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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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A Long-Delayed Correction Looms in the New Year

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
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

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Johnson Research Group
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

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
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

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

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

Here’s What to Expect From Stocks Into New Year’s

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sector and group rotation continued last week, but less is more as the stock market winds down into 2018.

Trade of the Day: Exxon Mobil Corporation Stock Could Break Out Next

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Exxon lifted the energy sector last week and XOM is now flirting with a breakout move that many an investor would welcome.

Friday’s Vital Data: Time Warner Inc. (TWX), Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) and Vale S.A. (ADR) (VALE)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Time Warner (TWX) calls bet on completion of AT&T deal, Wells Fargo (WFC) options bulls ramp up for tax bill and Vale (VALE) trades ex-dividend.

Credit Markets Continue to Flash Warning Signs

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
U.S. stocks inched higher on Thursday as enthusiasm for the GOP's tax cut plan was eclipsed somewhat by the need to pass a new budget bill to avoid a government shutdown.

Trade of the Day: Trend-Follow McDonald’s Corporation Higher

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
With only a few trading sessions left in 2017, I don't want to get too cute but MCD stock looks to be serving up a tasty little trade at present.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Intel Corporation (INTC) and Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple (AAPL) admits to degrading old iPhones, Intel (INTC) options rise on pledge to take more risks and Microsoft (MSFT) soars into the clouds.

New Year Will Bring New Anxiety to the Markets

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Wall Street shrugged its shoulders at the passing of the GOP tax plan, capping the worst two-day performance for stocks and bonds in 2017.

Trade of the Day: Respect the Halliburton Company Breakout for Now

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
HAL stock so far this week has staged a technically sound move that active investors and traders could sink their teeth into.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), Tesla Inc (TSLA) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Micron (MU) crushes earnings expectations, Tesla (TSLA) options mixed despite UPS order and Alibaba (BABA) gets double-teamed in China.

Watch Bonds for Signs of a January Downturn

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Stocks moved lower on Tuesday as investors grew tired of the constant headlines concerning the GOP's tax cut plans.

Trade of the Day: Risk Levels of Netflix, Inc. Into Year-End

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
NFLX stock is currently dancing on a critical technical support area where good reward to risk sets up for a Netflix trade.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Bridgeline Digital Inc (BLIN), Rev Group Inc (REVG) and Steelcase Inc. (SCS)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Bridgeline Digital (BLIN), Rev Group (REVG) and Steelcase (SCS) reported on their latest quarters after hours; two of these stocks declined.
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