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 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.

Friday’s Vital Data: Snap Inc (SNAP), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) and Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Snap (SNAP) plunges on Kylie Jenner tweet, Advanced Micro (AMD) options up on Wells Fargo commentary and Chesapeake Energy (CHK) soars on Q4 earnings.

Inflation Is Finally Here

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Stocks finished mixed on Thursday after posting some impressive mid-day gains spurred largely on dovish comments from St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank President James Bullard.

Trade of the Day: Boeing Co Stock Could Take Off Again Soon

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a few weeks of consolidation, Boeing stock is once again showing relative strength that could lead to a next breakout trade to the upside.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: Edison International (EIX), Eversource Energy (ES) and Intuit Inc. (INTU)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Edison International (EIX), Eversource Energy (ES) and Intuit (INTU) all reported their quarterly earnings data after hours. Here's how they did.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) and General Electric Company (GE)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Advertisers moving away from Facebook (FB), Alibaba (BABA) options jump ahead of resistance and General Electric (GE) backs full-year outlook.

The Markets Are Nearing a Danger Zone

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Stocks careened into the red on Wednesday after the release of surprisingly hawkish Federal Reserve meeting minutes.

Trade of the Day: Snap Inc Stock May Finally Be Taken Seriously

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
SNAP stock has been consolidating over the past couple of weeks, but the recent bullish mark on the chart is notable and could lead to significantly higher prices later this year.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Cheesecake Factory Inc (CAKE), Continental Resources, Inc. (CLR) and Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Cheesecake Factory (CAKE), Continental Resources (CLR) and Jack in the Box (JACK) all reported on their quarterly earnings results after the bell.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Walmart Inc (WMT), Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) and Nvidia Corporation (NVDA)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Walmart (WMT) options volume surges on earnings miss, Amazon (AMZN) rallies on Walmart woes and Nvidia (NVDA) rides cryptocurrency rebound.

The Stage Could Be Set for Another Market Freakout

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Stocks started the holiday shortened week on a down note, with disappointing results from Walmart (WMT) pulling down the major averages with a wave of afternoon selling.

Trade of the Day: More Downside Ahead for Walmart Inc Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
As a result of Walmart down-gap motion on heavy volume in WMT stock after an earnings miss a short-side trade now sets up for active investors and traders.
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