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: American Water Works Company Inc (AWK), Concho Resources Inc (CXO) and Texas Roadhouse Inc (TXRH)

American Water Works (AWK), Concho Resources (CXO) and Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) all reported their quarterly earnings results after the bell Tuesday.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Tesla Inc (TSLA), United States Steel Corp. (X) and Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)

Tesla (TSLA) options mixed on production milestone, U.S. Steel (X) soars on possible tariffs and Netflix (NFLX) call options pop on price target increase.

Are Stocks Merely Bouncing to Lower Highs?

Last week's bounce in the SPY ETF brought back the animal spirits of traders, but it looks increasingly likely that stocks may only bounce to lower highs for the time being.

Trade of the Day: United Parcel Service, Inc. Is a Trend-Follower

As a result of its recent decline, UPS stock has entered a critical technical confluence zone of support where active investors and traders may find buying opportunities.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG), J M Smucker Co (SJM) and Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)

Harley-Davidson (HOG) will still close its KC plant, J M Smucker (SJM) recalls dog food with traces of euthanasia drug and KFC (YUM) closes many UK locations on chicken shortage.

After the Selloff, Oil Prices Are Climbing Back Up

Stocks pushed higher on Thursday in a technical test of the S&P 500's 50-day moving average, after last week's selloff found support at the 200-day moving average.

Trade of the Day: Amazon.com, Inc. Could Remain Choppy

While Amazon.com remains a stellar growth engine, AMZN stock, particularly on the weekly chart, seems to signal further choppiness ahead.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: Arista Networks Inc (ANET), Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) and Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR)

Arista Networks (ANET), Consolidated Edison (ED) and Digital Realty Trust (DLR) reported their quarterly earnings reports after the bell Thursday.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) and Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)

Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Applied Materials (AMAT) call options rise ahead of earnings and Facebook (FB) gets valuation nod from MKM Partners.

Stocks Make Strong Comeback Despite Recent Turbulence

Stocks rebounded strongly on Wednesday in the wake of what looked, on the surface, to be a strong Consumer Price Inflation report.

Trade of the Day: Apple Inc. Stock Has This Hurdle to Overcome

While the rally in AAPL stock in recent days has been promising, there is a near-term level Apple must address.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: NetApp Inc. (NTAP), Sun Life Financial Inc (SLF) and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ADR) (TEVA)

NetApp (NTAP) and Sun Life Financial (SLF) reported their earnings, while Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (TEVA) got a boost as Warren Buffett invested in the company.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Twitter Inc (TWTR), Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) and Apple Inc. (AAPL)

Twitter (TWTR) options rise as CEO downplays acquisition talk, Cisco (CSCO) traders prep for earnings, Apple (AAPL) denies special dividend for overseas cash

After the Turmoil, Oversold Stocks Are Looking for Gains

Stocks inched higher on Tuesday, recovering from early session losses as new Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell finally uttered the words of support the market has been waiting for.

Trade of the Day: Under Armour Inc Is Worth a Look Again

UA stock's price action in recent weeks, and particularly following Tuesday's earnings report, now look like a bullish Under Armour trade is setting up.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG), Metlife Inc (MET) and Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)

Chipotle (CMG) has signed the Taco Bell CEO as its new boss, MetLife (MET) misses EPS estimates and Occidental Petroleum (OXY) matches Street guidance.

How Long Will This Market Volatility Persist?

While the crash was discouraging, the market and the economy are two different things, and the underlying fundamentals are still very good. We remain optimistic about the bull-trend, but volatility will likely rise from here.

We May Not Be Out of the Woods Yet With Bonds

Stocks continued their rebound for the second consecutive day on Monday, recovering from a mid-day dip into negative territory.

Trade of the Day: Amgen, Inc. Remains a Promising Biotechnology Play

AMGN stock remains in a technically sound position and offers investors and traders well-defined risk, particularly after the two-week sell-off.