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Midlife Fueling 101: Essential Sports Nutrition Advice for Peri & Postmenopausal Women with Kristen Arnold, MS, RDN, CSSD (Episode 226) 58:33

21m ago58:33

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Muscle and bone loss. Inflammation. Bloating, diarrhea, and other GI issues. Peri and postmenopausal active women can face myriad training and performance challenges. But the good news is that a lot of them can be helped with proper nutrition practices. This week we dive into the basics on how to fuel your active midlife body, including what to kno…

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Ca$htag$: Expecting ‘Very Good’ Results From Walmart (WMT) 8:30

25m ago8:30

8:30

Likefolio’s Andy Swan covers their consumer sentiment data on Walmart (WMT). Despite some economists expecting the “shoe about to drop” on consumer health, Andy says there’s no sign of it happening. He sees WMT’s web traffic “consistently trending higher” and calls its strategy and execution “masterful.” From their earnings report, he expects “very…

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Life360 CFO: Resilient Growth and Strong Guidance Amid Economic Challenges 7:21

10m ago7:21

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Life360 CFO Russell Burke discusses the company's approach to family safety and security, its growth model, and its competitive advantage. He also addresses concerns over data security and privacy, emphasizing the company's top priority on protecting user information. On earnings, Burke reaffirms Life360's guidance for a record year in 2025 citing …

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Stock Market Today: NVDA & AMD Target Hikes, SMCI & OKLO Rally, CRWV Earnings 2:57

13m ago2:57

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Markets closed mixed after most indices saw two days of rallies. A.I. led today's upside action off enthusiasm of Saudi Arabian deals, especially in Nvidia (NVDA), AMD Inc. (AMD) and Supermicro (SMCI). Oklo Inc. (OKLO) also saw double-digit gains following its earnings report, while Coreweave (CRWV) posted its first post-IPO earnings. Caroline Wood…

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OKLO Narrows Losses in Earnings, Navigating 'Red Tape' to A.I. Profitability 6:13

13m ago6:13

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Oklo Inc. (OKLO) is closing the gap on its losses, seen in its latest earnings report. George Tsilis says the company's promise of creating small nuclear reactors will be bullish for A.I. and data center buildout. The issue comes down to timeline, as the tech can still be years out. George also talks about the "red tape" it needs to navigate to gen…

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TSLA Recaptures Most 2025 Losses, Tariff Pause Bullish for Cybercab 4:16

20m ago4:16

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Tesla (TSLA) was down 50% from all-time highs earlier this year but now is on the road to recovery. The company announced it will start to ship semi truck and cybercab parts from China at the end of the month, helping to push the stock higher. However, Caroline Woods notes the company isn't clear of all roadblocks. She points to Tesla's board explo…

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UNH Lost Half its Market Cap in a Month – Can it Bounce Back? 4:56

29m ago4:56

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Whit Mayo performs a health check on UnitedHealth (UNH). He thinks the change in management is a “step in the right direction.” However, he sees a revenue problem in their Optum Health subsidiary, saying they “probably mispriced their bids” this year. “The stock has lost half its market cap in one month,” he notes, making the risk/reward “balanced,…

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Gold's New Environment: A Strategic Shift Explained 7:55

16m ago7:55

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Axel Merk thinks the shift in market sentiment back to risk-on stocks since Friday won't change his view on gold. Despite the precious metal being down 10% from its highs, Merk believes fundamental shifts in the financial system, such as higher borrowing costs due to tariffs and pressure on the U.S. deficits, will continue to support gold prices in…

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EARNINGS ALERT: CSCO 5:05

19m ago5:05

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Cisco Systems (CSCO) shares popped after better-than-expected earnings in its 3Q report. The technology networking company raised its FY25 EPS & Revenue guidance that was in-line with Street estimates. A.I. infrastructure orders exceeded $600M, and surpassed the company's $1B target one quarter early. CSCO CEO Chuck Robbins added "The momentum we a…

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Markets Pump Brakes on Rally, Yields "Path of Least Resistance" Higher 7:04

23m ago7:04

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"How much upside bullish momentum was due" to Monday? That's the question Charles Schwab's Joe Mazzola weighs when turning to today's range-bound trading action. He points to a VIX crush and the SPX's 23 P/E ratio as culprits behind the slowdown. Kathy Jones adds that "the Fed is not going to come to the rescue" when it comes to interest rate cuts.…

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A.I. "Accelerating" Energy Needs, Natural Gas & Nuclear Keys to Growth 7:49

8m ago7:49

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One ChatGPT search uses ten times the energy one Google Search takes, according to David Holt. He argues for energy companies to accelerate alongside A.I. developments, particularly in the nuclear and natural gas industries. David talks about the process of "removing red tape" to bolster energy growth and opportunities ahead for the sector. =======…

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Finding "Aggressive" Investing Opportunities in A.I. & Small Caps 8:56

12m ago8:56

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John Barr with the Needham Aggressive Growth Fund talks about investments he considers "aggressive" in the current market rebound. Among his expected winners includes small caps and infrastructure, in general and in A.I. through data centers. He talks about how he uses these companies and others through the firm's NEAGX ETF. John also discusses why…

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‘Just Not Seeing’ Consumer Financial Weakness 8:27

14m ago8:27

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George Destafney, EVP of OceanFirst Financial (OCFC), discusses the business and the American consumer. He is “just not seeing” consumer weakness, though he acknowledges that there are some “pockets” struggling. He says average balances at OceanFirst are “remarkably flat” year-over-year, with their clients holding about $22,000. He also talks about…

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Tengler: Added to Positions in NVDA, TSLA, PLTR & More 7:53

28m ago7:53

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“We’ve been steadily buying” amid the tariff market turmoil, says Nancy Tengler. She thinks we are in a secular bull market that will widen in breadth. She has recently added to Microsoft (MSFT), Tesla (TSLA), and Palantir (PLTR), as well as Uber (UBER) and TJX (TJX), though the latter two have been flat. “Dividend growth is important to us,” she a…

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Walmart Can Navigate ‘Any Storm’, a Bad Report Means ‘Serious Pain for Other Retailers’ 5:51

31m ago5:51

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Bea Chiem and Charlie O’Shea give their expectations for Walmart (WMT) earnings tomorrow morning. Bea focuses on how these earnings can give us insight into the consumer economy, looking at the most recent Retail Sales data as well. “They have the negotiating power” for prices, Bea adds. Charlie expects a “surprise to the upside,” but says if WMT i…

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Zino: Nvidia’s GPU ‘Most Valuable IP’ in America 10:50

26m ago10:50

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Angelo Zino covers the future of Nvidia (NVDA) – “left for dead” a few weeks ago, and now with a “significantly improved” outlook. “The most valuable IP we have in this country… is Nvidia’s GPU,” Angelo says, pointing to Trump’s deal with Saudi Arabia and speculating on its role in U.S. trade negotiations. He wonders if Nvidia can regain access to …

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Parmar: ‘Guaranteed Way to Lose Money’ is Bet Against Musk; Bitcoin to $1M? 9:30

31m ago9:30

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“We only invest in the best and the brightest” in the U.S., says Justus Parmar. He touts Tesla (TSLA), which is up over 100% over the last year and heading upwards since its last earnings report. “One of the guaranteed ways to lose money in the long term is to bet against Elon Musk,” Justus argues. Even though they’re losing market share to BYD, he…

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Example Earnings Trades: WMT Call Calendar, DE Call Vertical 4:45

17m ago4:45

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Ahead of Thursday's earnings reports, Kevin Hincks demonstrates example options trades in Walmart (WMT) and Deere & Co. (DE). For Walmart, Kevin composes a bullish long call calendar example using the May 23 and May 16 strike dates. Then, for DE, he uses a different example strategy with a short call vertical and a bearish stance. ======== Schwab N…

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Nuclear Power "Quarterback" in Electricity Demand, VST Diversified Play 6:49

18m ago6:49

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"Vistra (VST) is an interesting story" in utilities, says Morningstar's Travis Miller. He says all nuclear power plays have been "hot picks" for investors but considers Vistra more diversified with its legacy non-renewable businesses. Nate Bradley says he likes the space and considers nuclear power the catalyst to a "perfect storm" of developments …

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Goldstein: Bullish on TSLA Robotaxi, Bearish on Deliveries & Valuation 8:57

21m ago8:57

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Morningstar has a $250 price target on Tesla (TSLA), almost $100 below where the stock currently sits. Seth Goldstein says his firm sees robotaxi as a significant profit driver for the company but doesn't see it for years down the line. He adds that deliveries are expected to remain weak for the mid-term. Seth notes that Morningstar values all of T…

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The Big 3: AAPL, CVX, EWG 12:19

40m ago12:19

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Don Kaufman with TheoTrade is bullish on Chevron (CVX), noting the company's current risk/reward factors as favorable. However, his bearish side emerges with Apple (AAPL) and the iShares MSCI Germany ETF (EWG). He talks about his reasoning on today's Big 3. Rick Ducat turns to the technical trends backing Don's analysis. ======== Schwab Network ===…

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Dagrosa: ‘Extremely Bullish’, China Deal Will Set Up ‘Biggest Rally’ 6:44

28m ago6:44

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Joe Dagrosa is “extremely bullish over the next few months.” He expects an agreement with China in the next 90 days that will “set the stage for one of the biggest rallies we’re likely to see in years.” In general, he thinks countries will “fall like dominos” in trade negotiations. He says a Fed cut is “when, not if,” and notes that quantitative ea…

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Asbury 6 Turns Green: ‘It’s Minute to Minute’ 8:14

6m ago8:14

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John Kosar gives us an update on the Asbury 6, a way of measuring markets. As of April 24, all indicators had flipped green. The 6 indicators include the rate of change in the S&P 500, volatility, trading volume in the SPX, and market breadth. “It has been red…since February 21,” he notes, and describes how his company handled the market sell-off a…

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Can CSCO Continue A.I. Hardware Optimism in Earnings? 6:24

13m ago6:24

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Cisco (CSCO) rallied big alongside its A.I. peers on positive trade and partnership developments. The company reports earnings after the bell tonight, and Caroline Woods notes macro uncertainties that can pin Cisco's growth. Prosper Trading Academy's Scott Bauer says the A.I. space is "on a tear" and expects a near-term pullback. He offers an examp…

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Sundaram: Expect Strong WMT Earnings, Will Beat FY2025 Outlook 11:16

16m ago11:16

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Arun Sundaram believes Walmart (WMT) will post strong numbers in its earnings Thursday morning, backed by strength from March retail sales. He notes caution heading into earnings, as last quarter's report was the first domino toppling into a steep tariff-induced sell-off across Wall Street. Arun notes Walmart, Amazon (AMZN) and Costco (COST) as his…

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5,900 Key SPX Level, Expect Range-Bound Trading Activity 6:16

40m ago6:16

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Kevin Green says 5,900 continues to be the level to watch in the SPX after a slight failure to hold it into Tuesday's close. As market indicators signal overbought metrics, he expects to see more "range-bound" trading near-term. He notes gold reaching a "make or break" moment and later turns to the 30YR-10YR treasury spread. ======== Schwab Network…

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TSLA Exploring Pay Package for Musk, AEO Withdraws Guidance, PVH Upgrade 8:41

42m ago8:41

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The board for Tesla (TSLA) has formed a committee to explore CEO Elon Musk's pay package that includes potential for new stock options. Diane King Hall points to Tesla's stock, adding onto its extensive month-to-date rally, though valuation can clash with price action. American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) sold off after withdrawing its 2025 guidance. Di…

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"Feeling Relief:" Markets Hold Recovery, WMT "Bellwether," UBER Bull Case 12:59

12m ago12:59

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Jay Woods didn't expect this sharp of a V-shaped recovery following April's massive selling action. He notes stocks are overbought but sees this recovery holding in the mid to long-term. Jay advises investors to watch Walmart's (WMT) earnings, as it was the company that sparked heavy tariff concerns in its last report. He also sees Uber Technologie…

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"Objects in Motion:" Chips Rally, Fed Speakers & Economic Data to Watch 4:57

5m ago4:57

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Kevin Hincks reports from the Cboe Global Markets and juggles all of the headlines driving markets this morning. A rally in chip stocks like Nvidia (NVDA) and Supermicro (SMCI) is one thing he advises investors to watch, but don't ignore the macro front either. With lots of Fed speakers set to speak on the economy, including Jerome Powell tomorrow,…

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NVDA & AMD Price Target Raises, SMCI Soaring Shows A.I. Retaking Leadership 5:32

8m ago5:32

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BofA raised price targets on Nvidia (NVDA) and AMD Inc. (AMD) after both companies inked deals with Saudi Arabia. That, on top of Supermicro's (SMCI) $20 billion partnership with the nation, is something Alex Coffey attributes to A.I. retaking market leadership. He later turns to a UnitedHealth (UNH) double downgrade from Raymond James. ======== Sc…

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Options Corner: CSCO Trade Ahead of Earnings 5:28

3m ago5:28

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As Cisco (CSCO) shares climb higher in 2025, Rick Ducat says the 5-year high of $66.50 is a level to pay attention to on the upside, with volume studies showing a heavier presence at $58-$59. Ahead of earnings, Tom White demonstrates an example options strategy using a covered call trade with a neutral to bullish stance. ======== Schwab Network ===…

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WMT Earnings On Deck: Tariffs, E-Commerce, Outlook 6:38

5m ago6:38

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Chris Graja joins Diane King Hall to preview Walmart (WMT) earnings. He says the outlook and guidance is the most important aspect for the big box retailer. He highlights the company's AA credit rating and strong financial position as a baseline for future growth drivers. Chris says the focus is now growing sales at each store rather than expansion…

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Credit Concerns, Loan Delinquencies 'Through The Roof" 5:44

5m ago5:44

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Matt Schulz says 1 in 4 "BNPL" users are using the loan to buy groceries. He dives into data about why people turn to buy-now, pay-later rather than traditional credit cards. Year-to-date, Matt adds "it's not unusual for credit card debt to fall off in 1Q, as people pay off their holiday spend" but he does say that fall off in auto payment debt was…

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Chart of the Day: TGT Earnings "Make or Break Catalyst" 3:30

8m ago3:30

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Rachel Dashiell examines the chart of Target (TGT) which has fallen more than 35% over the last 52 weeks. She points to previous support zones that were broken in prior earnings reports, including $100-$104, $120 and $145. On a 10-year timeframe, she highlights a potential test of a long-term support zone around the $85 level in the stock's 3-year …

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"Bulls Back in Control" as NVDA Crosses $3T Cap 12:43

9m ago12:43

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The S&P 500 (SPX) is back in positive territory for 2025. What's different about this bounceback is "the participation we've seen," says Kevin Green. He points to outperformance in industrials and financials indicating optimism. KG adds that getting to the 5950-5960 level is key and highlights "lighter" trading volume taking place right now. Later,…

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Stock Market Morning Minute: AEO, NVDA, UNH 1:57

38m ago1:57

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American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) falls out of fashion with investors after its latest earnings report. Nvidia (NVDA) re-joins the $3T market-cap club. And, UnitedHealth (UNH) looks to rebound after falling 18% on Tuesday. Tom White takes a look at the early movers. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market d…

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Prof G on Marketing: How to Stand Out in a Saturated Market 19:59

36m ago19:59

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Welcome to the first episode of our special series, Prof G on Marketing, where we answer questions from business leaders about the biggest marketing challenges and opportunities companies face today. In today’s episode, Scott answers your questions on how to drive engagement in a saturated market, how to build your personal brand, and the unintende…

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Our Disney Channel Mount Rushmore & 100 Gorillas vs 1 Man?! 1:01:21

4h ago1:01:21

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We’re back with another unhinged episode where we attempt to decide who belongs on the Disney Channel Mount Rushmore. And surprise surprise !!! Ours are different. Then we spiral into TikTok’s latest debate: Who would win… 100 men or 1 gorilla? Interact with us on social media @sweetorsavorypod (https://www.instagram.com/sweetorsavorypod) and check…

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Stock Market Today: NVDA & PLTR Lead Session, UNH Drags, COIN to SPX 2:39

16h ago2:39

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All major indices except the $DJI closed higher, with the NDX muscling the most strength by the closing bell. New U.S. partnerships with Saudi Arabia, which includes Nvidia (NVDA), drew a lot of the optimism. Palantir (PLTR) hit a new all-time high off its new partnership with Archer Aviation (ACHR). UnitedHealth became the clear laggard of the SPX…

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Better (BETR) CEO on A.I. Platform & 54% YTD Stock Surge 7:26

12m ago7:26

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Better (BETR) CEO Vishal Garg joins Caroline Woods to discuss the mortgage lender's 54% year-to-date stock surge, even with shares falling 2.5% after reporting earnings. Garg attributes the gains to its A.I.-powered mortgage origination platform, which streamlines the mortgage process for consumers. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every…

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Overlooked Stock: FSLR 5:32

16m ago5:32

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First Solar (FSLR) rallied more than 22% and closed as the SPX's top performer... but some investors may have missed the big move. George Tsilis points to reports that the House GOP budget will cut but not fully remove tax credits for wind and solar energy. Analysts on the name upped bullishness for First Solar after those reports hit the wire. ===…

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WMT & TGT: E-Commerce Gains and Valuation Insights 6:47

29m ago6:47

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Walmart (WMT) is set to kick off big-box retail earnings. Sheraz Mian breaks down the key takeaways from the upcoming earnings report. He notes that Walmart's e-commerce business has been a bright spot, with the company emerging as a key competitor to Amazon (AMZN) in the space. Mian also sees value in Target (TGT) at its current discount, but only…

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Markets Overbought Short-Term, Move Higher Still Possible 6:47

35m ago6:47

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Charles Schwab's Nathan Peterson says the "really encouraging" tone in the market opened the door for a bull run. While RSI in indices and Mag 7 stocks show overbought indicators, he makes the argument for a run even higher. Nathan says data needs to "give us a reason" to show caution to reignite economic fears and reverse course of price action. H…

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Arora: Peak Tariff Uncertainty Behind Us, Peak Economic Uncertainty is Not 7:56

37m ago7:56

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Nigam Arora says he's bullish on the markets as institutions are now in what he calls a "chase mode" of the current rally. His company's plan to take profits in Feb. 2025 on tariff uncertainty led them to reposition ahead of April's downturn and take advantage of lower prices. Nigam sees a 60% chance of stagflation, but doesn't believe a recession …

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"So Much for Bear Market:" Bulls Hit 5,900 SPX, Energy Breakout Potential 6:10

39m ago6:10

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"You can make the case that we could hit all-time highs in the next couple of weeks," says Kevin Green. He says it's in the conversation if bulls pass and hold the 5,900 SPX resistance level. He urges investors to keep an eye on breakout potentials in the energy sector, highlighting Peabody Energy (BTU) as an example. ======== Schwab Network ======…

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RGTI CEO on Quantum Timeline & 1Q Earnings 11:04

14m ago11:04

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Rigetti Computing (RGTI) CEO, Dr. Subodh Kulkarni, returns to Market on Close to talk about his company's latest earnings. While the company's stock sold off after earnings, Kulkarni says quantum computing "is here" and larger application of quantum technology will be seen in three to five years. He talks about the ways Rigetti differs from quantum…

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Volatility Tone Shift Back to Norms, Utilizing VIX in Portfolios 7:10

15m ago7:10

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Zed Francis says markets went from "very elevated" volatility to much more "fair" level over the span of weeks. He believes the VIX hovering around 18 signals a "moderate bull market stance." However, Zed notes that can change quickly and urges investors to find room in portfolios for volatility. He's paying attention to the treasury curve near-ter…

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Technical Tuesday: SPX, RBLX, ISRG 8:03

22m ago8:03

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Charles Schwab's Kevin Horner says investors should take advantage of market optimism, just keep an exit strategy top of mind if volatility ramps up again. In the SPX, Kevin's keeping an eye on the 5,900 level as an area with a "balance of buyers and sellers." He also turns to the technicals behind Roblox (RBLX) and Intuitive Surgical (ISRG). =====…

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CPI Big Picture: Discretionary Pullback, Gasoline Deflation & Fed Impacts 6:26

24m ago6:26

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"I feel like a cat trying to chase a laser pointer" following inflation developments, says Eric Pachman. He isn't worried about future CPI prints after today's report but notes gasoline's deflationary moves as signs of a pinched consumer. Sarah Foster agrees, adding that there are other signals pointing to discretionary spending pullback. They also…

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