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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Stocks May Bring Volatility for the Holidays

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Stocks continue to grow more overbought, while the Bitcoin craze continues. Here's what investors need to know about the market today.

Trade of the Day: Microsoft Corporation Scores a Breakout

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
On Dec. 11, MSFT stock scored a technical breakout of a multi-week consolidation phase. Active traders and investors now have a new opportunity.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Casey’s General Stores Inc (CASY), KMG Chemicals, Inc. (KMG) and Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Casey's General Stores (CASY), KMG Chemicals (KMG) and Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX) all reported earnings after the bell Monday.

Monday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Monsanto Company (MON) and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (TEVA)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook (FB) calls rise on bullish research note, Monsanto (MON) puts options pile on EU warning and Teva (TEVA) surges on jobs cuts.

Fed Week Looms Large

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Fed meeting is this week's (and one of December's) most important data points and is worth investors keeping an eye on.

Trade of the Day: Tiffany & Co. Could Be a Stocking Stuffer

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
TIF stock closed marginally lower last week but in multiple time frames continue to look giddy for a break out of its consolidation phase.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Apple Inc. (AAPL), BAE Systems PLC (ADR) (BAESY) and Boeing Co (BA)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Apple (AAPL) progresses in self-driving tech, BAE Systems (BAESY) orders Typhoon fighters and Boeing (BA) to test self-driving nose wheel.

3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: Nvidia Corporation, Intel Corporation and Facebook, Inc.

By Johnson Research Group
Nvidia (NVDA), Intel (INTC) and Facebook (FB) are getting ready for a bullish tailwind after experiencing selling pressure.

Is Tax Reform Already Priced In?

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
With the S&P 500 near its all-time high, it’s hard to make the argument that some of the anticipated impacts of tax reform aren't already priced into the market.

Friday’s Vital Data: Bank of America Corp (BAC), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) and General Electric Company (GE)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America (BAC) options rise on CFRA bullish comments, Alibaba (BABA) to collaborate with Ford and General Electric (GE) lays off 12K.

Cryptocurrencies Trying to Shoulder Out Gold

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Cryptocurrencies are taking the role precious metals once did: As an apparent store of value. But is it going to last?

Trade of the Day: Nvidia Corporation Offers a Buying Opportunity Again

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The recent pullback in NVDA stock has it again at the lower end of its six-month trading range, where Nvidia is a better buy.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: American Outdoor Brands Corp (AOBC), Cloudera Inc (CLDR) and Finisar Corporation (FNSR)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
American Outdoor Brands (AOBC), Cloudera (CLDR) and Finisar (FNSR) all reported on their latest quarterly earnings results late yesterday.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, First Solar, Inc. and Micron Technology, Inc.

By Johnson Research Group
Alibaba (BABA), First Solar (FSLR) and Micron Technology (MU) are all drawing techncial buyers to their stocks.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) and Tesla Inc (TSLA)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook (FB) options rise on Evercore note, Advanced Micro (AMD) rebounds on Azure news and Tesla (TSLA) downgraded on Model 3 demand.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Comtech Telecomm. Corp. (CMTL), Okta Inc (OKTA) and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc (OLLI)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Comtech Telecomm. (CMTL) posted a narrow loss, Okta (OKTA) revenue impressed and Ollie's Bargain Outlet (OLLI) topped Wall Street estimates.

Markets Still Have the Tax Plan Under Scrutiny

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Bitcoin's push past $13,000 is just a part of its trend of breaking records lately. But he markets have other concerns.

Trade of the Day: First Solar, Inc. Clears Another Hurdle

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wednesday's price action scored another marginal breakout for FSLR stock following a multiweek consolidation phase.

Sector Rotation Is Here for the Holidays

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
In the end, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.5%, the S&P 500 lost 0.4%, the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.2% and the Russell 2000 lost 1%.
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