Schwab Network
Schwab Network is a financial podcast produced by Charles Schwab Media Productions Company. It offers insights and analysis on markets, investing, and economic trends. The content is provided for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.
Episodes
Stock Market This Week: SPCX Rockets on IPO, ORCL Sells & Crude Slides
It was a jam-packed week for Wall Street filled with volatility as U.S.-Iran headlines moved markets and caused crude oil prices to plunge. Marley Kayden walks investors through the week's biggest headlines, from Oracle's (ORCL) post-earnings sell-off to SpaceX's (SPCX) historic IPO. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the
Adobe (ADBE) Slides Despite Strong Quarter as AI Strategy Faces Scrutiny
Keith Kirkpatrick breaks down the market’s negative reaction to Adobe’s (ADBE) strong quarter, pointing to concerns around its freemium model and leadership changes. He highlights the long-term value of Adobe’s AI strategy for enterprise customers, while noting investor focus on execution, including converting free users to paid subscribers and navigating the CFO’s departure to Marvell (MRVL).====
Friday's Final Takeaways: SPCX Debuts, NVDA Eyes China & META Unwinds Acquisition
SpaceX (SPCX) closed out the week with a $2 trillion IPO at the Nasdaq, but it wasn't the only stock that moved markets today. Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas talk about the historic public trading debut, along with Mag 7 headlines in Nvidia (NVDA) and Meta Platforms (META). ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not sui
HINT Co-Founder Explains AI App for Home Data, Maintenance, and Services
HINT co-founder Kyle Rush explains how the company’s AI-powered app helps homeowners manage their properties through personalized insights and maintenance guidance. He outlines its free and subscription tiers, referral network, and use of Martha Stewart’s proprietary content to enhance the user experience.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Option
Market Volatility Tied to Semis, SpaceX IPO Fuels AI Listings Outlook
Marta Norton breaks down market volatility driven by concentrated moves in semiconductor and memory stocks alongside geopolitical tensions. She also discusses how the SpaceX IPO could open the door for deals from Anthropic and OpenAI, while highlighting consumer spending trends and key metrics to watch for AI investment returns.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader,
REX Financial CEO on Tax-Advantaged Income Strategies and Market Risks
REX Financial CEO Greg King outlines how alternative income strategies, including covered call approaches, can generate 20% to 40% annualized yields in a high-rate environment. He also highlights potential tax advantages tied to return of capital treatment. With markets near highs and AI and IPOs dominating attention, King suggests investors may consider prioritizing income over upside.======== Sc
Fed Strategy Shift, Inflation Risks, and AI’s Long-Term Rate Impact
Paisley Nardini and Mike Dickson preview the upcoming FOMC meeting, focusing on a potential shift in Fed communication strategy under new leadership. They discuss Middle East tensions, stubborn inflation, and a resilient labor market. The conversation also explores AI’s short-term inflationary impact, longer-term disinflation potential, and how productivity gains could support a structurally highe
Charts to Watch: GH, CARR, MMM
Charles Schwab’s Rachel Dashiell analyzes bullish technical setups across Guardant Health (GH), Carrier Global (CARR), and 3M (MMM). She points to cup-and-handle formations in GH and CARR, alongside a large base and strengthening trend signals in MMM.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetw
Siri AI Becoming Most Important Product to AAPL as Mag 7 Giant Amplifies Software
Investopedia's Caleb Silver talks about Apple's (AAPL) Siri AI updates as WWDC 2026 comes to a close. The Mag 7 company's software updates are what Caleb believes will be the most important initiative for Apple as current CEO Tim Cook passes his seat to John Ternus. He offers a full picture perspective on Siri expectations, along with the hits and misses he took note of at WWDC 2026. =
Fed's Tightrope Inflation Act as U.S. Purchasing Power Fades
Consumers are seeing their purchasing power decline, says Chris Clarke, pointing to three-year high inflation and lasting uncertainty on the U.S.-Iran war as key headwinds. It puts the Fed in a tough spot with the committee set to give its first interest rate decision under Kevin Warsh's leadership next week. That said, it's hard for Chris to predict recession odds due to the U.S.'s ea
Ca$htag$: UBER First in Rideshare, GOOGL Gains Speed with Waymo
Shares in Uber Technologies (UBER) have hit the brakes hard, trading near 52-week lows as fears that autonomous driving companies, including Tesla (TSLA) and Alphabet's (GOOGL) Waymo, will steal market share. LikeFolio's Megan Brantley says Uber is in first place of the rideshare race, for now. She highlights consumer sentiment trends and explains how Waymo is putting its pedal to the meta
Joe Sticco on Bull Case for Bitcoin's Recovery & MSTR Influence Over Crypto Move
Bitcoin is following its traditional four-year cycle, says Joe Sticco, who sees a strong recovery in the cryptocurrency toward the back half of the year. Congress approving the Clarity Act will be the biggest step for Bitcoin's momentum, says Joe, pointing to what will likely lead to a large inflow in institutional buyers. He also talks about Strategy's (MSTR) recent decision to offload so
Adobe (ADBE) Sell-Off After Strong Quarter Raises AI, Leadership Questions
Adobe (ADBE) delivered strong results and raised full-year guidance, but shares fell as broader software pressure and leadership changes weighed on sentiment. Mark Gibbens and Sean O'Hara discuss investor skepticism around Adobe’s AI strategy, noting growth has leaned heavily on pricing. They also examine freemium challenges and the need for a clearer long-term leadership vision, with the CFO
The Big 3: AMAT, SNDK, VELO
The stock market is unstoppable, says Stocks To Trade's Tim Bohen, as he offers three stocks that experienced tremendous momentum that he sees gaining traction. He likes Applied Materials (AMAT) as a strong AI company that's "not a household name," SanDisk's (SNDK) strength in AI memory demand, and Velo3D's (VELO) unsung reach in several industries. Charles Schwab's R
Tuttle: Brace for Months of Elevated Oil Prices, Stock Picks in RKLB, OXY & SEDG
Matthew Tuttle remains a buyer of oil stocks, even as headlines Friday point to a U.S.-Iran deal never being closer. He sees the headwinds lasting for months, causing prices to stay elevated. Matt tells investors to keep an eye on "bottleneck names" and explains his stock picks in Rocket Lab (RKLB), Occidental Petroleum (OXY), and Solar Edge (SEDG).======== Schwab Network ========Empower
Chart of the Day: QCOM
Charles Schwab's Rachel Dashiell highlights the highs and lows in Qualcomm (QCOM) and points to a potential short-term bottoming in shares. She explains how recent volatility in the stock shows signs of long-term consolidation as opposed to a sell-off.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwa
Bitcoin's $60K Floor: How Crypto Bear Market Sets New Bull Foundation
Bitcoin is experiencing a "classic bear market," says Charles Schwab's Jim Ferraioli. as the cryptocurrency continues a 50% fade from all-time highs. However, strong support at $60,000 sets a potential floor. Jim explains how bulls have an opportunity to bounce off the key level and retake control of momentum. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, ever
Energy Prices Ripple Through Inflation as Consumer Outlook Stays Weak
Claudia Sahm says inflation remains relatively narrow despite recent energy shocks but warns the breadth of price pressures bears watching. She highlights a growing disconnect between consumer sentiment and market performance, driven by prolonged inflation and a gradually slowing labor market.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Ma
SpaceX IPO Could Reignite Space Race as AI Trade Broadens
Steven E. Orr says a potential SpaceX IPO could shift investor focus beyond AI and reinvigorate the U.S. space race. He remains “sideways bullish,” favoring AI infrastructure—highlighting Intel (INTC), IBM (IBM), and Synaptics (SYNA)—along with Constellation Energy (CEG) for nuclear power demand. He also points to L3Harris (LHX) and BlackSky (BKSY) as key plays in defense and geospatial intelligen
Friday's Morning Movers: STX, WDC & QCOM PT Hikes, LEN Misses Revenue
The AI memory trade continues to surge with optimism from analysts. Diane King Hall explains why JP Morgan raised price targets for Seagate (STX) and Western Digital (WDC) even after both stocks saw strong rallies over the last year. Wells Fargo also upped its price target for Qualcomm (QCOM). In the housing market, Diane notes an earnings loser in Lennar (LEN) after it missed on revenue and deliv
Conflicting U.S.-Iran Peace Talk Headlines Waver Market Momentum
Conflicting headlines on the U.S.-Iran peace talks dragged the highs of early morning trade down near the flat line just before Friday's opening bell. Kevin Hincks offers insight into how traders can navigate the volatility. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownl
Rebecca Walser on Navigating AI CapEx, Tech Winners & RDDT Room to Run
"You can't be hyperbolic enough" when it comes to AI's impact on the markets and the U.S. economy, says Rebecca Walser, making it difficult to gauge valuations for the industry. She adds that CapEx from hyperscalers clashes with rising energy costs as the U.S.-Iran war lingers on. Rebecca says the way AI is financed needs to change for bulls to have a wider runway. On her stock p
Options Corner: STX Surges as Analysts Raise Price Targets
Seagate (STX) has rallied strongly with other AI memory chip stocks like Micron (MU) and SanDisk (SNDK), though shares face strong resistance despite getting bullish momentum from analysts. Charles Schwab's Rachel Dashiell highlights key levels investors should watch in the stock. Tom White offers an example options trade for Seagate. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor a
RoboStrategy (BOT) CEO on Funding Robotics Endeavors & 'Revolutionary' Use Cases
Andrew Kang, CEO and co-founder of RoboStrategy (BOT), explains how his company is helping other private robotics companies thrive as AI builds use cases for evolving tech. He makes the case that everyone in the U.S. can have their own robot in the not too distant future. Andrew points to the U.S. pushing for a manufacturing uptick as another bullish indicator for the robotics industry gaining ste
NBA Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood on the Business of Basketball
The NBA Finals, and the intense competition between the Knicks and Spurs, have NBA Hall of Famer and Olympian Spencer Haywood on the edge on the edge of his seat. He also believes the back-and-forth on the court has plenty of business opportunity. He talks about how his upbringing, and that of his family, inspired him to focus more on his future. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every in
Is Bitcoin 'Broken?' Michael Terpin Sees Volatility as Normal
Michael Terpin, author of "Bitcoin Supercycle," makes the case that Bitcoin investors don't need to be worried about the cryptocurrency's 50% sell-off since last October. He attributes the volatility as normal in a four-year halving cycle. Michael also outlines what he sees ahead for "Bitcoin summer" and how cryptocurrencies impact the Fed's path forward on interest
Crude Oil Slides on Hopes Strait of Hormuz Will Open, SPCX Debuting & ADBE Sells
Reports point to a tentative peace deal between the U.S. and Iran that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz for 30 days. Tom White talks about what it means for the energy trade as crude oil taps two-month lows, and why he remains cautious heading into the weekend. These headlines come as SpaceX (SPCX) aims to open at the Nasdaq later Friday morning, which Tom expects to be the biggest headline of th
Stock Market Today: ORCL Tumbles, MU & STX Rally, SpaceX IPO Friday
Oracle (ORCL) tumbled despite beating earnings and guidance estimates. Micron (MU) and Seagate (STX) shined light on the tech sector after gaining price target hikes. Space stocks like EchoStar (SATS), Rocket lab (RKLB), and AST Spacemobile (ASTS) rallied as investors excitement raises for Friday's public market debut of SpaceX. Sam Vadas walks investors through the biggest stories of Thursday
Thursday's Final Takeaways: ECB & Chinese ADRs Under Pressure
Sam Vadas discusses the European Central Bank becoming the first international bank to raise rates since the Iran war signaling new inflation concerns. Meanwhile Chinese ADRs are under pressure with Alibaba (BABA), PDD Holdings (PDD), and JD.com (JD) all facing scrutiny.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter
AI IPO Boom: OpenAI, Anthropic, and Surging Investor Demand
Isabelle Freidheim discusses the strong return of the IPO market, led by massive demand for AI names like OpenAI and Anthropic. She says investor attention will eventually expand to infrastructure and applied AI companies beyond the headline players. Freidheim also highlights growing pricing competition between the two firms, raising questions about margins and long-term profitability.======== Sch
Inflation Crosscurrents: Oil, Wages, and What the Fed Watches Next
Jeffrey Klingelhofer says recent inflation data reflects crosscurrents from oil prices and geopolitics, but emphasizes labor and wage trends as the more important forward indicators. He notes consumers, including higher earners, are trading down, while companies like Walmart (WMT) absorb rising costs. Klingelhofer adds this dynamic could weigh on employment and margins as the Fed heads into its ne
Rising Real Yields Drive Record Bond ETF Inflows
BlackRock's Steve Laipply says declining inflation and a stronger growth outlook are pushing real yields higher, reshaping fixed income markets. He highlights record inflows into bond ETFs, especially short-term treasuries, as investors avoid duration and seek income. Laipply adds that bonds are regaining appeal as a portfolio diversifier, offering competitive alternatives to equities.========
AI Semiconductor Boom: SOXL, Micron (MU), and Early-Stage Growth
Ryan Lee, Senior VP at Direxion, discusses the ongoing AI-driven surge in semiconductor stocks and highlights tools like the SOXL ETF and a Micron (MU)-focused product. He notes the AI cycle is still in its early stages, supporting continued growth across the space. Lee points to broad exposure in SOXL, including AMD Inc. (AMD), Nvidia (NVDA), Marvell (MRVL), Intel (INTC), ASML Holding (ASML), and
PPI Spike Temporary? Energy-Driven Inflation and Fed Rate Cut Debate
Brian Jacobsen says the recent PPI jump is largely driven by supply-side pressures, especially energy, which the Fed cannot directly control. He expects policymakers to stay hawkish in tone but ultimately pivot toward a rate cut as early as September, ahead of market expectations. Jacobsen adds that easing geopolitical tensions and lower gas prices could quickly reduce inflation fears and shift th
Ca$hatg$: Why Delta Air Lines (DAL) Stands Out in Airlines Despite Oil Risk
LikeFolio's Landon Swan breaks down Delta Air Lines’ (DAL) strong positioning, driven by premium and corporate travel demand, transatlantic growth, and its partnership with American Express (AXP). He notes that Delta’s less price-sensitive customer base helps cushion macro risks like higher oil prices. Swan says the stock looks attractive, especially if crude stabilizes.======== Schwab Network
MU Starting AI Memory "Supercycle?" Outlining Risk in Supply & Demand Picture
"Micron (MU) is going to have more free cash flow in 2026 than all of its prior years combined," says Zed Francis, pointing to it as a leading example to the fundamentals supporting it and other AI memory chipmakers. He outlines the "decent runway" he sees for these companies. Matt Bryson offers more insight into the volatility and explains that demand destruction can reignite
Bitcoin Maintains $60,000 Support & Path Ahead for Clarity Act
Charles Schwab's Adam Lynch discusses unsung headlines in the crypto space and the latest on the Clarity Act. He says it’s been a rough week but sees Bitcoin staying above $60,000 as a positive. Adam also talks about the headwinds impacting the passage of the Clarity Act.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsle
Geopolitics to AI: Energy Inflation, Micron (MU), and the CapEx Boom
Brian Glenn connects geopolitical tensions and energy-driven inflation to broader market moves before shifting to the AI trade. He highlights strong momentum in names like Micron (MU) and rising hyperscaler spending, while noting mixed results in software, including Adobe (ADBE). He also points to Meta Platforms (META) and others raising capital for AI, drawing comparisons to the shale boom as inv
Breaking Down What's Behind ORCL Sell-Off & AI Buildout Expectations
Luke Yang and Alexis Browne Roberts discuss why Oracle (ORCL) shares are moving lower after posting an earnings beat. Luke believes part of the issue was the software performance coming in lower than expected. Alexis says the numbers themselves were encouraging growth wise, but the company's additional spending makes it appear unattractive to some investors. They also break down Oracle’s role
Daniel Rubino on AAPL Siri AI Updates, GOOGL & MSFT Expectations
Windows Central's Daniel Rubino discusses major takeaways from Apple's (AAPL) WWDC 2026 event and expectations for the new Siri capabilities. He says Wall Street is being slightly disingenuous with Apple's earnings; however, it's not the killer moment people are expecting either. Daniel adds that companies like Alphabet (GOOGL) and Microsoft (MSFT) are likely already working on sim
The Big 3: MU, VLO, BRUN
Prosper Trading Academy's Scott Bauer walks us through today’s top three trades. He likes to Valero (VLO) for its respectable trading range, Micron (MU) for a short-term bullish trade, and Boost Run (BRUN) for its steady stock movement. Charles Schwab's Rachel Dashiell walks us through the key technicals in the stock charts.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trad
MU, GOOGL, LLY & Other Stocks Andrew Arons is Watching This Summer
Andrew Arons discusses summer market equity expectations and stocks he's watching in the current environment. He points to Micron (MU) as one that has much more room to run even after a stellar year-long rally, pointing to robust AI memory demand backing the trade. Elsewhere in tech, Andrew calls Alphabet (GOOGL) a “cheap AI stock.” In healthcare, he labels Eli Lilly (LLY) as a winner due to i
World Cup 2026 Kicks Off: NKE, DKS, ONON & Other Beneficiaries of Soccer Boom
Jan Rogers Kniffen discusses how retailers may see a short-term boost from the World Cup, as he expects Adidas and Nike (NKE) to benefit from investor sentiment. Gains for Dick’s Sporting Goods (DKS), Academy Sports (ASO), Puma, Fanatics, and On Holding (ONON) are ones Jan sees being more limited. Tom White walks through an example trade using Nike.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every
Options Corner: ADBE
Adobe (ADBE) shares have been stuck trading near 52-week lows for the last several months. Charles Schwab's Rachel Dashiell turns to key support and resistance levels she sees playing a central role in how the stock will move after earnings Thursday. She later offers an example options trade for the software giant. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every mar
Oracle Sells as AI Debt Financing Woes Climb, Highlighting ORCL Options Trade
Marley Kayden breaks down Oracle’s earnings as the stock sells off despite posting better-than-expected earnings. Plans to raise another $20 billion through debt is the crux to investor concerns, according to Marley. Joe Tigay walks through an example options trade for Oracle.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not su
What EU & Japan Interest Rate Decisions Mean for U.S.
As the Fed faces a conundrum with interest rates in the U.S., Charles Schwab's Michelle Gibley highlights the EU Central Bank's decision to hike rates. She contrasts its decision to what she calls a "mistake" it made in hiking rates during 2022 with the EU's future growth picture in the balance. Michelle later looks at the Bank of Japan's interest rate outlook and what it
Emerging Markets Rally: Can It Last as AI Demand Grows?
Allspring’s Alison Shimada breaks down if the emerging markets rally can last, pointing to their key role in the AI supply chain. She highlights concentration risks and rising local retail participation across EMs. Shimada also calls out Brazil and Mexico as attractive opportunities given their valuations and strategic positioning.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trade
Volatility Ahead? IPOs, Rebalances, and Options Expiry in Focus
Market Structure EDGE CEO Tim Quast says investors should focus on short volume, not short interest, to better understand volatility. He argues fundamentals drive just 10% of market behavior, with supply and demand now shifting as demand weakens and supply rises. Quast flags upcoming IPOs, index rebalances, and options expiration as risks, while pointing to McDonald’s (MCD) as a lower-volatility p
Thursday's Morning Movers: AI Manufacturing & STX PT Raises, SMCI Prices Offering
George Tsilis walks us through this morning’s top moving stocks at the opening bell. He points to Barclay’s raising price targets in KLA Corp. (KLAC), Applied Materials (AMAT), and Lam Research (LRCX) as all stocks continue record runs. JP Morgan also raised its price target for Seagate (STX). George then turns to Super Micro’s (SMCI) pricing of its equity offering that sparked a 28% sell-off Wedn
Brian Mulberry Talks AAPL Siri Upgrade, MU "Buy Opportunity" & EME AI Role
The real story for Apple (AAPL) is its push in AI, says Brian Mulberry. The Mag 7 giant's Siri upgrade is something he sees offering high margin opportunity for future profits. Another stock on Brian's watchlist: Emcor (EME), which he believes will see significant upside due to its role in the AI buildout. He calls Micron (MU) a "buy opportunity" even after a stunning year-long r
Headline Risk Lingers Over Energy Trade as PPI Confirms Inflation Uptrend
Wholesale prices continue to climb, seen in the latest PPI print after the previous day's CPI hit three-year highs. Kevin Hincks outlines the impacts he expects it to have on the inflation picture and the Fed's interest rate projections. The energy trade continues to be the biggest culprit to inflation's spike as the U.S.-Iran War serves as a long-term headwind. ======== Schwab Network
Newman: Spending is ORCL Biggest Concern, What to Watch in Upcoming IPOs
"It's not the print, it's the spending that continues to concern investors," says Daniel Newman of Futurum when discussing Oracle's (ORCL) earnings. The cloud company posted an earnings beat and massive backlog totaling more than $630 billion, but is doing so through raising more debt funding. Daniel adds that it's okay for the AI rally to cool after a parabolic run over
How U.S. Economy Will Stomach Energy Prices as Fed Grapples with Inflation
Mabrouk Chetouane believes the situation for the Fed still hinges tightly on inflation, as CPI taps a three-year high. The biggest culprit driving it higher: energy, as the U.S.-Iran War continues to create long-term headwinds for American consumers. While complications exist, Mabrouk sees a resilient U.S. economy stomaching the headwinds for now.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every in
Chart of the Day: UBER
Uber Technologies (UBER) is suing New York City over a new driver protection law. The headline comes as the stock stays parked near the 52-week low. Charles Schwab's Ben Watson gives the short-term outlook for Uber a five-star rating as shares test a strong support area. However, there is a case for the bears to drag shares deeper into red territory. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering
ORCL Raises AI Execution Risk, INTC Double Upgrade, AMD & ARM PT Hikes
Is Oracle (ORCL) "throwing money at the wall?" It's the question Tom White and Jenny Horne debate as the company ups its debt funding to $40 billion. Jenny talks about how Oracle raising its RPO by $85 billion is a positive, but she admits the risk comes in whether the company can execute on all of its backlog. She also touches on Intel's (INTC) double upgrade and price target hi
Stock Market Today: ORCL Earnings, TSM & SMCI Tumble
Oracle (ORCL) announced record fourth quarter earnings beating analysts' predictions. TSMC (TSM) fell today although the company's revenue was up, and Super Micro (SMCI) took a massive tumble coming in as the S&P 500's (SPX) worst performer.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schw
Wednesday's Final Takeaways: May's CPI & TSM Revenue
Marley Kayden talks about May's CPI beating expectations marking the highest number we've seen in three years. Sam Vadas discusses TSMC (TSM) May revenue rising despite the company falling below analysts' expectations.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDown
Chad Beynon on Gaming Trends: Regulation Risks, Local Play Growth, and World Cup Wagers
Macquarie's Chad Beynon breaks down mounting regulatory pressure on prediction markets, particularly around player props, and the implications for the broader gaming industry. He highlights a shift in consumer behavior toward regional casinos and closer-to-home entertainment amid evolving spending trends. Chad also outlines expectations for the World Cup to drive significant global betting, wi
Crypto Corner: Institutional Rotation Near Bitcoin's 52-Week Lows
Fund flows for Bitcoin have not been favorable for bulls in the crypto space, says Charles Schwab's Adam Lynch. He points the price action to institutional derisking as Bitcoin falls back toward $60,000. On the macro front, Adam discusses what headwinds he sees ahead for the Clarity Act as Congress faces pressure to pass the legislation. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investo
Hatfield: Flawed Inflation Data Sets Up Rate Cuts, Resilient Stocks Despite Geopolitics
Jay Hatfield argues inflation is being overstated, pointing to distorted shelter data in CPI. He expects up to three rate cuts in the next year and sees the S&P 500 rising to 8,200, with upside to 9,000 if geopolitical tensions ease. Hatfield also highlights tech-driven growth, U.S. natural gas strength, and calls for the Fed to incorporate money supply and oil prices into its forecasts.======
ORCL $500B Backlog: Balancing Orders & CapEx to Create AI ROI
Just ahead of Oracle's (ORCL) earnings after Wednesday's close, Steven Dickens says the company's backlog will be the biggest metric to watch, along with how it converts it all into revenue. How Oracle builds out AI infrastructure and balancing it with future CapEx are also paramount to Steven, though he doesn't see it as a concern. He calls Oracle the "fourth hyperscaler"
WEBs Investments' ETF Slate & Ways to Defend Portfolios Against Volatility
Kevin Rich of WEBs Investments talks about the ETFs his firm uses for a variety of situations investors face and the story ETF flows are telling right now. From concentration risk, market rotation, and uncertainty on interest rates ahead, Kevin explains how investors can use his firm's ETFs to fend off volatility. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every mark
Sticky Inflation Complicates Fed Outlook as CPI Hits 4.2%
Ken Kim and Yelena Shulyatyeva break down the latest CPI report showing a 4.2% year-over-year increase, in line with expectations but pointing to persistent inflation pressures. They discuss what the data means for the U.S. economy, including potential Fed policy responses. The economists also examine how rising prices could impact consumer spending going forward.======== Schwab Network ========Em
Charts to Watch: SPX, BAC, MDLZ
Charles Schwab's Kevin Horner says the S&P 500’s (SPX) recent 5% pullback is within normal expectations from a technical perspective. He highlights Bank of America (BAC) as a relative strength standout and points to Mondelez International (MDLZ) for its consistent pattern setup and short-term upside potential. Horner cautions that resistance levels remain key for traders navigating the cur
Westfall: Strong Enterprise Demand Power ORCL AI Push as Cloud Gains Positioning
Ron Westfall highlights how Oracle (ORCL) is converting large AI deals into revenue, with strong momentum in its cloud infrastructure segment. He points to Oracle’s diversified portfolio and solid fundamentals as key strengths. Westfall says Oracle’s enterprise positioning and unique capabilities should support continued adoption and help the company hit its targets.======== Schwab Network =======
Ca$htag$: COIN Gains Market Share in Bearish Crypto Regime
Coinbase (COIN) serves as a proxy play for Bitcoin, says LikeFolio's Andy Swan, which can be seen in its downward price action alongside the cryptocurrency. LikeFolio's data points to Coinbase gaining market share but at the cost of doing so in a bearish crypto environment. Andy also highlights more data signaling a decline in overall year-over-year visits to the platform. He offers perspe
Oracle’s $50B CapEx Fuels Data Center Trade, Pressure Builds on Mega Caps
Jacob Sonenshine breaks down how Oracle’s (ORCL) $50 billion CapEx plan, including AI chips and data centers, supports infrastructure stocks. He notes limited expectations for spending cuts and warns that share issuance from Alphabet (GOOGL), Super Micro (SMCI), and Meta Platforms (META) weighs on sentiment. He advises waiting for downside momentum to slow before entering names like Microsoft (MSF
Chewy (CHWY) Drops to 52-Week Low Despite Margin Strength and Growing Demand
Chewy (CHWY) hits a 52-week low after cutting its sales outlook, but Arun Sundaram notes its margin expansion remains intact with record adjusted EBITDA. Dan Geltrude points to strong demand, customer loyalty, and pricing power, while highlighting underappreciated growth in pet healthcare and pharmacy services tied to an aging pet population.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investo
Merger at Risk: Antitrust Scrutiny Builds for PSKY–WBD Deal
Seth Schachner breaks down the mounting regulatory hurdles facing a potential Paramount Skydance (PSKY) and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) deal. He highlights concerns from state attorneys general over job losses and content market power, along with likely scrutiny from UK and EU regulators that could force asset divestitures.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, ever
The Big 3: TOL, DAL, MS
Today's Big 3 is focused all on the bears, as TheoTrade's Don Kaufman offers three bearish options trades for his picks. He points to Toll Brothers (TOL) as an outperformer in the housing space due for a pullback, Delta Airlines' (DAL) "catch-22" situation, and sees Morgan Stanley (MS) having a "rough ride" ahead with massive IPOs debuting this year. Rick Ducat back
Oil at $80? What It Means for Inflation and Interest Rates
Ed Siddell breaks down the latest CPI report, pointing to energy prices as the main driver of inflation. He notes gas prices are stabilizing and could fall further if oil drops below $80. Siddell also expects the Fed to hold rates steady for an extended period, barring any escalation in geopolitical tensions.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Sub
Ted Thatcher Calls ORCL “Forgotten Hyperscaler” Ahead of Earnings
Ted Thatcher explains what he'll watch for in Oracle (ORCL) earnings after Wednesday's closing bell. He calls Oracle the “forgotten hyperscaler” as it expands data center and cloud capabilities. Ted says analysts are predicting Oracle to come in at or above expectations as he expresses his own bullish takes on the company. Tom White walks us through an example options trade for the stock.=
State of the Tech Sector: U.S.-Iran War, Bitcoin Adds Unseen Pressures
Charles Schwab's Nathan Peterson breaks down the factors for recent market softness caused mostly by the tech sector. He says there is a lot of volatility happening within the cohort, especially within the AI memory trade. Bitcoin's lagging price action is another pressure he sees impacting markets. Nate also investigates the outlook for market growth amid the lack of progress in U.S.-Iran
Frothy Markets Ahead? Jim Paulsen Flags Risks in Small Caps & Unprofitable Tech
Jim Paulsen breaks down the widening gap between high-growth tech names and struggling traditional industries, warning it mirrors the dot-com era. He flags froth in small caps and unprofitable tech stocks, adding that dwindling corporate cash could drive a pullback. Paulsen also argues Fed tightening interest rates will hurt the “old era” economy while failing to address supply-driven inflation.==
Coons: AI Pullback "Healthy," Brace for Volatility in "Early" Innings of Trade
The tech trade ran "a little too far, too fast," says Adam Coons. Her makes the case that the pullback is "healthy" and points to Oracle (ORCL) as the next bellwether for AI strength. Adam warns that volatility will linger with the AI trade still in its early innings. In stocks Adam likes outside tech, he points to Eli Lilly (LLY) and its robust healthcare portfolio as a compan
Wednesday's Morning Movers: CHWY Earnings, CAVA Upgrade & NKE Downgrade
Diane King Hall talks about this morning's top moving stock at the opening bell pointing to Chewy (CHWY), initially higher after earnings but now facing pressure. She also highlights UBS upgrading Cava (CAVA), and RBC's downgrade on Nike (NKE). ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabne
Venture Strategy Shift: Why Rogers Healy Favors Consumer Brands Over Real Estate
Morrison Seger Venture Capital Partners CEO Rogers Healy outlines how his firm is navigating inflation and market volatility by backing celebrity-driven consumer brands, including Ben Stiller’s soda company, Stillers. He explains why high interest rates and rising construction costs are weighing on real estate, making it a less attractive investment compared to beverages and apparel.======== Schwa
CPI Hits 3-Year High as U.S.-Iran War Looms Over Energy Trade
Inflation hit the highest level in three years according to CPI, though the numbers still fell in-line with Wall Street estimates. Kevin Hincks points out that the report was "dominated" by energy and believes investors have largely priced CPI expectations with the U.S.-Iran War serving as a lasting overhang. On crude oil, Kevin tells investors to brace for disruptions in energy should t
CPI Hits Multi-Year High as Inflation Lingers Over U.S. Consumers
Even though CPI headline numbers hit in-line, the report is still a three-year high as the U.S.-Iran War continues to keep crude oil prices elevated. Kevin Hincks and Alex Coffey break down the report and explain how they see it impacting price action on Wall Street.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - ht
Options Corner: ORCL Seeks Stock Rebound After Earnings
Shares of Oracle (ORCL) are up over 15% year-over-year but still down 40% from last year's all-time high. Rick Ducat does point out what he calls a "fast resurgence" in momentum as the company readies to report earnings after Wednesday's close. Rick Ducat later highlights an example options trade for Oracle. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, ev
