” the A.I. trade is being driven by “animal spirits” right now, he cautions. He doesn’t think the growth of 2025 will repeat in 2026, but still see...

Jay Woods thinks we’re due for another 10% correction next year, noting that the market tends to see such a pullback every 18 months. He discusses macro catalysts for next year, including a new Fed chair, election turnover, and more. “Something is going on” in the energy sector as Exxon Mobil (XOM) makes new highs despite lower oil prices, he says. It’s one of his picks, along with the “cult stock...

“YouTube has become television.” Stephen Kent thinks the whole media landscape could explode next year as the Street neglects the fact that YouTube is outcompeting streaming services. He calls Netflix (NFLX) “stagnant” and says the whole industry needs a shakeup. He looks at trends in streaming over the year, noting that ad-supported, free networks are taking control. ======== Schwab Network =====...

Likefolio’s Andy Swan says Apple (AAPL) “looks fantastic” and thinks it saw a strong holiday shopping season. He notes “extraordinarily strong” growth in consumer interest for iPhones, AirPods, and iPads. While Macbooks fell, they had tough comps, he notes. “Is there anything that can stop Apple at this point?” ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day...

Nathan Moser, Sr. expects GDP to surprise to the upside next year and makes the bull case for U.S. small caps. He especially sees opportunities in biotech and shares several picks, including Pacira Biosciences (PCRX) and SI-Bone (SIBN). “Many of the great medtech companies are eventually acquired,” he notes as well. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every marke...

David Wagner disagrees that the market was overconcentrated in 2025, pointing to international equities. He thinks the U.S. will outperform the rest of the world next year. His theme for next year is based on American Psycho: “we want to be psycho” about U.S. stocks, he says, adding that it’s “hard to bet against” the Mag 7. However, he would “barbell that” with small caps. ======== Schwab Network...

Ron Westfall and Evan Feagans dig into Microsoft (MSFT). Evan covers the market worries around its OpenAI investment, while Ron takes a more positive spin on the partnership. Ron highlights their Azure revenue stream for 2026. Evan says it has a “very strong position” in corporate adoption for AI, which he believes is the next leg of growth for the sector. ======= Schwab Network ======== Empowerin...

Mike Shorr and Rick Ducat bring the Big 3: Uber (UBER), Intel (INTC), and Occidental Petroleum (OXY). Mike breaks down the story for each stock and offers example options trades, while Rick charts each name and highlights technical levels for traders to watch. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all...

Steve Koenig goes inside out on the software sector, highlighting growing job opportunities and picking some favorite stocks. He likes Autodesk (ADSK), Zscaler (ZS), and Datadog (DDOG), giving each of them Outperform ratings. George Tsilis brings an example options trade for Datadog. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Options involve risks and...