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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Under the Selling Pressure, Watch for Dip Buying

Stocks careened lower on Thursday as selling pressure returned after Wednesday's rebound rally. Here's what investors need to know about today's continued madness.

Trade of the Day: Exxon Mobil Corporation Stock Becomes Interesting Again

XOM stock tumbled about 14% over the past five trading sessions and as a result Exxon has now reached a critical area of technical support.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: Expedia Inc (EXPE), Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD) and Mohawk Industries, Inc. (MHK)

Expedia (EXPE) shares plummet on earnings miss, Mettler-Toledo's (MTD) profit beats estimates and Mohawk Industries's (MHK) revenue impressed.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Snap Inc (SNAP), Twitter Inc (TWTR) and Facebook Inc (FB)

Snap (SNAP) and Twitter (TWTR) impress options traders with earnings, Facebook (FB) investors ignore Jim Carrey

Volatility Could Extend Turbulence Into Friday

Stocks finished with modest losses on Wednesday after struggling to stay in the green for most of the session.

Trade of the Day: Facebook Inc Draws a Technical Line in the Sand

FB stock over the past few years has served investors with great returns and though the technical lens has been a great trend-following story, but there are signs that the 2017 rally may soon break its flow.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Allstate Corp (ALL), Twenty-First Century Fox Inc (FOXA) and O’Reilly Automotive Inc (ORLY)

Allstate (ALL), Twenty-First Century Fox (FOXA) and O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) all reported on their latest quarterly earnings after the bell Wednesday.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)

Micron (MU) options rise on boosted quarterly outlook, Microsoft (MSFT) goes hunting in the cloud and Union Pacific (UNP) flooded with call options.

Markets Look Poised for More ‘Gappy’ Moves

Stocks suffered another wild ride on Tuesday with the S&P 500 adding as much as 1.3% and losing as much as 2.1%, before finishing with a gain of 1.7%.

Trade of the Day: Higher Market Volatility Is Good for Goldman Sachs Group Inc

Although GS stock dropped 10% in recent days before bouncing back, nothing has changed for the stock and the Goldman Sachs story remains bullish.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM), Cerner Corporation (CERN) and Microchip Technology Inc. (MCHP)

Akamai Technologies (AKAM), Cerner (CERN) and Microchip Technology (MCHP) all reported on their latest quarterly earnings after the bell Tuesday.

Wynn Resorts CEO Steps Down After Sexual Misconduct Claims

Wynn Resorts' CEO has stepped down amid a swirl of sexual misconduct allegations. The move could likely halt the slide in WYNN stock over recent days.

After Monday’s Bloodbath, It’s Time to Think About Risk

So how did you feel on Monday during this quasi crash? Did you just go about your day and shrug at the stock market correction? If not, then you need to reevaluate your portfolio for how you think about risk in the markets.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) and Intel Corporation (INTC)

Facebook (FB) takes aim at YouTube (GOOGL), Advanced Micro (AMD) options smacked by cryptocurrency plunge and Intel (INTC) to gain from Apple (AAPL).

Dow Jones Continues to Sink After Largest-Ever Decline

The Dow Jones lost 4.6% and suffered its largest-ever point decline at 1,175 on Monday -- with the losses continuing to deepen in the overnight futures session.

Trade of the Day: The Crucial Multi-Time-Frame Look at Apple Inc.

AAPL stock in the near term is reaching some potential support areas worth respecting, yet in the bigger picture more downside in Apple cannot be ruled out.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Cirrus Logic, Inc. (CRUS), Lululemon Athletica inc. (LULU) and Skyworks Solutions Inc (SWKS)

Cirrus Logic (CRUS) earnings missed estimates by 19 cents, Lululemon's (LULU) CEO resigns and Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) earnings topped projections.

Broadcom Hikes Offer for Qualcomm to $121 Billion

Broadcom has upped its offer for its chipmaking rival Qualcomm. The bid values QCOM stock at 24% higher than Friday's close.

Rising Volatility Making Investing Decisions More Difficult

Last week's spike in stock market volatility should have been a good wake-up call for complacent investors and traders alike; stock's don't only go up.