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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Trade of the Day: Palo Alto Networks Inc Stock Clears the Hurdle

On Tuesday, PANW stock overcame a technical hurdle which should now further embolden the Palo Alto bulls.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Canadian National Railway (USA) (CNI), Cree, Inc. (CREE) and Total System Services, Inc. (TSS)

Canadian National Railway (CNI), Cree (CREE) and Total System Services (TSS) all reported on their quarterly earnings after the bell Tuesday afternoon.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Facebook Inc (FB) and AT&T Inc. (T)

Netflix (NFLX) options soar on subscriber growth while Facebook (FB) and AT&T (T) options traders prepare for earnings next week.

Despite Government Funding Extension, Tread Cautiously

Stocks hit new highs on Monday after Senate Democrats shifted position and supported a short-term resolution.

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

While I respect the user growth in NFLX stock and thus want to continue owning the stock, in the near-term Netflix is overbought.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE), ResMed Inc. (RMD) and TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. (AMTD)

Adobe (ADBE) said its CFO is retiring, ResMed (RMD) posted strong quarterly results and TD Ameritrade (AMTD) adjusted earnings estimates.

Monday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) and Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX)

Apple (AAPL) may cancel the iPhone X, while Alibaba (BABA) and Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) options rise ahead of earnings.

The Index Charts Turn Parabolic

I want to continue respecting strong stock up-trends such as the QQQ, but should point out that that in my eye we are getting very stretched.

Trade of the Day: Nvidia Corporation Breakout Could Net You 400%

Nvidia is looking great once again, but this smart play is the better way to cash in on big profits with less risk in NVDA stock

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Alphabet Inc (GOOG, GOOGL), Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) and Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)

Alphabet (GOOG) to sell audiobooks via Google Play Store, Amazon Go (AMZN) coming Monday and Walmart (NYSE:WMT) to sell 50% of Brazil unit.

Friday’s Vital Data: General Electric Company (GE), International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) and Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)

General Electric (GE) put options soar on 4-day losing streak, IBM (IBM) dives on earnings and Caterpillar (CAT) will trade ex-div ahead of earnings.

Political Sparring Keeps the Markets on Their Toes

U.S. stocks drifted lower and the Dow Jones lost 26,000 on Thursday amid growing fears of a possible government shutdown on Friday night.

Trade of the Day: O’Reilly Automotive Inc Could Be a Growth Gem

Shares of auto parts companies bounced back hard in the second half of 2017, and particularly ORLY stock could have plenty more upside left.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (USA) (CP), Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. (MLNX) and Atlassian Corporation PLC (TEAM)

Canadian Pacific Railway (USA) (CP), Mellanox Technologies (MLNX) and Atlassian (TEAM) all reported on their quarterly earnings Thursday.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Ford Motor Company (F) and Procter & Gamble Company (PG)

Apple (AAPL) options rise on U.S. expansion, Ford Motor (F) lowered 2018 outlook and Procter & Gamble (PG) goes ex-div ahead of earnings.

Smart Investors, Keep an Eye on the VIX

For the first time ever, the Dow Jones closed above the 26,000 level, dismissing Tuesday's intra-day selloff as if it never happened.

Trade of the Day: Goldman Sachs Group Inc Survives the Earnings Test

Following Goldman Sachs' earnings report, GS stock dropped right into a strong technical confluence area of support.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Plexus Corp. (PLXS) and PTC Inc (PTC)

Apple (AAPL) is offering a stock award for some workers, Plexus (PLXS) shares fall on loss and PTC's (PTC) bottom line grow year-over-year.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) to Pay $38B in Taxes to Bring Back Offshore Cash

Apple is bringing some of its $253 billion in overseas cash back to the U.S. The move could be a key catalyst for AAPL stock going forward.