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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5 Top Stock Trades for Monday: ROKU, ACB, VMW, CRM, BA

Geopolitical headlines are causing a ruckus in the markets but there are still top stocks to trade. This includes: ROKU, BA, CRM, ACB and VMW

Stock Market Today: Trump’s Tweets Rattle Investors, Foot Locker Trips

Boeing's 737 MAX may fly again soon, while Tesla and Ford face an uphill battle. These are just some stories from the stock market today.

Dow Jones Today: Hello Darkness, My Old Friend

Put simply, Powell's Wyoming remarks weren't dovish enough for the president or markets as evidenced by Friday's tumble. Trump pondered on Twiter “My only question is, who is our bigger enemy, Jay Powell or Chairman Xi?”

Friday’s Vital Data: Gap, Boeing and Amazon

Options trading was buzzing in Gap, Boeing and Amazon on Thursday. Here are the metrics that matter moving forward.

3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: HP, Nvidia and Albemarle

The stock charts of HP, Nvidia and Albemarle are set to end the week on the verge of something trade-worthy.

Stock Market Today: Boeing Takes Flight, Manufacturing Slumps

Apple's next iPhone, Boeing's new business and the potential for a clean Brexit all impacted the stock market today.

Dow Jones Today: Data Dependency Emerges

However, that thesis may have been a short-term blow today as President of the Philadelphia Fed Patrick Harker said he doesn't believe more monetary stimulus is needed while Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank President Esther George said she sees the U.S. economy as still on solid ground.

5 Top Stock Trades for Friday: SPLK, F, ULTA, TSLA, DKS

When Fed heads talk on top of geopolitics and yield curves headlines, markets sweat. SPLK, F, ULTA, DKS and TSLA are top stock trades.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Nordstrom, Roku and Salesforce.com

Options trading was hot in Nordstrom, Roku, and Salesforce.com. Here’s what the data suggests moving forward.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Bank of America, News Corp and Philip Morris

The stock charts of BAC, NWSA and PM are moving into a trade-worthy situation. Here are the levels to watch in each stock.

Trade of the Day: Don’t Chase Target Stock Here

TGT stock rallied a cool 20% on Wednesday following the company's latest earnings report. At these levels Target is nearing a setup to short it for a trade.

Stock Market Today: Tesla Runs Into Headwinds, Fed Says Things Are Fine

Lowe's and Target popped on strong earnings news, and lower interest rates are starting to take effect.

Dow Jones Today: Let’s Make a Deal

Those minutes revealed that some of the central bank's governors pressed for a cut of 50 basis points last month, but they were obviously out-voted as the Fed proceeded with a reduction of just 25 basis points. What put a lid on today's upside for equities were comments that the July rate cut was not necessarily a precursor for more reductions.

Earnings Season and Why Investing Boldly Will Pay Off in 2019

If I could close the stock market every August, I would. With New York and Europe on vacation, and trading volumes so light, it seems like any headline puts stocks into a tizzy - no matter how consequential it actually is, long term. But if you know me at all, you know I believe in keeping calm and focusing on the fundamentals. I certainly was glad I did with AppFolio and IIPR.

5 Top Stock Trades for Thursday: WMT, BABA, LOW, XLNX, Bitcoin

Stock trades to watch for Thursday include WMT, LOW, BABA, XLNX, and Bitcoin. Not all stocks will rise but there are positions to set up.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Target, General Electric and Apple

Options trading was buzzing in Target, General Electric and Apple on Tuesday. Here are the metrics that matter moving forward.

Trade of the Day: Pfizer Stock Is Flashing Attractive Buy Signals

PFE stock recently dropped 20% following the company's latest earnings report. As a result, Pfizer has reached extreme oversold readings that could lead to a pop in the stock.

Stock Market Today: Beyond Meat Makes a Friend on Wall Street

Apple's health initiative can't keep key people and Sarepta Therapeutics' CLR are a couple more top news items about the stock market today.

Dow Jones Today: Another Fed Holding Pattern

From a broad asset perspective, not much worked today except for familiar friends gold and U.S. government debt. There was some risk-off sentiment permeating markets today following the resignation of Italy 's prime minister and more comment from President Trump that he's not quite ready to make a trade deal with China.