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 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc (AMPH), Coupa Software Inc (COUP) and Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO)

Amphastar Pharmaceuticals (AMPH), Coupa Software (COUP) and Kronos Worldwide (KRO) reported on their quarterly earnings after the bell Monday.

To Chase or Not to Chase This Stock Market Rally…

It's easy to recite the past week's stock market statistics. The more pertinent question now is whether stocks on the back of last week's rally are now to be bought or dare I say 'chased higher' yet again?

Trade of the Day: Bank of America Corp Is a Breakout Mover

Bank of America stock recently had a breakout move worth respecting. Active investors and traders could now look to bet on a continuation of BAC's upside momentum.

Stocks Continue to Waver as Trump Unveils Tariffs

Stocks finished mixed on Thursday as President Trump finally unveiled the steel and aluminum tariffs that were hinted at last week.

Trade of the Day: Don’t Chase Netflix, Inc.

Netflix stock once again looks overly extended for the near term. Even a big growth stock like NFLX does not have to be chased higher and bought at any price.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: Cooper Companies Inc (COO), Finisar Corporation (FNSR) and United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI)

Cooper Companies (COO), Finisar (FNSR) and United Natural Foods (UNFI) all reported their quarterly earnings results after the bell Thursday, with two of these stocks rising.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) and Twitter Inc (TWTR)

Micron (MU) options jump on bullish analyst note, Netflix (NFLX) analysts divided on recent rally and Twitter (TWTR) takes on crypto scams.

In the Stock Market, All Eyes Are on the Tariff Plan

Stocks finished mixed on Wednesday as overnight weakness spurred by the resignation of "globalist" economic advisor Gary Cohn fueled fears of further trade protectionism.

Trade of the Day: Morgan Stanley Stock Is a Breakout Candidate

Although much like the broader stock market, Morgan Stanley stock has been in consolidation mode over the past few weeks, the stock looks primed for a breakout higher.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Rev Group Inc (REVG), Thor Industries, Inc. (THO) and Tronc Inc (TRNC)

Rev Group (REVG), Thor Industries (THO) and tronc (TRNC) all reported their quarterly earnings results after the bell Wednesday. Here's what you should know.

Intel Corporation (INTC) Could Be a Huge Casualty of a China Trade War

Intel's ties to China make it a questionable buy as trade war drums start beating. Other troubles cast a shadow over INTC stock for the near term.

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

Alibaba (BABA) options jump on Baozun earnings, Amgen (AMGN) volume spikes ahead of FDA review and Advanced Micro (AMD) puts continue to pile up.

Bulls and Bears Wrestle over 25,000 in the Dow Jones

Stocks oscillated around the unchanged line on Tuesday as traders braced for a winter storm and headlines were filled with the latest concerning President Trump and his tough talk on trade tariffs.

Trade of the Day: Sell Micron Technology, Inc. While It’s Overbought

Micron stock has now once again reached the very upper end price target by my work and it's time to take some MU profits through the lens of proper risk management.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) and Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)

Apple (AAPL) options dogged by bearish analyst comments, Micron (MU) blows past $50 and Amazon (AMZN) eyes checking-like products.

Markets Are Eyeing Friday’s Payroll Report

Stocks rose on the prospect that Congress could take action to thwart what looks like the opening salvo of a global trade war.

Trade of the Day: Twitter Inc Sets Its Eyes on a Round Price Target

Twitter stock leaped higher by nearly 5% on Monday, continuing the stellar 2018 rally and also marking another breakout move that now eyes TWTR's next well-defined upside target.

Monday’s Vital Data: Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) and Bank of America Corp (BAC)

Netflix (NFLX) wins at the Oscars, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is flooded with put options and Bank of America (BAC) straddled at $31.

Stocks Remain Choppy — Risks Prevail

Things have been choppy for U.S. stocks, and I expect this type of trading to continue for some time. Fears of potential trade wars are not helping to alleviate this situation.