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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3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Centene, Hormel Foods and Advance Auto Parts

The stock charts of Centene, Hormel Foods and Advance Auto Parts are each knocking on the door of trade-worthy moves.

Stock Market Today: The Merger That Cried Wolf

There was so much drama in the headlines on Monday it was hard to keep track. Here's what happened in the stock market today.

Dow Jones Today: Doth Thou Protest

For investors in the U.S., the Hong Kong protests are relevant because that controversy against the backdrop of the U.S.-China imbroglio. China is likely to focus more on cleaning up its own backyard over the near-term than making nice with the U.S. and that is concerning for riskier assets.

5 Top Stock Trades for Tuesday: ROKU, PINS, NFLX, MCD

McDonald's, Roku, Pinterest, Netflix and Deere are our top stock trades for Tuesday. Here's how to trade them now.

Monday’s Vital Data: Amazon, Apple and Microsoft

Options trading was buzzing in Amazon, Apple and Microsoft on Friday. Here are the metrics that matter moving forward.

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Xilinx, News Corp and Gilead Sciences

The stock charts of Xilinx, News Corp and Gilead Sciences merit closer inspection as the new trading week gets going.

Stock Market Today: Tough Week for Warren Buffett 

Warren Buffett saw a few of his top holdings take a hit this week. Here's what happened in the stock market today.

Dow Jones Today: We’ve Seen This Movie Before

Remember that on Sept. 1, assuming no trade resolution is agreed to before that date, the U.S. will impose a 10% tariff on another $300 billion worth of Chinese goods. That would go on top of the 25% tariff on $250 billion worth of Chinese products already in place.

5 Top Stock Trades for Monday: JCP, DBX, TTD, YELP

J.C. Penney, The Trade Desk, Dropbox, Yelp and PVH Corp are our top stock trades on Friday. Here's how to trade them now.

Friday’s Vital Data: Uber, Advanced Micro Devices and Roku

Options trading was buzzing in Uber, Advanced Micro Devices and Roku Thursday. Here are the metrics that matter moving forward.

Message to FedEx Stock Investors: Don’t Worry About Amazon

FedEx stock fell 30% over the last year as it invested heavily to compete with Amazon. The risks in FDX stock today are that the trade war will create a recession.

Stock Market Today: Bears and Bulls Have Both Won — Now What? 

Symantec, Roku, Zillow and AMD were a few of the names making waves in the market today. Get caught up (and see key level in the S&P 500).

Dow Jones Today: China Provides a Calming Influence

The world's second-largest economy said exports jumped 3.3% last month while economists were expecting a 2% drop. Even amid the trade hostilities with the U.S., Chinese imports also fell less than expected in July.

5 Top Stock Trades for Friday: Uber, AMD, CRON, KHC

Uber, Microsoft, AMD, Kraft Heinz and Cronos Group are our top stock trades. Here's how to trade them now.

Thursday’s Vital Data: CVS Health, Disney and Bank of America

Options trading was buzzing in CVS Health, Disney and Bank of America Thursday. Here are the metrics that matter moving forward.

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

AMZN stock hasn't been immune to the recent stock market volatility, but Amazon looks increasingly oversold, making it a promising bounce candidate for the active trader.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Cisco Systems, NRG Energy and D. R. Horton

The stock charts of CSCO, NRG and DHI are put under the trading microscope while the rest of the market gets its bearings.

Stock Market Today: Recession Worries; Disney vs. Netflix

Here's what happened in the stock market today, after the stock market opened considerably lower but rallied to positive territory.

Dow Jones Today: Sliding Bond Yields Lift Dividend Stocks

Wednesday's action was very much a repeat of what investors have been dealing with in recent weeks: the trade war and speculation of another Federal Reserve rate cut prompted by, well, the trade war. Globally inclined investors were treated to three rate cuts outside the U.S. today as India, New Zealand and Thailand joined the party.