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Why are stocks up (or down) and what does the latest Nvidia news mean? Today’s Market will answer those questions and keep you informed about big stock market movers. We’ll also tell you about the latest Fed moves, what stocks Warren Buffett is buying, and which stocks look primed for a short squeeze. Today’s Market is the perfect pairing of InvestorPlace’s expert financial advice and critical stock and crypto news.

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Wednesday’s Vital Data: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alibaba (BABA) rallied despite MoneyGram (MGI) failure, Netflix (NFLX) and Advanced Micro (AMD) options spike on analyst comments.

The Stage May Be Set for a Flash Crash

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
2017 was a record year, with stocks rising on a total return basis in each and every month for the first time in history, but can it continue?

Trade of the Day: Netflix, Inc. Kicks Off the New Year With a Bang

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
On Jan. 2, NFLX stock completed the first leg of a breakout that Netflix traders and investors could now look to sink their teeth into.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Moneygram International Inc (MGI), Trevena Inc (TRVN) and Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals Inc (TTPH)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Moneygram (MGI) acquisition rejected, FDA accepts Trevena (TRVN) drug application and Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals (TTPH) submitted drug to FDA.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), General Electric Company (GE) and Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Micron (MU) draw optimism from options traders heading into 2018, General Electric (GE) looks to rebound in new year and Trump takes aim at Amazon (AMZN).

Three Important Stock Charts to Kick Off 2018

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
To kick off 2018, here are three important charts to gain perspective on stocks and commodities. The year will have plentiful opportunities for the patient market participant.

Trade of the Day: HP Inc Is a Trend-Following Beauty

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
HPQ stock has been a trend follower's dream and I want to continue to respect this stock from the long side, until that changes.

Bitcoin Feels the Pain as Stocks Inch Higher

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
The overbought situation just keeps getting more and more ridiculous, with the weekly RSI indicator hitting levels not seen since the late 1950s.

Thursday’s Vital Data: General Electric Company (GE), United Pacific Corporation (UNP) and Tesla Inc (TSLA)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
General Electric (GE) ups stake in Arcam, United Pacific (UNP) call options soar on breakout and Tesla (TSLA) Model 3 estimates cut at KeyBanc.

A Long-Delayed Correction Looms in the New Year

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
U.S. stocks bounced around the unchanged line on Wednesday in light holiday trading. Here's the remainder of what investors should know.

Trade of the Day: VMware, Inc. Is Well Positioned for 2018

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
VMW stock rallied about 60% in 2017. From both a trend-following and a technical perspective, VMware also sets up to be a big winner in 2018.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: Apple Inc., Tesla Inc and Best Buy Co Inc

By Johnson Research Group
Chart watchers continue to sell technology giants like Apple (AAPL) and Tesla (TSLA) as technical indicators are creating a headwind for shares, while Best Buy (BBY) is finishing the year on a strong note.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc, Micron Technology, Inc. and Freeport McMoRan Inc

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple (AAPL) and Micron (MU) options dropped on reports of weak iPhone X demand, while Freeport (FCX) surged as copper prices hit a three-year high.

Markets Languish in Post-Holiday Slump as Apple Inc. Falls

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Stocks skidded along the unchanged line in quiet trading on Tuesday. Here's what investors need to know about the year ahead.

Trade of the Day: Microsoft Corporation Is Still Coiling for a Breakout

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft is displaying relative strength versus the broader market and the technology sector, which in my mind is where the next leg higher will result from.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Nvidia Corporation and Time Warner Inc

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Nvidia (NVDA) options spike on bitcoin plunge, Time Warner (TWX) and AT&T (T) push merger deadline to June

Here’s What to Expect From Stocks Into New Year’s

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sector and group rotation continued last week, but less is more as the stock market winds down into 2018.

Trade of the Day: Exxon Mobil Corporation Stock Could Break Out Next

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Exxon lifted the energy sector last week and XOM is now flirting with a breakout move that many an investor would welcome.

Friday’s Vital Data: Time Warner Inc. (TWX), Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) and Vale S.A. (ADR) (VALE)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Time Warner (TWX) calls bet on completion of AT&T deal, Wells Fargo (WFC) options bulls ramp up for tax bill and Vale (VALE) trades ex-dividend.
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