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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Credit Markets Continue to Flash Warning Signs

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

3 Big Stock Charts: VeriFone Systems Inc, Apple Inc. and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

Companies like Apple (AAPL), VeriFone (PAY) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) are seeing signs that the short-term charts are set to favor the bears.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Twitter Inc (TWTR) and Intel Corporation (INTC)

Apple (AAPL) gets a rare downgrade, Twitter (TWTR) options jump on two upgrades and Intel (INTC) bounces on bullish research note.

Markets May Party All the Way Into 2018

While there are some headwinds that could cause trouble, things are looking good for a strong finish. This is what investors need to know.

Trade of the Day: Salesforce.com, Inc. Ready for a Year-End Rally

CRM stock is up more than 50% for the year and just recently completed a bullish reversal that could lead it toward a well-defined next upside target.

Monday’s Vital Data: Teva Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (TEVA), Oracle Corporation (ORCL) and Nvida Corporation (NVDA)

Teva (TEVA) workers strike shuts down Israel, Oracle (ORCL) options plunge on poor earnings and Nvidia (NVDA) rallies on cryptocurrency optimism.

What’s the Risk of a ‘Sell the Tax Reform’ News Reaction?

What are the odds U.S. stocks see some "sell the news" reaction in stocks if and when the tax deal gets signed, sealed and delivered?

Trade of the Day: Intel Corporation Signals a Next Leg Higher

INTC stock rallied nicely last Friday in a promising technical move that could have well signaled the start of a next leg higher in Intel.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), CSX Corporation (CSX) and Humana Inc (HUM)

Amazon (AMZN) could face probe over Prime delivery times, CSX's (CSX) CEO died over the weekend and Humana (HUM) is in talks to buy Kindred (KND).

Stocks Skittish on Tax Worries

Stocks fell on amid doubts over the fate of the GOP's tax cut plans. The doubt hit investors after a number of Republican senators expressed reservations about the amount of the child tax credit.

Trade of the Day: Twitter Inc Makes Another Bullish Move

TWTR stock yesterday rallied 4.25%. It now sets up for a well-defined next upside target for a trade in Twitter.