Schwab Network Trading 360 – Trade Tracker

# Schwab Network Trading 360 – Trade Tracker **Latest update (through July 19, 2026)** ## Latest "The Big 3" trade ideas The newest **Trading 360 – The Big 3** segment (released **July 17**) featured: * Apple Inc. (AAPL) * SPCX (space-focused ETF/theme) * Bank of America Corporation (BAC) Other recent episodes included: * **July 16:** Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL), Target Corporation (TGT), IonQ, Inc. (IONQ) * **July 15:** Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW), Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), Strategy Incorporated (MSTR) * **July 14:** Altria Group (MO), Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), RTX Corporation (RTX) ([Schwab Network][1]) ## Options strategies discussed Recent Trading 360 broadcasts continue to emphasize **defined-risk bullish setups** rather than outright speculation. Common examples include: * Bull call spreads * Long calls after technical pullbacks * Breakout trades based on support and resistance * Directional options around earnings or momentum As before, Schwab Network's public summaries **do not publish** the specific option contracts (strike prices, expirations, or premiums), so exact option P/L cannot be independently tracked. ([Schwab Network][1]) ## Performance of prior recommendations | Stock | Current assessment | | --------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Valero Energy Corporation | **Winner.** Continues to be the strongest recurring recommendation, supported by persistent energy-sector leadership. | | NVIDIA Corporation | **Positive.** The AI pullback thesis remains constructive despite recent semiconductor volatility. | | Apple Inc. | **Positive.** Continues to show technical resilience and remains one of the stronger large-cap technology names. | | Western Digital Corporation | **Constructive.** AI storage and memory demand remain supportive themes. | | Micron Technology, Inc. | **Mixed.** AI memory fundamentals remain favorable, but the stock continues to experience above-average volatility. | | Bank of America Corporation | **Neutral to positive.** Trading largely in line with financial-sector expectations after earnings. | | Target Corporation | **Too early to evaluate.** Recent addition to the tracker. | | IonQ, Inc. | **Speculative.** High-volatility momentum play tied to quantum computing. | ## Notable winners 🥇 **Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)** * Still the strongest-performing recurring recommendation. * Repeated appearances have coincided with sustained relative strength in the energy sector. 🥈 **NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)** * AI infrastructure spending remains a primary market theme. * The recent pullback has not materially altered the long-term bullish case. 🥉 **Apple Inc. (AAPL)** * Continues to exhibit constructive technical action and remains one of the market's leadership stocks. ## Relative laggards * **Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)** – Highest volatility among recent recommendations despite favorable AI memory fundamentals. * **Mastercard Incorporated (MA)** – Earlier bullish thesis has produced weaker follow-through than VLO or NVDA. * **Home Depot, Inc. (HD)** – Continues to trail many of the AI- and energy-related selections. ## Follow-up insights Several themes continue to dominate Trading 360 coverage: * **AI remains the central investment narrative.** Recent segments continue to focus on hyperscalers, semiconductors, and adjacent technologies such as quantum computing. ([Schwab Network][2]) * **Energy remains a leadership sector.** Valero has become one of the show's most consistently successful recurring ideas. * **Sector diversification is broadening.** Recent "Big 3" selections now include retail (TGT, COST, LOW), financials (BAC), aerospace/defense (RTX), and consumer defensives (MO) alongside technology. * **Risk management remains a key message.** Analysts continue to favor defined-risk options strategies and technically driven entries rather than chasing extended momentum. ([Schwab Network][1]) ### Current leaderboard | Rank | Stock | Overall view | | ---: | --------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | | 🥇 | Valero Energy Corporation | Strongest recurring recommendation | | 🥈 | NVIDIA Corporation | AI leader with durable long-term outlook | | 🥉 | Apple Inc. | Large-cap technology leadership remains intact | | 4 | Western Digital Corporation | Positive AI storage theme | | 5 | Bank of America Corporation | Stable financial with improving outlook | | 6 | Micron Technology, Inc. | High-upside, high-volatility AI memory play | [1]: https://schwabnetwork.com/videos/the-big-3?utm_source=chatgpt.com "The Big 3 | Schwab Network" [2]: https://cms.schwabnetwork.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Market News & Programming for Investors | Schwab Network" I've paused this task because updates haven't been viewed in a while. You can resume it in the Scheduled tab or by asking ChatGPT.

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