Best Spx Weekly Options Podcasts (2025)

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An Investing Trailblazer: How the Military & Philosophy Shaped Calamos Investments' Founder 25:00

4h ago25:00

25:00

His contemporaries have dubbed him one of the "Fathers" of convertible bonds strategies, but John P. Calamos, Sr. prides himself as an Air Force veteran and someone who looks for risk management in his investing outlook. On this episode of Market Overtime, Nicole Petallides and John discuss his 50-year career in the markets. From his humble origins…

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Stock Market Today: PLTR Earnings, MSFT Top Valued Company, Warren Buffett Stepping Down 2:16

4h ago2:16

2:16

Markets consolidated and closed down after the SPX saw nine straight days of gains. Palantir (PLTR) posted a strong earnings but high expectations may be behind some of its downside action after hours. Berkshire Hathaway (BRK/B) sold off after Warren Buffett announced he will be stepping down as CEO in 2026. Microsoft (MSFT) became the new market c…

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"Pretty Decent" Consolidation Day Starts Week, VIX Spike Still Possible 7:43

4h ago7:43

7:43

The SPX couldn't close on a 10th consecutive winning day, but Kevin Green says that's okay. He sees today's action as a sign of normalization in the markets, though there's still a potential for a flush. Kevin sees Wednesday's FOMC interest rate decision as a potential "fireworks" day. With a VIX hovering above 20, he urges investors to stay alert …

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Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) CEO on Tech Limitations of Investment Management 7:12

4h ago7:12

7:12

Sandeep Sahai, CEO of Clearwater Analytics (CWAN), explains what the SAAS fintech company does and reviews their recent earnings and acquisitions. He discusses the breadth of Clearwater’s data gathering and why he made the recent acquisition of Beacon Platform. He emphasizes the need for knowledge to understand a global portfolio, calling it “exist…

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Chubb: Retail Investors Driving Market Amid Institutional Concern 9:39

4h ago9:39

9:39

Timothy Chubb says investors have been “emboldened” by a strong 1Q earnings season, but recent revisions downward are a headwind for valuations. He notes that retail investors are driving the market as institutional players sit out. He doesn’t have much confidence in trade resolving quickly, but expects some sectors to hold up well, including AI. O…

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Fractional Luxury Living: Picasso's New Model for Home Co-Ownership 5:48

4h ago5:48

5:48

Austin Allison, CEO of Picasso, discusses his company's luxury second home co-ownership model that allows people to buy as little as one-eighth of a home. He joins Caroline Woods to discuss how this model differs from timeshares and traditional home ownership, and how it can be a more appealing option for luxury buyers looking to eliminate home own…

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EARNINGS ALERT: HIMS 4:59

4h ago4:59

4:59

While Palantir (PLTR) trading was vastly unchanged after hours, Hims & Hers (HIMS) saw some downside action following its earnings. George Tsilis notes it has "become quite profitable over the years," attributing part of the sell-off to the telehealth company's valuation. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every …

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EARNINGS ALERT: PLTR, F 6:51

4h ago6:51

6:51

Palantir (PLTR) shares pop and drop after initial earnings figures show in-line EPS and a beat on its 1Q revenue. The company raised its FY25 revenue growth guidance to 36%, with commercial revenue over $1.18B. Kevin Green and Alex Coffey join Caroline Woods with a full breakdown on the A.I. software company's quarterly figures. Alex says anything …

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Tariffs Behind "Sideways" Bond Action, Influencing Fed & Bank Action 6:50

4h ago6:50

6:50

Equities aren't the only corner of markets where volatility is being driven by tariff headlines. Charles Schwab's Cooper Howard believes a lack of tariff clarity will create long-term "sideways" chop in bonds. Michelle Gibley notes how a tariff framework can keep inflation from blocking a potential dovish response from the Fed on interest rates. ==…

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Bauer: ‘Sell the Rip’ on Crude, Bitcoin Back to All-Time Highs? 6:37

41m ago6:37

6:37

Scott Bauer covers the commodities market. Crude oil is headed lower as OPEC+ announced a production hike amid lower demand; he expects oil to hover around here, but if it climbs up quickly, he would “sell the rip.” Gold is on the rise, which Scott attributes in part to a weaker dollar. Bitcoin is under pressure and he points out a strong liquidati…

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Patel: ‘Clock Has Started’ on Trade Deals to Avoid Stagflation, Down Markets 8:12

1h ago8:12

8:12

Raj Patel argues we had “decent buffers in place” for the economy around tariffs, but now the “clock has started” for deals to be made. He points to frontloaded shipping, uncertainty around earnings, and the potential for stagflation as we approach the end of the 90-day tariff pause. Giving some of his investing ideas, he likes AI but is focusing o…

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Onsemi’s ‘Bad Numbers’ Show ‘Really Challenging Quarter’ Despite Estimates Beat 6:06

1h ago6:06

6:06

Ryan Payne and Cory Johnson break down Onsemi (ON) earnings as the semiconductor maker sells off after a beat. Cory says that despite the beat, these were “bad numbers” and a “really challenging quarter” for Onsemi. He discusses how ON has focused heavily on great EV chips, but the demand for those vehicles has fallen off. Ryan, who is overall bull…

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Volatility Rampant in April 2025 STAX, Mag 7 Lead Buying Action 8:49

1h ago8:49

8:49

The latest Charles Schwab STAX report showed a sharp 15% plunge, its steepest drop since March 2020. Joe Mazzola urges investors to learn from the period of uncertainty and to "harness" volatility in your portfolios. However, some of the biggest sells included Alibaba (BABA), Strategy (MSTR), and Boeing (BA). Joe notes Mag 7 names like Nvidia (NVDA…

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Lack’s Energy Picks in Crude’s ‘Bear Market’: OKE, LNG, NEXT 6:14

1h ago6:14

6:14

Crude oil is clearly in a bear market, argues Simon Lack. He contrasts OPEC+ announcing a production hike even as supply goes up around the world with many expecting that oil demand will plateau. He thinks energy demand is rising in less developed nations to offset lowered demand elsewhere. His stock picks include Oneok (OKE), Cheniere (LNG), and N…

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Measuring "Meteoric Rise" in PLTR, Valuation Primary Concern 5:57

1h ago5:57

5:57

Palantir's (PLTR) stock could reach the mid-$100 range in the near future, according to Paul McCarthy. However, he also expects the stock to fall back below $100 and says patience may be needed for prospective investors. Paul points to Palantir's massive valuation levels as a warning signal. He adds, "if the company were smart, they'd sell stock he…

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Apple (AAPL) Returns to $200, Numerous Headwinds Add Pricing Pressure 4:40

1h ago4:40

4:40

A Bloomberg report states that Apple (AAPL) could be gearing up for a corporate bond sale, putting shares under pressure. The Big tech giant also faces an uphill battle against tariffs, a quarterly earnings report that underwhelmed investors, and antitrust concerns. Caroline Woods weighs Apple's defensive capabilities as uncertainty against the com…

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CELH in "Exactly the Right Spot," Alani Nu Acquisition Builds Powerhouse 7:13

1h ago7:13

7:13

LikeFolio's Andy Swan says he's starting to get bullish again on Celsius (CELH). His firm's data shows an "explosive" of consumer interest building in its brand. Additional, Andy notes the acquisition of Alani Nu makes it a "powerhouse" in the health-conscious consumer space. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, ev…

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Davis: Greg Abel ‘Tim Cook’ of Berkshire Hathaway 6:36

3h ago6:36

6:36

Christopher Davis reacts to Warren Buffett stepping down from Berkshire Hathaway (BRK/B). He thinks that Warren’s “love” for the Berkshire shareholder shines through in the announcement – a “personal” decision rather than an economic one. He says his successor, Greg Abel, could be the “Tim Cook” of Berkshire. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowe…

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150: SPX Forecast After 9-Day Rally | Iron Condor Strategy Adjustments 15:49

2h ago15:49

15:49

📈 First Video Podcast, SPX Forecast After 9-Day Rally, Iron Condor Adjustments & Market Forecasts Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Pk22BcCBfn0 Welcome to episode 150 of the Stock Market Options Trading Podcast! 🎉 This week’s special episode marks our very first video podcast — now available on YouTube and your favorite audio platforms like Ap…

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PLTR "Sticky" A.I. Growth & Revenue, "Where Do We Go From Here?" 5:37

2h ago5:37

5:37

Expectations are high heading into Palantir's (PLTR) earnings, and Rob Luna has concerns about its outlook as valuations swell to massive levels. He says the company needs an excellent outlook to sustain its stock growth. Shana Sissel still expects Palantir to "surprise to the upside" based on earnings seen in the company's competition. Government …

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100% Tariff on Foreign Films Creates "More Questions Than Answers" 3:45

2h ago3:45

3:45

President Trump created a Truth Social post calling for a 100% tariff on films made outside of the U.S. Caroline Woods turns to companies like Netflix (NFLX) and Walt Disney (DIS), among other studios, seeing downside action in their stocks. She says a lack of clarity around what the tariff entails has many people scratching their heads. ======== S…

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Trading PLTR & TSLA: Example Options Strategies 4:41

2h ago4:41

4:41

As investors await Palantir (PLTR) earnings, Kevin Hincks composes a custom options trade using a put vertical and a call calendar combo. In Monday's edition of The Daily Trader, Kevin explains the expected potential moves after PLTR earnings and what that means for trading into an earnings event. Then, he turns to a bullish example trade in Tesla …

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Thomas: ‘Maintaining Guidance is the New Beat' 8:12

2h ago8:12

8:12

Tim Thomas thinks we’ve hit “peak tariffs” and sees a “resilient economy,” creating a “very good setup” in the market. However, “we need to see continued progress” on trade, and Tim argues we need deals announced within the next 6 weeks. With long-term strategy in mind, he likes the tech sector and financials. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empow…

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The Big 3: TLT, TTD, HON 11:12

2h ago11:12

11:12

Prosper Trading Academy's Scott Bauer kicks off today's Big 3 by turning to the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) on expectations of the Fed's meeting serving as a potential mover. Scott also believes the "bottom may have been put in" for The Trade Desk (TTD). On Honeywell (HON), he sees a pullback on the horizon as the stock hovers near a c…

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Charting Tuesday's Earnings: DDOG, CELH, CEG 10:19

1h ago10:19

10:19

Palantir (PLTR) takes the focus of Monday's earnings slate, though there's a slew of companies reporting Tuesday investors should keep an eye on. Kevin Green discusses the news flow behind Datadog (DDOG), Celsius (CELH), and Constellation Energy (CEG) ahead of their reports. Rick Ducat offers an extensive look into the charts for all three stocks. …

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Elward on SEC Regulations Impacting ETFs; ETFs to Watch 7:21

2h ago7:21

7:21

Nick Elward examines the record interest in active ETFs and explains why investors are interested in these vehicles. “About a third of flows are now going into active ETFs,” he says, although the ratio of active to passive funds is still around 1:10. Volatility draws investors to ETFs, he argues, so the recent trade turmoil has been good for that m…

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HIMS Earnings Ahead: Wegovy Offers Upside, Analysts Advise Caution 8:18

2h ago8:18

8:18

"There's a sense of caution" heading into Hims & Hers (HIMS) earnings, says Caroline Woods. The telehealth company is up over 65% so far in 2025 but has fallen more than 40% off its February highs. Caroline notes the volatility seen in bearish and bullish positions on the stock. Joel Hawthorne turns to an example options trade in Hims & Hers. =====…

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Coons: More Than 13% Move Expected in PLTR Earnings 11:48

2h ago11:48

11:48

Palantir (PLTR) is "the stock that seems to be able to do no wrong," says Adam Coons. Markets are pricing in a 13% move post-earnings but he expects that move to be even bigger. However, if that move is to the downside, Adam says it can be "very detrimental to the stock" due to its ballooning valuation. Tom White offers a pair of example options tr…

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ON Slides Despite Earnings Beat, XYZ Downgrade, TSN Revenue Trim 7:46

2h ago7:46

7:46

Onsemi (ON) sold off this morning despite posting an earnings beat and guidance raise. Diane King Hall says an uncertain auto industry outlook may play a role in the selling action. On Tyson Foods (TSN), she notes a slight revenue miss which came primarily from its beef and pork sales. Macquarie downgraded Block (XYZ) to neutral from outperform as …

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Warren Buffett's Transition Plan, Media Stocks Hit By Tariff Proposal 5:14

2h ago5:14

5:14

The "Oracle of Omaha" will step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK/B) in 2026, but will remain as chairman. Greg Abel, a longtime protégé of Warren Buffett, will take the reins. Berkshire's 1Q earnings showed a 14% drop in operating earnings, but the company's cash pile grew to $347 billion. Meanwhile, media stocks like Netflix (NFLX), Walt Dis…

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Pelosky: World Moving Away from U.S. Dollar and Financial Instruments 10:18

2h ago10:18

10:18

Jay Pelosky says a market pullback is “healthy” after a 9-day run of green. Comparing the U.S. to the rest of the world, he notes that despite some equity recovery, the U.S. is significantly underperforming. “Any tax cut is going to add to the deficit,” which is bad for rates and against the overall platform of the administration. He thinks we’re i…

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Trade Deals, Fed Meeting & Crude Oil's Drop All Shaping Economic Picture 8:03

2h ago8:03

8:03

Kevin Hincks urges investors to stay alert this week. Most Mag 7 earnings have passed but there's a lot around the economy that can ignite market moves. He's waiting for more commentary from the White House on potential trade deals. On top of that, Kevin points to the Fed's meeting on interest rates. While Kevin doesn't expect rates to change, he s…

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SPX Path to All-Time Highs, Futures Technicals Offer Bullish Support 8:46

2h ago8:46

8:46

Kevin Green suggests a pullback in the SPX is warranted considering it's coming off a 9-day winning streak. For this week, the goal for bulls will be holding the 50-day SMA. Kevin marks 5,700 as the major level of resistance and says there's big breakout potential if it races past 5,800. He turns to the technicals offering support for the bulls thr…

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Options Corner: PLTR Earnings Trade 5:27

4h ago5:27

5:27

Ahead of the highly anticipated earnings report from Palantir (PLTR), Rick Ducat and Tom White break down the technical and trading aspects for the A.I. tech stock. On the chart, Rick looks at the recent recovery in shares as they re-test all-time highs. Tom White uses an example options strategy with a neutral to bullish put vertical play. =======…

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ON Importance to Electric Vehicles, Semis the "Tip of the Economic Spear" 6:22

4h ago6:22

6:22

Onsemi (ON) bucks the trend and raises its 2Q guidance after "managing" 1Q downturn in its business. Dave Mazza joins Diane King Hall to dive into the semiconductor company's latest quarterly earnings figures. For longer-term, he sees this company as providing the "brains and nerves" for the EV sector and says the components they deliver are so imp…

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Why Argentina's Milei May Have Inspired Trump's Transitory Recession Plan 6:14

4h ago6:14

6:14

Michael Underhill points to Argentina's turnaround under Javier Milei as the possible blueprint for Donald Trump's economic plan in the U.S. called a potential recession "transitory." The latest rally for the S&P 500 (SPX) according to Michael is something that "doesn't happen in a bear market." For investing, he calls the 60/40 portfolio "dead" an…

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Stock Market Morning Minute: MSFT, SPOT, Buffett 1:39

4h ago1:39

1:39

Microsoft (MSFT) starts the new week with a downgrade. Spotify (SPOT) shares slide after one analyst cuts its rating. And, Warren Buffett is stepping down as CEO at Berkshire Hathaway (BRK/B). Tom White has the latest ahead of Monday's open. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Ma…

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Chart of the Day: RDDT 3:34

4h ago3:34

3:34

Rachel Dashiell looks at the "rebasing pattern" occurring for Reddit (RDDT) after the company's latest earnings report. With the longer-term chart in focus, she says $80 is the clear support level. The RSI momentum study shows upward movement after hitting that $80 area and says it's trading right near its 200-day moving average. ======== Schwab Ne…

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FOMC, Trade Deals, Crude Oil: What to Watch This Week 7:32

4h ago7:32

7:32

Economic data and the FOMC meeting will be key drivers for the market this week, says Kevin Green. He kicks off the week with a look at the markets following a historic winning streak for the S&P 500 (SPX). Any kind of optimism in the ongoing U.S. and China trade talks would a catalyst, but KG believes the India trade deal may already be priced in …

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Stock Market This Week: SPX Record Streak & Mag 7 Earnings 2:26

11m ago2:26

2:26

The SPX hit a milestone the index hasn't seen since November 2004: closing higher nine days in a row. It also comes with four Mag 7 companies reporting earnings that showed mostly better-than-expected results. Microsoft (MSFT) led with strong revenue in Azure cloud, though Amazon's (AMZN) AWS revenue ticked slightly under analyst estimates. Apple (…

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AMZN "Very Strong Quarter," Not a "Home Run" 6:02

13m ago6:02

6:02

Expectations were pretty high coming into Amazon's (AMZN) earnings, according CFRA's Arun Sundaram. He believes the company's stock would've performed better if it announced earnings before Microsoft (MSFT). Arun expects all of Amazon's business to be tariff-resilient to an extent, it just comes down to how it manages its operating margins. =======…

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Top Stock Picks in an Uncertain Market: SN, TTWO, CELH 6:23

19m ago6:23

6:23

Chris Wang discusses his top stock picks in a market searching for direction. Despite trade uncertainty, Wang sees opportunities in names like SharkNinja (SN), which has diversified its manufacturing base away from China, and Take-Two Interactive (TTWO), which he believes has a growth story still intact despite a delay in its highly-anticipated gam…

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SPX Extends Win Streak, Longest in 20 Years 10:03

22m ago10:03

10:03

The S&P 500 (SPX) has closed higher in 9 straight sessions, the longest win streak since 2004. Marley Kayden and Kevin Green help Alex Coffey wrap up the Mag 7 stacked earnings week and provide their takeaways from Friday's rally following better-than-expected jobs data. Marley sees a "cautious optimism" in the move as reports of softening in the U…

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Market Tuning Out Policy Noise, Tax Bill Next Overhang 8:52

29m ago8:52

8:52

"Every week is a crazy week" lately in the markets, says Charles Schwab's Mike Townsend. Despite all of the news around tariffs, he sees investors returning to a focus on economic data and earnings instead of trading off headlines. However, the tax bill in Washington may throw a wrench into that mindset. Cooper Howard talks about the economy holdin…

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Hibbard: Gold Can ‘Quadruple’ Before Bull Run is Over 6:17

12m ago6:17

6:17

Alan Hibbard thinks we will see a “doubling” or even “quadrupling” of gold prices before the end of its bull market. Even if the Fed raises rates, he argues that gold can continue to do well. He’s also not concerned about international demand diminishing. However, he says there’s “always a possibility” countries will switch to bitcoin as “digital g…

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SPX Sees 9th Day of Gains, "Be Cautious" Into Next Week 7:30

11m ago7:30

7:30

The SPX closes on a winning streak it hasn't seen since 2004. Kevin Green notes technical bullish trends he sees in the charts but urges investors to continue monitoring the put flows stacking up into the weekend. He also looks at a confluence taking shape in the index and compares it to something similar seen in 2022. ======== Schwab Network =====…

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Vontier (VNT) CEO on Convenience Defense Against Weak Economy 8:30

16m ago8:30

8:30

Mark Morelli, President & CEO of Vontier (VNT), a mobility solutions company, discusses the latest earnings and where the company is headed next. He says Vontier, which provides “seamless” EV charging, is involved in “critical infrastructure” around the U.S. “70% of our business” is the convenience store markets, he says, and “there’s continued inv…

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Shapiro: A.I. Replacement Not Coming for Hourly Workers 9:14

19m ago9:14

9:14

Jordan Shapiro finds the jump in the number of Americans out of work for longer concerning, noting that fast tech shifts have increased difficulty in transitioning skillsets. Still, he notes that a lot of layoffs are coming from the tech sector. He doesn’t think A.I. replacement will hit the “hourly worker” sector because the “consumer economy” wan…

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XOM & CVX Earnings Reaction: Long-Term Strong, Short-Term Shaky? 4:45

11m ago4:45

4:45

Stewart Glickman and Rob Thummel give their takeaways from Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) earnings. Stewart emphasizes the two are setting up for the “longer term” even as crude oil prices have fallen. Rob agrees, but in the near-term thinks investors should look for energy companies with less sensitivity to crude prices, for example Kinder Mo…

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The Most Important Economic Data of the Week 6:25

14m ago6:25

6:25

Jeffrey Cleveland calls the 1Q GDP number and payrolls data the highlights of the week. He says GDP readings indicate the U.S. economy will continue to grow through the rest of 2025, and payrolls data shows “things aren’t as dire” as bears think. While he doesn’t expect the Fed to cut rates at its upcoming meeting, he expects cuts this year. ======…

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