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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Cryptocurrencies Continue to Roar

Stocks continued their 2018 rally on Wednesday, pushing to new highs despite the release of the latest Federal Reserve meeting minutes pointing to some policy confusion by officials.

Trade of the Day: Micron Technology, Inc. Could Be the Next Breakout

Through a multiweek/month lens a next leg higher in MU stock and other semiconductor stocks may just be getting underway.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Intel Corporation (INTC), Rite Aid Corporation (RAD) and Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ)

An Intel (INTC) product may have a chip flaw, Rite Aid (RAD) reports on its quarterly earnings and Zumiez (ZUMZ) posts improvement in sales.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)

Alibaba (BABA) rallied despite MoneyGram (MGI) failure, Netflix (NFLX) and Advanced Micro (AMD) options spike on analyst comments.

The Stage May Be Set for a Flash Crash

2017 was a record year, with stocks rising on a total return basis in each and every month for the first time in history, but can it continue?

Trade of the Day: Netflix, Inc. Kicks Off the New Year With a Bang

On Jan. 2, NFLX stock completed the first leg of a breakout that Netflix traders and investors could now look to sink their teeth into.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Moneygram International Inc (MGI), Trevena Inc (TRVN) and Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals Inc (TTPH)

Moneygram (MGI) acquisition rejected, FDA accepts Trevena (TRVN) drug application and Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals (TTPH) submitted drug to FDA.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), General Electric Company (GE) and Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)

Micron (MU) draw optimism from options traders heading into 2018, General Electric (GE) looks to rebound in new year and Trump takes aim at Amazon (AMZN).

Three Important Stock Charts to Kick Off 2018

To kick off 2018, here are three important charts to gain perspective on stocks and commodities. The year will have plentiful opportunities for the patient market participant.

Trade of the Day: HP Inc Is a Trend-Following Beauty

HPQ stock has been a trend follower's dream and I want to continue to respect this stock from the long side, until that changes.

Bitcoin Feels the Pain as Stocks Inch Higher

The overbought situation just keeps getting more and more ridiculous, with the weekly RSI indicator hitting levels not seen since the late 1950s.

Thursday’s Vital Data: General Electric Company (GE), United Pacific Corporation (UNP) and Tesla Inc (TSLA)

General Electric (GE) ups stake in Arcam, United Pacific (UNP) call options soar on breakout and Tesla (TSLA) Model 3 estimates cut at KeyBanc.

A Long-Delayed Correction Looms in the New Year

U.S. stocks bounced around the unchanged line on Wednesday in light holiday trading. Here's the remainder of what investors should know.

Trade of the Day: VMware, Inc. Is Well Positioned for 2018

VMW stock rallied about 60% in 2017. From both a trend-following and a technical perspective, VMware also sets up to be a big winner in 2018.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: Apple Inc., Tesla Inc and Best Buy Co Inc

Chart watchers continue to sell technology giants like Apple (AAPL) and Tesla (TSLA) as technical indicators are creating a headwind for shares, while Best Buy (BBY) is finishing the year on a strong note.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc, Micron Technology, Inc. and Freeport McMoRan Inc

Apple (AAPL) and Micron (MU) options dropped on reports of weak iPhone X demand, while Freeport (FCX) surged as copper prices hit a three-year high.

Markets Languish in Post-Holiday Slump as Apple Inc. Falls

Stocks skidded along the unchanged line in quiet trading on Tuesday. Here's what investors need to know about the year ahead.

Trade of the Day: Microsoft Corporation Is Still Coiling for a Breakout

Microsoft is displaying relative strength versus the broader market and the technology sector, which in my mind is where the next leg higher will result from.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Nvidia Corporation and Time Warner Inc

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Nvidia (NVDA) options spike on bitcoin plunge, Time Warner (TWX) and AT&T (T) push merger deadline to June