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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Ford Set to Double Down to $11 Billion on Electric Vehicle Investment

By InvestorPlace Staff
Ford (F) is doubling its spending on electric vehicles, $11 billion through 2022. That should be good news for an already-rising F stock.

Friday’s Vital Data: Bank of America Corp. (BAC), Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) and Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America (BAC) call options rally ahead of earnings, Micron (MU) extends decline on Intel concerns and Delta (DAL) reports earnings.

The VIX Is Dangerously Close to a Tipping Point

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Stocks soared on Thursday thanks to the largest gain by transportation stocks since 2001 and a rally in Treasury bonds.

Trade of the Day: First Solar, Inc. Scores the Long-Awaited Breakout

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
FSLR stock scored a major multiyear breakout move and now First Solar looks poised to move even higher as more analysts offer buy ratings.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), EXACT Sciences Corporation (EXAS) and International Business Machines Corp. (IBM)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) said chips have vulnerability, EXACT Sciences (EXAS) launches $500M offering and IBM (IBM) to cut 10,000 jobs.

What Remains For Rite Aid Corporation? The Risks of Going It Alone

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Rite Aid bulls hope it finds a buyer, while bears see it circling the drain. RAD stock might be fun to trade right now, but watch it closely.

3 Big Stock Charts This Afternoon: Anadarko Petroleum, Noble Energy and Exxon Mobil

By Johnson Research Group
Anadarko (APC), Noble Energy (NBL) and Exxon (XOM) are all breaking into new intermediate rallies targeting bigger moves for the oil sector.

Jeff Sessions is Taking Some Steam Out of the Marijuana Stocks Rally

By Chris Lau, InvestorPlace Contributor
Marijuana stock investing is fraught with risks, after the big run-up recently. Scrutinize the earnings potential for these companies first.

Wall Street Shudders on China Bond Worries

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Stocks slipped at the open on Wednesday before recovering in mid-day trading. But it wasn't enough to stop the New Years rally from ending.

Trade of the Day: Kroger Co Is a Stellar Turnaround Story

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
KR stock's multimonth rally has been impressive on the charts, which is backed up by Kroger's turnaround story fundamentally.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: KB Home (KBH), Progress Software Corporation (PRGS) and Waste Management, Inc. (WM)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
KB Home (KBH) earnings were 7c ahead of estimates, Progress Software's (PRGS) revenue impressed and Waste Management (WM) will offer bonuses.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: Intel Corporation, Paychex, Inc. and Applied Materials, Inc.

By Johnson Research Group
Investors should take notice of Intel (INTC), Paychex (PAYX) and Applied Materials (AMAT) as all three are moving counter to the rest of the NASDAQ 100 Index while tipping towards bearish trends.

Treasury Bond Yield Pushes Ahead of the S&P 500

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
There has never been a day like Tuesday -- new high, poor breadth, rising VIX -- since the data started being collected.

Trade of the Day: Bank on Goldman Sachs Group Inc

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
An increase in m&a activity in 2018 could get GS stock flying and continuing a breakout it began in late 2016.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN), United Continental Holdings Inc (UAL) and WD-40 Company (WDFC)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Nordstrom (JWN) holiday sales up 2.5%, United Airlines (UAL) consolidated traffic rose 2.7% and WD-40 (WDFC) earnings topped expectations.

Stocks Set for Record Run as Risks Multiply

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Stocks are set to keep running higher, but that doesn't mean all the risks have disappeared. Here's what investors need to know.

The Biggest Challenge for Stocks in 2018 Is Living Up to 2017

By Charles Payne
Stocks in general have had an excellent run the past few years, but this has some investors proceeding with caution, and rightfully so.

3 Big Stock Charts: Boeing, Electronic Arts and FireEye

By Johnson Research Group
Boeing stock is breaking into another rally, but Electronic Arts and FireEye are seeing their trends worsen.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook (FB) option up on pair of bullish comments, Nvidia (NVDA) signs AI car deal and Alibaba (BABA) expands China grocery strategy.
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