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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Lower Highs for Stocks Are Confirmed

A lousy week for stocks last week ended on a low note as the QQQ ETF continued to weigh on the market. Many people who chased these stocks higher are now getting squeezed.

Trade of the Day: Facebook, Inc. Likely Has Further to Fall

In my eye, the negative news flow from recent weeks will keep a lid on Facebook stock and longer-term investors might find better (lower) prices still to buy into FB.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Alphabet Inc (GOOG, GOOGL), Facebook, Inc. (FB) and Tesla Inc (TSLA)

The UK is asking Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) and Facebook (FB) to simplify their data management policies and Tesla (TSLA) may slow down Norway car shipments.

Friday’s Vital Data: Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Facebook, Inc. (FB)

Micron (MU) options traders caught by post-earnings plunge, Apple (AAPL) gets a bullish Morgan Stanley note and Facebook (FB) pressured by #DeleteFacebook.

Stocks Continue to Suffer as Fear Grows Stronger

Stocks suffered their worst one-day decline on Thursday since the panic of Feb. 8. With that in mind, investors should expect more volatility in the hours ahead.

Trade of the Day: Watch These Downside Price Targets for Apple Inc.

While I still believe in the longer-term growth picture of AAPL, the weekly charts are pointing to lower prices, which sets up a short-side swing trade in Apple stock.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: At Home Group Inc (HOME), HTG Molecular Diagnostics Inc (HTGM) and iCAD Inc (ICAD)

At Home Group (HOME), HTG Molecular Diagnostics (HTGM) and iCAD (ICAD) all reported on their latest quarterly earnings after the bell Thursday.

The Reviews for the Cigna Corporation-ExpressScripts Deal Are In…And Bad

Analysts are skeptical that buying the largest Pharmacy Benefit Manager will help make Cigna -- one of the smaller health insurers -- more profitable.

Expect Continued Volatility After Hawkish Federal Reserve Notes

Stocks bounced around the unchanged line on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve delivered a 0.25% rate hike. But we can expect things to heat up today with new details about Trump's tariff package against China.

Trade of the Day: Oracle Corporation Is Worth a Stab

Oracle stock dropped sharply following its most recent earnings report. While the selling was severe, ORCL is now at a support area where a bounce could occur.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Herman Miller, Inc. (MLHR), Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd (PANL) and QAD Inc. Class A (QADA)

Herman Miller (MLHR), Pangaea Logistics Solutions (PANL) and QAD Inc. (QADA) reported on their quarterly earnings after the bell Wednesday. Here's how they did.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: General Electric Company (GE), Twitter Inc (TWTR) and Nvidia Corporation (NVDA)

General Electric (GE) options jump on 8-year low, Twitter (TWTR) smacked lower by Facebook (FB) fallout and Nvidia (NVDA) unveils RTX ray-tracing tech.

Federal Reserve Meeting Takes Center Stage

Investors are expecting a rate hike is all but assured, but there are other aspects of the meeting to keep an eye on as well.

Trade of the Day: Facebook Inc Hits Hold or Fold Time

Facebook stock fell sharply over the past couple of trading days. Although the stock may signal immediate-term oversold, an intermediate-term look reveals a more concerning pattern in play.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: FedEx Corporation (FDX), Mulesoft Inc (MULE) and Steelcase Inc. (SCS)

FedEx (FDX) and Steelcase (SCS) reported on their latest quarters Tuesday after hours, while Mulesoft (MULE) will be acquired by Salesforce (CRM).

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Ford Motor Company (F) and Oracle Corporation (ORCL)

Facebook (FB) options spike on Cambridge Analytica, Ford (F) invests in 3D metal printing company and Oracle (ORCL) call option bulls smacked on earnings.

Battered Facebook Inc Drags Down the Nasdaq Composite

The pain in the Nasdaq also helped cut the legs out from underneath the QQQ ETF as investors anxiously watch the headlines.

Trade of the Day: Is the Rally Over for the Nasdaq 100 ETF?

With its bearish reversal from last week, the Nasdaq 100 QQQ ETF now offers active traders and investors a well-defined reward-to-risk trade to the short side.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Condor Hospitality Trust Inc (CDOR), Healthequity Inc (HQY) and Luxfer Holdings PLC (LXFR)

Condor Hospitality Trust (CDOR), Healthequity (HQY) and Luxfer Holdings (LXFR) reported on their quarterly earnings after the bell Monday.