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.
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Stock Market This Week: MRNA Historic Week, COIN Soars, WMT Plunges
No other stock topped Moderna's (MRNA) meteoric rally this week thanks to a melanoma vaccine trial breakthrough. Coinbase (COIN) shares surged on the back of a Bitcoin comeback. Walmart (WMT) closed as one of the worst S&P 500 (SPX) performers after earnings. Marley Kayden closes out the week with the top stories that moved Wall Street.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every inves
Friday's Final Takeaways: Gold Jumps on Lower U.S. Dollar & Consumers Stay Selective
Bitcoin isn't the only asset seeing a week-long rally — gold surged on the U.S. dollar's recent weakness. In equities, retail's big round of quarterly earnings show that U.S. consumers are staying selective with their purchases. Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas turn to their top takeaways to close the trading week. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every
Nvidia's Next Catalyst? Ryan Shrout Looks at Earnings and Vera Rubin Expectations
Ryan Shrout examines Nvidia's (NVDA) setup ahead of its upcoming earnings report, including expectations for CEO Jensen Huang and the rollout of the company's Vera Rubin technology. He also discusses Nvidia's competitive advantages, the durability of its GPU leadership and the challenge posed by rivals such as AMD Inc. (AMD).======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and
DDN CEO Alex Bouzari: AI Is Becoming the Next Great Asset Class
DDN CEO Alex Bouzari argues that AI has entered its industrialization phase, with compute evolving into a new asset class and value increasingly driven by outcomes rather than infrastructure. He discusses AI's potential to fuel economic growth, advises CFOs on budgeting for agentic workloads, and stresses the importance of aligning AI spending with profitability.======== Schwab Network =======
AI Is Changing Hiring, but Judgment and Experience Still Matter Most
Audrey Symes discusses the resilience of Wall Street hiring, particularly for senior professionals in financial services. She highlights strong demand driven by M&A activity, private wealth growth and the expanding secondaries market, while explaining how AI is reshaping hiring priorities across the industry.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day
Charts to Watch: SPX, ANET, ADBE
Kevin Horner analyzes the S&P 500 (SPX), noting that its recent pullback to the 20-day moving average could offer a comfortable entry point for bullish traders. He then turns his attention to Arista Networks (ANET), highlighting a potential continuation move after a pullback to its breakout area. Finally, Horner examines Adobe (ADBE), suggesting that while it has seen a good run, its current p
Jason Bottenfield Breaks Down the Next Evolution of ETF Investing
Jason Bottenfield explains why ETFs represent a lasting structural shift in investing, driven by flexibility, innovation and tax efficiency. He discusses the rise of active management, opportunities in gold and copper ETFs, and how investors can use options strategies within tech-focused funds.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the
Daniel Rubino on Foldable iPhone & AAPL Long-Term Expectations
Apple's (AAPL) iPhone 17 did better than expectations, but Windows Central's Daniel Rubino tells investors not to expect many changes for iPhone 18. The biggest change: foldable phone, which he sees facing some challenges as that corner of the market has plenty of new and established competitors. Daniel turns to longer-term headwinds he sees mounting against Apple, from supply constraints
Danielle Shay on MU, SNDK & STX Technical Analysis & Options Strategies
Danielle Shay "won't be surprised at all" to see AI memory volatility in the coming weeks but remains long-term bullish in the space. For Micron (MU) in particular, she explains her options strategies and offers advice on how to navigate the stock's wild price swings. Danielle likes SanDisk (SNDK) the most out of the group due to its stock trading just below the 50-day SMA — a ke
ADI Unique Value, Headwinds & Tailwinds in AI Buildout
Rick Ducat turns to Analog Devices (ADI) on this week's Tech Corner to highlight what makes the stock so unique as AI infrastructure expands. He highlights the company's varying businesses and explains how its business arms put them in direct competition with companies like Texas Instruments (TXN) and NXP Semiconductors (NXPI). Rick then turns to insight technical analysis of Analog Device
Protagonist Therapeutics (PTGX) CEO on Peptides, Obesity & Biopharma Disruption
Protagonist Therapeutics (PTGX) CEO Dinesh Patel discusses the company's peptide technology platform and its development of orally delivered alternatives to injectable therapies. He highlights partnerships with Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Takeda (TAK), while outlining opportunities in obesity, autoimmune diseases and rare blood disorders.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investo
Bitcoin's "Coiled Spring" Jump, Clarity Act Pivot Point & Miners' Data Center Move
The Treasury doubling liquidity on some long-term debt buybacks in bonds is what Sam Callahan points to as the key driver backing the crypto rally. He adds that Bitcoin experiencing low volatility in recent months, backed by bullish expectations on the Clarity Act, added to the "coiled spring" leap ion futures trading. Sam also addresses why some Bitcoin miners are transitioning out of c
Ca$htag$: COIN Surges with Bitcoin, Prediction Markets Offer Opportunity
Megan Brantley of LikeFolio turns to Coinbase (COIN) as it and other stocks tied to Bitcoin rally on revived Clarity Act expectations. The stock is still on a substantial year-over-year decline. While Megan argues the company has done a better job of diversifying itself, she says the stock is still largely a proxy play on Bitcoin. However, she sees opportunity in its revenue streams and prediction
MU, SNDK Bull Case in Backlog & Easing Supply Woes After Stellar Stock Rally
Stocks like Micron (MU) and SanDisk (SNDK) have phenomenally outperformed over the last 12 months, but also fell victim to a recent ramp in tech volatility. Bob Lang sees more room to run for the AI memory trade due to margin opportunity in dRAM and an eventual downtrend in supply woes. Ed Butowsky spotlights Micron's backlog as a key bullish factor warranting the stock's stellar rise. ===
Adobe Data Shows AI's Rise as a Power Retail Growth Engine
Adobe Digital Insights’ Vivek Pandya discusses the rapid rise of AI-driven commerce, highlighting that AI-referred shoppers spend 53% more and are more likely to complete purchases. He also explains how growing consumer trust in AI is boosting conversion rates across retail and travel, creating new opportunities for brands.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every
The Big 3: COST, BRK/B, CAT
Costco (COST) is a good company to own during times of rampant inflation, says Joe Tigay, as he explains the value opportunity he sees in the stock following Walmart (WMT) earnings. He also likes Berkshire Hathaway (BRK/B) due to its "very defensive" nature and Caterpillar (CAT) due to its tight ties in the AI buildout. Rick Ducat turns to his technical analysis of the stock charts to of
Chris Vermeulen on Opportunities in Silver Miners & Crypto Amid Bond Volatility
As the 30-year Treasury yield hits levels not seen since 2007, Chris Vermeulen talks about the macro risks investors should be watching. He discusses how the volatility in bonds will continue to shape price action across commodities and equities like the U.S. dollar, Bitcoin, gold and silver. Chris points to opportunities he sees in metals and crypto by highlighting certain ETFs.======== Schwab Ne
Retail Earnings Recap: TJX Earnings Sell-Off Opportunity & WMT Options Trade
Charlie O'Shea offers his perspective on the retail trade after Walmart (WMT), Ross Stores (ROST), and Target (TGT) posted varying earnings results. Focusing more on TJX Companies (TJX), he sees the stock's sell-off after earnings as a buying opportunity. Charlie points to strengths in the retail giant's sales and why he believes investors sold off shares. Tom White turns to an example
Treasury's Liquidity Boost "Band-Aid" & Fixed Income Strategies to Consider
Charles Schwab's Cooper Howard calls the Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's plan to double come liquidity support for longer-dated treasuries a "relative band-aid." He notes signs of concern he expects to persist. Cooper talks about the strategies he suggests for investors as volatility continues to rattle the bond market. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor
AVGO Seeking Up to $100B in Debt Financing Mirrors NVDA AI Infrastructure Push
In a move not too dissimilar to Nvidia's (NVDA) $500 billion AI infrastructure financing push, reports suggest Broadcom (AVGO) is seeking $60 billion in debt financing with possibility that number can increase to $100 billion. Marley Kayden takes investors through the key takeaways of the headline and what it means for the greater AI trade. Dan Deming offers an example options trade for Broadc
Frances Stacy: Liquidity Is Masking Deeper Economic Problems
Tuttle Wealth Partners CIO Frances Stacy argues that record liquidity and fiscal spending are masking deeper economic challenges for many Americans. She discusses the impact of higher Treasury yields on consumers, the risks posed by a widening wealth gap, and concerns around growing reliance on debt-funded AI spending to support corporate growth and market valuations.======== Schwab Network ======
Mike Sanders: Treasury Buybacks Won’t Stop Rising Bond Yields
Mike Sanders argues that the Treasury’s plan to expand long-dated bond buybacks is merely a temporary fix for broader fiscal and geopolitical challenges. He explains why investors are not being adequately compensated for credit risk, discusses new debt issuance from companies like Broadcom (AVGO), and outlines why he favors intermediate-term bonds over longer maturities.======== Schwab Network ===
Friday's First Moves: CRWV & MRVL Price Target Hikes, WMT Mixed Analyst Reaction
Goldman Sachs upped its price target and kept a neutral rating on CoreWeave (CRWV) after the company showed significant earnings growth. Sam Vadas explains what's keeping the analyst on the sidelines despite seeing more promise in price action. Marvell (MRVL) got multiple price target hikes of its own from Citi and Oppenheimer. Sam turns to a more mixed picture in Walmart (WMT) after one analy
Ted Parkhill: Bonds, Inflation and the Case for Going Global
Incline Investment Management CEO Ted Parkhill discusses the bond market's response to Treasury intervention, arguing that long-term market forces matter more than short-term noise. He highlights investment opportunities outside the U.S. and explains why commodities, gold and other non-correlated assets can help investors navigate persistent inflation and rising government spending concerns.==
Bitcoin Rallies in Down Market Week, NVDA & Anthropic Offer Bullish AI Catalysts
Though this trading week tilts toward a close in the red, Kevin Hincks sees next week offering more chances for bullish momentum, from a slew of ecodata to Nvidia (NVDA) earnings. Bitcoin's best week since 2024 is something Kevin notes as a strong positive to close out this week as President Trump pushes Congress to pass the legislation. He also touches on reports that Anthropic could file its
Options Corner: DKS Hits 52-Week Low Ahead of Earnings
Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) will add to the slew of retail earnings when it reports next week as the stock hovers just above 52-week lows. Rick Ducat shows traders the notable areas he sees forming in the stock chart and where bulls can retake control of stock momentum. He then offers an example options trade for Dick's Sporting Goods. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every inves
Crypto Assets Rally on Clarity Act Push: What's Next for Bitcoin & Legislation?
Benjamin Peillard discusses the Clarity Act and how he sees the bill setting up needed guardrails for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Crypto-tied assets surged after President Trump called on Congress to pass the Clarity Act. Prediction markets largely priced in that the bull won't pass this year, and Benjamin believes Bitcoin won't suffer long-term if the bill doesn't pass until n
Chart of the Day: WMT
Walmart (WMT) sold off more than 9% after Thursday's earnings report painted a mixed picture for the outlook of its customer base. Kevin Horner of Charles Schwab points out the oversold RSI but wants to see more conviction from trend traders to solidify that a turnaround is possible. He tells investors to watch certain key levels in Walmart's stock. ======== Schwab Network ========Empoweri
Fed 'Filling Sandbags:' Kevin Rich on Weathering Volatility, Yields & Interest Rates
Kevin Rich says an upward-sloping yield curve isn't an outright negative signal for Wall Street, even if it does ring alarm bells for investors. He discusses the dynamics he sees the move creating for the weeks and months ahead as the Fed is "filling sandbags" ahead of Jackson Hole. "We could be in for a choppy few weeks," says Kevin, as the FOMC plot out its path for inter
AVGO Eyes Over $60B in AI Financing & NVDA Gets New Bull
There's a lot of takeaways Tom White has to close out the week, as he takes investors through all the headlines ranging from the U.S.-Iran war to the creep higher in Treasury yields. As for Friday's headlines, Broadcom (AVGO) is seeking more than $60 billion in AI chip financing. Its main competitor, Nvidia (NVDA), got a new buy rating after BMO initiated coverage. ======== Schwab Network
Stock Market Today: WMT Earnings Plunge, DE Soars, Crypto Surges
Marley Kayden turns to one of the biggest earnings losers of Thursday's session in Walmart (WMT) despite its beat and raise quarter. Deere (DE) was one of the session's biggest winners after its earnings. Bitcoin and other crypto-tied assets rallied on comments from President Trump regarding the Clarity Act. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market
Thursday's Final Takeaways: UBER & BIDU Robotaxi Partnership, Bitcoin Above $70K
Uber Technologies (UBER) and Baidu (BIDU) are partnering for a new robotaxi endeavor in Dubai, while Bitcoin bulls aim to retake the wheel of crypto momentum. Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas turn to their top takeaways of Thursday's trading session. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetw
Kurv CEO on KEO's ETF-of-ETFs Strategy Targets Income and Diversification
Kurv Investment Management CEO Howard Chan introduces the Curve Equity Option Income ETF (KEO), an ETF-of-ETFs designed to provide diversified exposure to mega-cap technology and growth leaders, including Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Alphabet (GOOGL), Microsoft (MSFT), Netflix (NFLX), and Tesla (TSLA). He explains how KEO uses options strategies to monetize stock volatility and generate weekly inc
BABA Delivers Strong AI Results as Robotics Sector Gains Momentum
KraneShares' Henry Greene reviews Alibaba's (BABA) latest earnings, highlighting strong AI and cloud growth and the company's advanced position in its investment cycle. He contrasts Alibaba's momentum with Baidu's (BIDU) challenges as the search giant ramps up AI spending to revive its core business. Greene also discusses Unitree Robotics' recent IPO and what it means for t
From WMT to ROST: Jan Kniffen's Take on Retail's Biggest Winners
Jan Rogers Kniffen explains why Walmart (WMT) continues to gain traction with higher-income consumers despite a post-earnings stock decline. He discusses the competitive implications for Target (TGT), Amazon (AMZN), and other major retailers, including Home Depot (HD), Lowe's (LOW), TJX Companies (TJX), Ross Stores (ROST), Tapestry (TPR), and Ralph Lauren (RL). Kniffen also highlights the resi
Clarity Act on the Clock: Bitcoin Rallies as Legislation Faces Key Deadline
Charles Schwab's Adam Lynch analyzes the surge in Bitcoin brought by rhetoric from President Trump saying he wants the Clarity Act passed. As Adam mentions, the legislation faces a mid-September deadline before it is likely shelved until 2027. That said, Thursday's short squeeze and a boost of institutional investments give him confidence cryptocurrencies have more room to run. ======== Sc
Monetizing Volatility: Inside the Shelton Equity Premium Income ETF
Shelton Capital's Barry Martin explains how the Shelton Equity Premium Income ETF (SEPI) differentiates itself from traditional covered call funds. Instead of selling index calls, SEPI sells covered calls on individual stocks across 11 sectors, seeking to generate additional income from stock-specific volatility. Martin also discusses the ETF's performance and how it may complement an inco
CRM "Mixed" Earnings Expectations: AI's Double-Edged Sword in Stock Growth
As Salesforce (CRM) readies to report earnings next week, Steve Koenig highlights what he calls "mixed messaging" into the print. "Agentforce is growing well, but it's not big enough" to move the earnings needle this quarter. Acceleration in RPO and revenue are two things Steve expects to drive bullish sentiment. Dave Nicholson has his eyes on how Salesforce will translate
David Wagner on MSFT Moat Adding AI Momentum, Azure Backing CapEx Story
Microsoft (MSFT) is back to being a magnificent Mag 7 stock after earnings. David Wagner is very bullish on the stock's upward momentum due to its diversified business model through Azure cloud and Office suite working in tandem with each other to maximize profits. While some critique Microsoft's AI models, David believes the size of the company's moat allows it to connect those models
Addressing SNDK Earnings Potential Amid AI Memory Volatility
Brian Mulberry says there's lots of trading opportunity across the AI hardware space. He highlights SanDisk (SNDK) as a name he likes due to its upside earnings potential despite the downside price action across the memory space. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscrib
Ted Thatcher on Walmart's Sales Miss, Guidance Shift and Consumer Strength
Ted Thatcher analyzes Walmart's (WMT) latest earnings report and explains why the stock fell despite strong headline results. He points to weaker same-store sales, slowing customer traffic, and pharmacy-related regulatory headwinds as key concerns. Thatcher also discusses Walmart's mixed guidance and why he remains constructive on the broader retail sector and the resilience of the U.S. co
Ca$htag$: ROST Hot Streak Meets Cooling Consumer Demand Signals
LikeFolio's Landon Swan examines Ross Stores (ROST) after its 56% year-to-date rally. While long-term demand trends remain favorable, he points to signs of short-term weakness and questions whether the retailer's valuation leaves enough room for upside. Swan also discusses changing dynamics across retail, with full-price retailers showing renewed strength against off-price competitors.====
Walmart's Growth Machine: Traffic Gains, Ad Revenue and AI Upside
R.J. Hottovy and Joy Tang break down Walmart's (WMT) strong earnings, highlighting continued traffic growth, expanding e-commerce sales and rising advertising revenue through Walmart Connect. They also discuss Walmart's appeal across income levels and its potential to benefit from the AI boom.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe
TGT, Tariff Relief and the Enduring Strength of the American Consumer
Greg Halter of Carnegie Investment Council discusses how tariff refunds are helping boost corporate profits, pointing to Target (TGT) as an example. He also highlights the strength of the U.S. consumer, particularly baby boomers, and explains why geopolitical headlines often have less impact on long-term market performance than investors think.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every inves
Connecting Dots in China's Tech Trade Through BABA & BIDU AI Growth
Brendan Ahren spotlights China AI chips and why he favors "picks and shovels" in the region. He says a lot of the money that flowed into China has moved into South Korea as the AI memory trade picks up steam in companies like Samsung and SK Hynix (SKHY). Brendan discusses more on China's AI growth through takeaways in earnings from Alibaba (BABA) and Baidu (BIDU). ======== Schwab Net
Walmart Beat & Raise Not Enough for Wall Street & WMT Options Trade
Sucharita Kodali says Walmart (WMT) "is on a strong trajectory" after it beat and raised in quarterly earnings. It still wasn't enough for Wall Street, causing a near-10% sell-off in shares. Sucharita makes the case that the growth story still looks strong, so long as consumer sentiment shows signs of improvement. Kevin Hincks offers an example options trade for Walmart. ======== Sch
BABA Earnings Mixed Despite Cloud Growth: What's Next for AI Push?
U.S. shares of Alibaba (BABA) moved lower after the Chinese ecommerce giant posted mixed earnings even as cloud revenue increased by 45%. Jenny Horne talks about the key takeaways from the report and commentary from leadership suggesting AI growth remains a top priority. Joe Tigay offers an example options trade for Alibaba. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, eve
Treasury Bond Buybacks Attacks "Symptom, Not Cause" of Yield Spikes
The Treasury is "attacking the symptom, not the cause" of rising yields, says Liz Ann Sonders. Momentum in fixed income markets, paired with concerns on inflation and the U.S.-Iran war, is what Liz Ann sees silencing the short-term downtrend in the 10-year yield among related metrics. She broadens out the discussion to explain how equities can regain their footing through certain moves s
Indrani De: Rising Rates Could Challenge the Next Leg of the AI Rally
Indrani De of FTSE Russell says strong earnings are supporting a broad global equity rally. She warns that rising interest rate volatility and higher global yields could pressure the AI trade, particularly as companies like Alphabet (GOOGL) ramp up spending and tap debt markets.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute new
Thursday's First Moves: Analysts Mixed on MRNA & MRK Rally, AAP & DE Earnings
Diane King Hall discusses the sharp sell-off in Advance Auto Parts (AAP) as the guidance shows strong headwinds. Deere (DE) offered plenty of strength in its earnings as construction revenues rise. Diane then looks into mixed analyst reactions to Merck (MRK) after it and Moderna (MRNA) rallied strong on positive melanoma vaccine trial results. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every inves
Return of 60/40 Portfolio? Robert Conzo on Diversifying Amid Stock & Yield Rally
Robert Conzo explains how Treasury yields moving higher along stocks' record run presented unique challenges for investors. He offers his insights into ways you can navigate the market environment, which includes 60/40 portfolio diversification. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.c
AI Boom, WMT's Warning and TDG's Edge in Aerospace
Brian Glenn of Premier Path Wealth Partners says AI spending continues to support the market's rally. He discusses Walmart's (WMT) earnings, highlights TransDigm Group (TDG) as a top aerospace and defense pick, and explains why he doesn't see signs of a market bubble.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute ne
Crude Taps $87 & Yields Climb as Trump Threatens "Economic D-Day" on Iran
Crude oil is ticking higher and keeping Treasury yields elevated to start Thursday's trading session. Kevin Hincks tells investors to brace for more headlines around the U.S.-Iran war that can shake up price action during the day. Tensions continue to mount as President Trump threatens "economic D-Day" on Iran. Other comments he made on the Clarity Act sent Bitcoin and other crypto-t
Options Corner: ROST Vast Outperformer in Retail into Earnings
After companies like Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT), and TJX Companies (TJX) showed varying results from earnings, investors now turn to Ross Stores (ROST) after Thursday's close. Rick Ducat points out that the stock has been a vast outperformer in a mixed sector, highlighting key support and resistance areas ahead of earnings. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader,
Gibbs: Yields Don't Show "Winning Long-Term Strategy" for Economy
"Yields are about confidence," and a slew of headwinds hitting the economy will keep confidence low, says Erin Gibbs in discussing the creep higher in Treasury yields. She outlines the path she sees for fixed income markets as stocks struggle to tap new record highs. Erin does see opportunity in small caps, believing the current interest rate environment balanced out valuations. ========
Debt Financing in AI Trade Causing Havoc for Growth Stocks
Growth stocks underperforming value have treasury yields to blame, says Gina Martin Adams. She points to debt, both national and through hyperscaler CapEx, as a key factor as businesses race to stay ahead in the AI race. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the
Chart of the Day: TJX
TJX Companies (TJX) saw one of its worst sell-offs in recent memory after earnings Wednesday, as Kevin Horner of Charles Schwab highlights the stock's closing price as especially important. He turns to a five-year chart that shows the "clean" rally in shares supporting a long-term bullish thesis remains intact. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, eve
Crypto Rallies & Tech Slumps, WMT Falls on Earnings Beat & Raise
Markets are weaker ahead of Thursday's opening bell as the 10-year treasury yield creeps back up to 4.7%. Jenny Horne discusses more about the AI momentum stocks like Micron (MU) leading downside action and why many are sitting on their hands until Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech. One corner of Wall Street rallying: Bitcoin and crypto-tied stocks after President Trump's recent commen
Stock Market Today: MRNA Rallies 177%, TGT 2-Year High, EL Earnings Surge
Moderna (MRNA) shares nearly tripled in Wednesday's session after it and Merck (MRK) announced positive trial results for its melanoma vaccine. Target (TGT) tapped 2-year highs and Estée Lauder (EL) surged after both companies posted strong earnings. Marley Kayden carries investors through the top stories of the trading session. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and tra
Wednesday's Final Takeaways: Unitree IPO, SKHY Buybacks & Institutions Eye Prediction Markets
Sam Vadas turns to key international headlines in Unitree's explosive IPO in China and SK Hynix (SKHY) bolstering its share buyback plan. Marley Kayden discusses how prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are gaining institutional attention. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabn
Bullish Factors in Bitcoin Futures, Backwardation & Hedge Fund Dynamics
Charles Schwab's Jim Ferraioli talks all about Bitcoin futures on this week's Crypto Corner. He examines how hedge funds are appearing to build plans to go long as dynamics in the crypto space continue to shift. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the
Hawkeye 360 CEO Sees Signals Intelligence Demand Surge Worldwide
Hawkeye 360 (HAWK) CEO John Serafini discusses the company's strong quarter, highlighted by 33% organic growth and 134% international growth. He points to rising demand across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Eastern Europe, as well as a new five-year National Reconnaissance Office contract. Serafini also explains how Hawkeye 360 is expanding its signals intelligence capabilities into real-ti
Keith Buchanan on Rate Outlook as Yields Rise, Building Portfolios Beyond Big Tech
Keith Buchanan examines the key forces driving today's market, including strong earnings growth, continued AI investment and the impact of rising treasury yields on valuations. He discusses the Fed's evolving messaging and what it means for investor risk appetite. Buchanan also outlines a diversified portfolio approach that extends beyond large-cap growth stocks to include international eq
Target Posts Strong Quarter as Questions Linger About Long-Term Strategy
Target (TGT) delivered strong earnings, but Burt Flickinger remains cautious on the retailer's long-term prospects. He argues that underinvestment in distribution and logistics, along with mounting competition from Walmart (WMT) and Costco (COST), could limit future growth. Flickinger also discusses leadership and merchandising challenges that he believes leave Target disconnected from its cor
Ca$htag$: TGT & COST Demand Giving WMT Run for Its Money
LikeFolio's sentiment data on Walmart (WMT) shows that 90-day demand has moved up roughly 14%, about the same as the stock price year-over-year. However, as Landon Swan shows, Walmart demand is lagging compared to Target (TGT) and Costco (COST) even though it's ahead of Amazon (AMZN). He tells investors to keep an eye on any signs of growth deceleration in earnings, as any weakness can lea
TrueCar CEO on Tariffs, Pricing and Auto Market Trends
TrueCar CEO Scott Painter discusses how tariffs, interest rates and consumer behavior are reshaping the auto industry. He explains why higher vehicle costs are pushing some buyers from new cars to the used market and examines the current discounting cycle among automakers. Painter also highlights how TrueCar uses AI to track affordability and purchasing trends.======== Schwab Network ========Empow
Charts to Watch: SPX, SJM, OKE
Charles Schwab's Kevin Horner says the S&P 500's (SPX) recent pullback is a healthy pause after a period of consolidation, with market leadership expanding beyond mega-cap technology stocks. He highlights The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM), which continues to trend higher while finding support at its 50-day moving average. Horner also points to ONEOK (OKE), whose breakout from a five-month
Finding Tax-Efficient Yield in a Changing Rate Environment
Charlette Golder, co-portfolio manager of QTPI ETF, explains how the fund seeks high current income and capital appreciation while maximizing tax efficiency. She discusses the advantages of preferred and hybrid securities, including their potential to deliver higher taxable-equivalent yields than municipal bonds. Golder also highlights the ETF’s active management strategy and its focus on maintain
Ron Westfall on ADI, Analog Chip Strength & Outlook for Tech Sector
While analog chip stocks don't get as much attention as their flashier AI peers, Ron Westfall believes this corner of the tech industry has plenty of room to run. A sector-wide sell-off is keeping many investors away, but as Ron explains, there's tailwinds in automotive and related businesses expanding the road ahead for chips. He names Analog Devices (ADI) as one of his stock picks. =====
Sturgill: HD Tops LOW Earnings, Bullish on TGT in Retail
Ben Sturgill breaks down Lowe's (LOW) earnings beat, arguing that the company's growth was not organic. He compares the results to Home Depot's (HD) stronger quarter and explains why he's bullish on Target (TGT).======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownlo
TGT Nears 2-Year High After Earnings as Investors Assess Retail Revival
Morningstar Wealth's Brett Husslein and Amanda Lai discuss whether Target's (TGT) recent surge to 52-week highs reflects a sustainable turnaround or a short-term rally. They examine the retailer's improving comparable sales, rising customer traffic, and $5 billion investment plan. The pair also highlight the contributions of Target's digital business and Roundel advertising platfor
META Faces 'Hundred of Billions' in Fines: Significance of Child Safety Trial
As oral arguments in the child safety trial for Meta Platforms (META) unfold, James Czerniawski explains the crux behind state prosecutor arguments pointing to "addictive" features of the Mag 7 company. He says features like autoplay and "infinite scrolling" make a strong case against Meta. That said, James explains that some studies the prosecutors use raise yellow flags in th
The Big 3: XLV, ARM, NKE
Don Kaufman sees two strong bearish opportunities and one "shot" to the upside on Wednesday's Big 3. He sees a likely pullback in the State Street Health Care Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) amidst Moderna's (MRNA) stellar rally. In equities, he sees Arm (ARM) moving "back into a downtrend" while pointing to a tentative upside move in Nike (NKE). Don offers example options trades
Energy & Metals: Next Big Winners of AI Trade?
EGSI Financial CEO Ed Siddell expects economic growth to remain strong, supported by consumer spending, business investment, and healthy corporate earnings. He discusses rising consumer debt, forecasts a holiday spending boost, and sees any post-earnings weakness in Nvidia (NVDA) as a buying opportunity. Siddell also highlights long-term opportunities in precious metals, mining stocks, and nuclear
Target Hits Earnings Bullseye: TGT Taps 52-Week High & Offering Options Trade
Target (TGT) is taking market share from competitors in the retail space, says Greg Portell, who explains why he sees the runway for the big box retailer expanding after earnings. The company posted a strong beat which backs a 60% rally in the stock since the start of 2026. Greg discusses how Target can continue hitting the mark in future earnings and diversify itself from Walmart (WMT). Tom White
LOW Shares Gain on Mixed Earnings, Unsteady Guidance Amid Inflation Woes
Lowe's (LOW) hit on EPS but missed on sales as guidance taps the low end of Wall Street estimates. Marley Kayden sets the foundation for investors by outlining key metrics in the report and discusses what's causing the company to reevaluate as U.S. consumers feel the pinch of inflation. Prosper Trading Academy's Scott Bauer offers an example options trade for Lowe's that aims to &q
AI Chip Volatility, MRVL Signs GOOGL Deal & NVDA "Decoupling" from Market
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