Today's Market

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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Stock Market Today: 2020 Recession Odds; Ulta Pummeled

What happened in the stock market today? Bulls look to keep the momentum up, while bears look to the keep the current range in play.

Dow Jones Today: It Could Have Been Worse

In fact, the results for Friday, the last trading day of August, weren't too shabby when considering there was a concerning consumer data point released earlier today. Regular readers know that I've been beating the consumer drum quite a bit recently and it is a story worth following for investors.

5 Top Stock Trades for Tuesday: CPB, AMBA, MRVL, BIG

Campbell Soup, Marvell Technology, Ambarella, Dell Technologies and Big Lots were our top stock trades from Friday. Here's why.

Friday’s Vital Data: McDonald’s, Twitter and Micron Technology

Options trading was buzzing in McDonald's, Twitter and Micron Technology on Thursday. Here are the metrics that matter moving forward.

3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: Mylan, Newell and Home Depot

The stock charts of NWL, HD and MYL are moving into curious positions as the trading week comes to a close.

Stock Market Today: When Apple Will Show Off its New iPhone

Apple's iPhone unveil date is out, and Microsoft is reportedly taking market share from Amazon. Here's what happened in the stock market today.

Dow Jones Today: China Confirmation Proves Meaningful

Fortunately, that confirmation emerged today that two sides are indeed discussing trade and that helped stocks focus on something other than the second-quarter GDP revision, was pared down to growth of 2.1%. There was some good news in that GDP report that indicates the oft-discussed recession isn't as imminent as previously thought.

5 Top Stock Trades for Friday: MU, OKTA, BURL

Micron, Okta, Burlington, Guess? and Ollie's Bargain Barn are our top stock trades. Here's how to trade them going into the long weekend.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Autodesk, Costco and Bank of America

Options trading was buzzing in Autodesk, Costco and Bank of America on Wednesday. Here are the metrics that matter moving forward.

Trade of the Day: Amazon Stock Is Primed for a Bearish Trade

AMZN stock has traded in a choppy fashion over the past couple of weeks, which means Amazon is looking set up for a bearish trade.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Tiffany & Co., Arconic and Regions Financial

The stock charts of Tiffany & Co., Arconic and Regions Financial have earned a closer look as we head into the end of the trading week.

Stock Market Today: Bitcoin Plunges, Small Caps Hold Key Level

From small-cap stocks to bitcoin, to Ford and General Motors, here's what happened in the stock market today.

Dow Jones Today: Glossing Over Some Things

Adding to those concerns was a separate poll of would-be homebuyers that indicates more than a third are expecting a recession to arrive in 2020. Reading the tea leaves here, it would be reasonable to assume that, like him or not, President Trump is shrewd enough to realize that the trade war with China is seen as crimping the economy and he cannot carry that baggage into 2020 and hope to be reelected.

5 Top Stock Trades for Thursday: VEEV, CGC, BAC, TIF

Veeva, Canopy Growth, Bank of America, Tiffany & Co. and Coty were our top stock trades for Thursday. Here's how to trade them.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Barrick Gold, Activision Blizzard and Roku

Options trading was buzzing in Barrick Gold, Activision Blizzard and Roku on Tuesday. Here are the metrics that matter moving forward.

Trade of the Day: Boeing Stock Is Set to Lose Elevation

BA stock looks to have reached a lower high once again, which means Boeing is likely ready for another leg lower.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: eBay, UnitedHealth and Berkshire Hathaway

The stock charts of EBAY, UNH and BRK.B have run through the trading wringer in the shadow of the market's stumble.

Stock Market Today: Gold, Silver Hit Multi-Year Highs

Gold and silver are hitting new highs, and so are Shopify and Chipotle Mexican Grill. Here's what happened in the stock market today.

Dow Jones Today: Not Much Activity, But That’s OK

An interesting fact, courtesy of the ETF Research Center, the price-to-earnings ratio on the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial ETF (NYSEARCA:DIA), the Dow tracking ETF, currently resides in an area that was seen following the fourth-quarter 2018 and May 2019 declines, which eventually gave way to equity market rallies.