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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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Trade of the Day: Two Ways to Trade Monster Beverage Corporation

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Given the sharp gap-down price action in Monster stock, two potential MNST trades now set up for active investors and traders.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Alphabet Inc (GOOG, GOOGL), Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Frontier Communications Corp (FTR)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) is feuding with Amazon, Apple (AAPL) may release a more affordable MacBook Air and Frontier Communications (FTR) workers go on strike.

Trump Tariffs, Fed Hawks Rattle Wall Street

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Stocks slumped hard on Thursday reversing early session gains after President Trump surprised the world by announcing tariffs on imported steel and aluminum of 25% and 10%, respectively.

Trade of the Day: General Motors Company Stock Gets Oversold

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
GM stock got hit on Thursday but is now arriving at a key technical confluence area where a trade to the upside could be setting up.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: ICU Medical, Incorporated (ICUI), Keysight Technologies Inc (KEYS) and Splunk Inc (SPLK)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
ICU Medical (ICUI), Keysight Technologies (KEYS) and Splunk (SPLK) all reported on their quarterly earnings after the bell Thursday afternoon.

Stocks Continue to Suffer Amid Relentless Pressure

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Stocks rolled over and dropped hard on Wednesday, reversing an opening gap higher and a mid-day recovery attempt to careen deep into the red in a nasty end-of-session slide.

Trade of the Day: Facebook Inc Is Ripe for a Tactical Trade

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook stock as a result of the past two days of weakness may have formed a lower high and a short-side FB trade toward the February lows is setting up.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Box Inc (BOX), Hostess Brands, Inc. (TWNK) and Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Box (BOX), Hostess Brands (TWNK) and Monster Beverage (MNST) all reported on their quarterly earnings after the bell late Wednesday.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Bank of America Corp (BAC), Intel Corporation (INTC) and Macy’s, Inc. (M)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America (BAC) options rose on news of faltering bank income, Intel (INTC) praised by Citibank and Macy’s (M) raises full-year guidance.

Powell Bringing Stocks an Era of Tough Love

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Stocks succumbed to a nasty bought of selling pressure on Tuesday after new Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell sounded a hawkish note in his first appearance to Congress.

Trade of the Day: United Continental Holdings Inc Is a Laggard

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
United stock over the past couple of days bumped into technical resistance where active investors and traders could look on the short side in this currently bumpy market.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Celgene Corporation (CELG), e.l.f. Beauty Inc (ELF) and Express Scripts Holding Company (ESRX)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Celgene's (CELG) drug application is turned down by FDA, e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) misses revenue outlook and Express Scripts (ESRX) earnings beat estimates.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM), General Electric Company (GE) and Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc (DKS)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Qualcomm (QCOM) options jumped on Broadcom (AVGO) acquisition news, General Electric (GE) restates earnings and Dicks’ (DKS) sees huge put volume.

Markets Ready for Powell’s First Appearance

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
U.S. stocks rebounded from overnight losses during the futures session to push to fresh post-panic highs on Monday, lifting large-caps above their 20-day moving average for the first time since late January.

Trade of the Day: Apple Inc. Nears Technical Resistance Again

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
I continue to like Apple stock through the longer term lens but the near-term reward-to-risk on the upside has diminished notably as a result of the recent two-week AAPL rally.

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

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple (AAPL) options rise in Spring product launch speculation, Amazon (AMZN) tops $1,500 and Micron (MU) rally drives bullish call activity.

Will the Bears Once Again Get Squeezed?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Some of the bearish-positioned fund managers I spoke with last week are feeling squeezed on some short positions ... something they have had to deal with for the better part of the past 9 years.

Trade of the Day: Aim for This Clear Alphabet Inc Upside Target

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
GOOGL stock despite its sharp rally over the past two weeks has yet to revisit its January highs. This sets up an opportunity for traders looking for a catch-up trade.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and Toyota Motor Corp (ADR) (TM)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Apple (AAPL) is pondering making new high-tech headphones, Microsoft (MSFT) is selling Lumia phones again and Toyota (TM) is issuing a massive recall.
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