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Melissa Otto believes the key to a Salesforce (CRM) earnings win lies in the margins. She believes capitalizing on efficiency and reducing costs will open a wider runway for Salesforce's A.I. execution. Melissa notes the stock's underperformance on the year but warns that guidance still needs to exceed expectations. Tom White offers example options trades for the software giant ahead of its report...

While Alphabet (GOOGL) and Apple's (AAPL) rallies at the opening bell boosted the SPX and NDX, Kevin Green wants to see stronger market breadth. He points out that a former SPX support level could turn into resistance, and that breadth can help propel the index back above the key level. Kevin also notes a correlation occurring between treasury volatility and the VIX, which can create near-term vol...

Robert Conzo explains yesterday’s bond market reaction to a U.S. appeals judge ruling most of Trump’s tariffs illegal, and contrasts it to equity market moves. He also looks at the Fed’s dual mandate, with labor markets more of a concern – and questioning around the accuracy of those numbers. He argues inflation is under control and not as much of an issue on the minds of investors or corporations...

Developments on Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google search monopoly has the NDX and SPX trading higher. Kevin Hincks also notes economic data moving markets, which includes mortgage applications. He explains how the print shows a housing market "screaming" for lower interest rates. Kevin later weighs on the Fed's independence and how the term can be muddied by the structure of the FOMC. ======== Schwab Netw...

The long-time case questioning Google dominance is over. A U.S. judge ruled that Alphabet (GOOGL) will not have to divest its Google Chrome browser, something analysts and investors alike see as a huge win for Alphabet. Jenny Horne talks about the impacts the development has across Wall Street. She also explains why Apple (AAPL) rallied alongside Alphabet. Speaking of Apple, Jenny later talks abou...

Zscaler (ZS) initially traded higher after it posted stronger-than-expected earnings after the bell on Tuesday but opened lower on Wednesday's opening bell. Diane King Hall talks about the company's A.I. play and the double-edged sword it carries. Macy's (M) showed retail strength through a 20% rally as it continues to move away from tariff risks. Meanwhile, Diane notes Dollar Tree&#39...

Salesforce (CRM) earnings are on deck and Rick Ducat is dialing up the technical breakdown on its chart. He notes the relative downtrend in share prices so far in 2025, but underscores the shares trading near its 50-day moving average and above 52-week lows. Later, Tom White pieces together an example trade for the software company. He uses a bullish call butterfly strategy as a means of playing t...

To help kick off the new month, Cameron Dawson quotes Green Day lyrics with "Wake me up when September ends," before providing her perspective on historical seasonality trends impacting traders during the month. On her radar, Cameron points to "extreme outflows from small-cap ETFs over the past few months, despite the fact that small-cap stocks have outperformed the general market....

With Macy's (M) on the move higher after its latest earnings, Sky Canaves joins Diane King Hall to discuss the retailer's report. She posits if the strong rally's foundation belongs to strength of the U.S. consumer or Macy's turnaround efforts. Sky cites the company's bullish outlook for the rest of the year, but cautions that she will still be tuned in to the commentary around...

Rachel Dashiell examines Chipotle's (CMG) chart and a downward channel developing over the past 5 days. She looks at the $43 level as a point to watch acting as upside resistance this month. On a 1-year chart, she illustrates the gap between shares and the 50-day simple moving average which hovers around $48. Rachel does highlight an upward move taking place on the chart's RSI momentum stu...

In the wake of a favorable district court ruling on its monopoly case, Alphabet (GOOGL) shares are popping to the upside. Kevin Green examines the impact from the decision as Alphabet won't be required to divest its Google Chrome or Android operating system businesses. KG looks at the long-term win for the company as it prepares to integrate A.I. services into Apple (AAPL) devices. Meanwhile,...

September showed volatility early by starting the month on a down day. Headlines on the U.S. Appeals Court did no favors as questions on the legality of tariffs emerges on the Federal level. Right after the closing bell, headlines hit the wire that Alphabet (GOOGL) will not have to sell its Google Chrome browser. OpenAI made headlines on a report that the company seeks to build a 1GW+ data center...

Macy's (M) and American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) are up next to report earnings, but Sucharita Kodali has a muted outlook for both retailers. Macy's faces stiff competition from e-commerce and changing consumer habits, while American Eagle grapples with a challenging mall environment and intense fashion industry competition. Kodali will be watching for signs of e-commerce growth and Q4 guida...

Porch Group (PRCH) is getting bullish analyst attention from Goldman Sachs. The firm initiated a buy rating with a $20 price target on the housing stock. George Tsilis talks about the stock's meteoric rise since last September and explains how it fills corners of the homebuilder market many wouldn't think about. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every m...

Many investors felt the volatility in stocks due to the latest tariff developments. Charles Schwab's Collin Martin talks about how those headlines impacted bonds. He points the uptick to an increase in corporate bond issuance and other international news affecting price action. Collin later talks about how the FOMC may want to be more "patient" with interest rate cuts if this week&#3...

“A period of consolidation is not unhealthy and not unexpected.” Mark Hackett looks at the beginning of September trading. Until “buy the dip” no longer works, he adds, it’s probably the best strategy. He contrasts institutional investing behavior with retail investors. Mark is also watching earnings revisions, noting that this is the time of year companies start lowering guidance – but not this y...

Ted Rossman explains the “de minimis” exemption, which ended on Friday, and how it will impact trade. The exemption allowed international orders under $800 to bypass tariffs. He considers it a significant move for businesses and consumers, with many relying on it to keep costs down. It is “upending” the business models of high volume, low price foreign retailers, and many foreign postal services h...

Kevin Green covers the options front on a day where the SPX faced pressure from tariffs. However, he shows how buyers helped bounce the index off lows through "orderly" price action. Kevin later turns to the SPX futures and explains how a break under a critical support level can open a trap door to substantial selling action. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, e...

When it comes to Zscaler's (ZS) earnings after the bell on Tuesday, Cory Johnson says he'll watch how the company tackles the "future of A.I." Part of that comes from interest in the company's Red Canary acquisition and utilizing agentic A.I. to fight cybersecurity threats on a mass scale. Cory urges investors to keep an eye out for any information regarding Zscaler's contracts and customers. Unde...

“We have a consumer that seems to be pretty level,” Andrew Almeida says, and thinks supply/demand pressures caused by tariffs could be short-lived. He focuses in on mid cap stocks, calling it the forgotten child of the market and comparing the sector’s performance to large and small caps. Andrew also covers the M&A field, especially as sectors like real estate and energy anticipate an AI boom....

Keith Buchanan is looking for market catalysts as we come off a strong August into a traditionally lower September. He previews this week’s economic data and discusses the Fed’s potential rate cut decision this month. He notes that the market is baking in a cut, and he’s going to focus on the rhetoric from Powell’s statement, as well as any data on the labor market. On the other hand, 2Q earnings...

Joseph Wang and Ty J. Young discuss the Fed’s next steps and react to Powell’s Jackson Hole comments. “Chair Powell has already promised he’ll cut rates in September,” Joseph argues, already reflected in market expectations. However, he thinks that the politics around the Fed’s independence is more important to pay attention to. Ty reflects on the Fed’s dual mandate and also expects a cut, which h...

Joseph Shaposhnik argues that the Mag 7 are "undervalued" despite many rallying big over the past year. He sees Microsoft (MSFT) as the "winner in all markets" due to its strength in the A.I. and enterprise spaces. That said, Joseph believes the rest of the 493 companies in the SPX will shine as the Mag 7 continue to gain traction. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering ev...

Robby Silk recaps Labor Day Weekend travel to help gauge demand within airlines, hospitality & more. He compares budget airlines to more luxury-oriented ones as Spirit Airlines re-entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Friday. “The situation with Spirit is pretty dire,” Robby says, but argues budget airlines are essential to the aviation ecosystem by keeping fares lower overall and providing access...

Landon Swan from Likefolio discusses Dollar Tree (DLTR) earnings ahead of their report. He considers it the “weakest of the three” in the trio of DLTR, Dollar General (DG) and Five Below (FIVE). He notes a lag in year-over-year visits compared to competitors, and says it is missing out by not having a strong digital footprint. Landon also looks at the stock’s “strong run” and gives his general exp...