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Jan 6, 2026 • 9min

Electricity 'New Oil?' AI & Data Centers Key Role in Bull Case

Brian Kessens talks about the impact he sees for energy markets after the U.S. captured Venezuela's president. He believes electricity will be paramount to the future of energy, calling electricity "new oil." Brian later notes the increase in natural gas and weather's role in spiking prices. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
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Jan 6, 2026 • 8min

China's Role in Crude Oil Volatility & Trump's 10-Year Yield Focus

With Venezuela headlines spiking oil volatility, Jim Bianco (@BiancoResearch) explains why he sees prices ticking higher. He offers a global take on pricing by looking to China and the role it plays in uncertainty. Jim then explains how all of this affects the bond markets. As for the Trump administration, Jim believes its focus lies in the 10-year yield. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
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Jan 6, 2026 • 4min

Options Corner: SHOP Struggles Amid Downgrade

As a part of its internet stock analytical rebalancing, Wolfe Research downgraded Shopify (SHOP) to peer perform from outperform. That said, Rick Ducat notes the stock has done well over the past year, but points out shares struggled to break through a downward ceiling. He turns to other bearish and bullish trends in the stock and offers an example options trade. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
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Jan 6, 2026 • 3min

Chart of the Day: PLTR Oscillating Price Action

Palantir (PLTR) has been locked in a trading range since the summer, though Truist sees promise in forward momentum after initiating coverage with a buy rating and $223 price target. @CharlesSchwab's Ben Watson shows how the stock is "squeezing" its recent price action short-term. He then highlights the long-term oscillation and shows where a breakout or breakdown can occur. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
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Jan 6, 2026 • 7min

What Venezuela Changes in Energy Picture & Crude Oil's "Slippery Slope"

Carley Garner believes the market "got it right this time" by pricing crude oil futures higher following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. That said, she tells investors don't be surprised to see a "vacuum" in price action if crude stays below $65. Matt Maley tilts bullish when it comes to companies tied to the oil trade. He argues crude oil doesn't need to hit big price points for companies like Chevron (CVX) to see significant upside. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
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Jan 5, 2026 • 7min

2026's "Fire Horse" Market: Robotics, Biotech, Crypto & "Megatrend" Themes

Michele Schneider with MarketGuage explains the themes she's watching in what she calls a "fire horse" market this year. She likes robotics, biotech and crypto heading into 2026 and has an eye on small caps. However, Michele urges investors watch for persistent inflation and price impact on everyday goods as a test against American consumers. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
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Jan 5, 2026 • 5min

Monday's Final Takeaways: Bitcoin Rallies While Oil, Memory Stocks Stay Volatile

The first full trading week of 2026 started with more volatility than investors expected after the U.S. took Venezuela's president into custody over the weekend. Oil was the biggest mover of Monday's session, though Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas also turn to other key trades of the day, from Bitcoin to AI memory chip stocks like Micron (MU) and Western Digital (WDC). ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
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Jan 5, 2026 • 7min

Crypto in 2026: ETF Inflows, Stablecoin Expansion, and Quantum Security

Staci Warden, CEO of Algorand Foundation, projects significant growth for crypto in 2026, anticipating ETF inflows and stablecoin expansion to mirror or exceed 2025's figures. She emphasizes crypto's evolving role as financial infrastructure, increasingly tied to traditional finance and macroeconomic factors like interest rates and liquidity. Warden also highlights the critical need for clearer U.S. regulation to drive institutional adoption and discusses the urgent, yet often misunderstood, threat of quantum computing to blockchain security, particularly for Bitcoin (BTC).======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
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Jan 5, 2026 • 9min

Venezuela's Oil Market Shift

Mizuho's Nitin Kumar sheds light on Venezuela's evolving role in the global oil market. He details the potential for increased output, particularly in the near term for refiners like Valero Energy (VLO) and PBF Energy (PBF), and the strategic importance of Chevron (CVX). Nitin also weighs the long-term implications for U.S. shale producers and the broader geopolitical landscape of oil.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
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Jan 5, 2026 • 5min

CRWV Reverses Prior Gains After Upgrade, Comparing Stock to NBIS & APLD

CoreWeave (CRWV) started off Monday's session stronger after DA Davidson moved from the bear camp to a neutral one. However, shares lost steam and reversed down during the day. Rick Ducat notes the stock still outperformed the SPX significantly in 2025, but fell short of outperformance in peers like Nebius (NBIS) and Applied Digital (APLD). He turns to key levels to watch and options activity in CoreWeave.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

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