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Jan 7, 2026 • 5min

Wednesday's Final Takeaways: Big Bank Downgrades, INTC & MSTR's Big Wins

While memory stocks largely pulled back on some of Tuesday's strength and analysts hit big banks with downgrades, Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas turn to wins elsewhere on Wall Street. Among them: Intel's (INTC) CES 2026 rally and Strategy (MSTR) being allowed to stay on the MSCI global indices. ======== 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 7, 2026 • 6min

Housing Shortage: The Real Culprit Behind Affordability Issues

Following the Trump administration's comments on home ownership, Brad Hunter explains that institutional investors own a negligible percentage of single-family rental homes in the U.S. and are not the cause of housing affordability issues. He attributes the problem to a significant undersupply of homes, estimated at 1.5 to 2 million units, asserting that building more homes, including "build-to-rent" properties, is the crucial solution. Hunter also addresses the disconnect between the perceived overbuilding by homebuilders and the actual supply shortage, pointing to the price ranges and locations where new homes are being constructed.======== 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 7, 2026 • 8min

Overlooked Stock: UMC's "Value Play" in AI

United Microelectronics (UMC) hit a 52-week high, rallying almost 10% on Wednesday's session after posting 2.3% year-over-year growth. As George Tsilis explains, the AI chip fabricator's unique positioning in the tech trade gave bulls more incentive to run. He makes comparisons in UMC to TSMC (TSM) and ASML Holding (ASML) as the company works on building up its balance sheet. ======== 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 7, 2026 • 6min

MU Muscles New Record High in Memory Chip Pullback

Memory storage chips traded lower on Wednesday's session, but Micron (MU) briefly tapped yet another new all-time high before a pullback. While Rick Ducat notes Micron's massive move higher in the last 12 months, he shows its gains still don't exceed those in Seagate (STX) and Western Digital (WDC). His technical analysis shows the bearish and bullish trends to watch in Micron, paired with options activity in the stock. ======== 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 7, 2026 • 7min

Tech Gobbling Up Space in Commercial Real Estate

Liz Hart covers the commercial real estate sector. She sees optimism ahead, saying demand is higher than markets think. The tech industry was a big growth sector last year, and she anticipates the same this year. The South has performed well, and she highlights other cities seeing a boom. However, when properties are hard to move, they’re “very hard to move,” she says, noting that the bottom is struggling.======== 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 7, 2026 • 7min

2025 Open/Close Ratio for ETFs Jumps

Jillian DelSignore of Nasdaq looks under the hood on ETFs, examining the open/close ratio of funds. She notes that the ratio of opens to closures of ETFs jumped to 5.4 from 2.2 between 2023-2025. Innovation and newer, smaller players are part of the reason why funds are closing, and she considers it healthy for the industry. She discusses how active ETFs and ETF launches spiked after Covid and anticipates a “rash of closures.”======== 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 7, 2026 • 8min

Finding 2026's AI Winners & Losers in Memory Chips & Data Centers

While he believes we're in the early stages of AI, Nitin Sacheti says investors should be selective on which companies they invest in. Among his anticipated winners, Nitin likes Micron (MU), Western Digital (WDC), and other memory chips. His top picks include Cogent Communications (CCOI) and Golar LNG (GLNG) as under-the-radar construction and energy plays. Nitin later explains why he is short soke data center builders. ======== 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 7, 2026 • 8min

Jack Ablin’s Small Cap Picks: INVA, HLIT

Jack Ablin is positive on the markets but notes that historically, midterm election years aren’t “great.” However, he emphasizes that most of consumer spending now comes from the upper echelons. He notes that AI driving up electricity prices is hurting the lower end. His stock picks right now include the small caps Innoviva (INVA) and Harmonic (HLIT).======== 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 7, 2026 • 7min

‘Huge Amount of Enthusiasm’ for 2026 IPO Market, But ‘Caution’ Warranted

The 2026 IPO market is heating up: John Jannarone and Evan Schlossman break down what to expect. John anticipates debuts from Kraken and OpenAI, while Evan is also watching Canva. Other expected names are Anthropic, Databricks, Huntress, SpaceX, and more tech companies. “We’re seeing a huge amount of enthusiasm from investors,” Evan says. John notes capital raises from names like Anthropic, saying private markets are “red hot,” so retail investors need caution if these companies are continuing to look for funding. ======== 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 7, 2026 • 9min

Ca$htag$: Delta Airlines (DAL) Leading Airline Profitability

Likefolio’s Andy Swan agrees with analysts raising their prices targets on Delta Airlines (DAL), calling it the “clear leader in the space.” Delta’s web visits are up 7% year-over-year, and Andy notes their success with premium upgrades and profitability. Southwest Airlines (LUV) and American Airlines (AAL) need to catch up, he adds.======== 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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