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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3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: DDR Corp (DDR), Hess Corp. (HES) and Verastem Inc (VSTM)

DDR (DDR) to spin off 50 properties, Hess (HES) to dethrone John Hess as CEO and Verastem (VSTM) announces $25 million common share offering.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, Intel Corporation and Boeing Co

The charts for Alibaba (BABA), Intel (INTC) and Boeing (BA) are displaying a continued breakdown in technology stocks as investors flock to industrial and other lower volatility sectors.

Thursday’s Vital Data: JD.com Inc(ADR) (JD), Time Warner Inc. (TWX) and Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD)

JD.com (JD) options rise as Stiffel resumes coverage, Time Warner (TWX) calls active amid AT&T (T) suit and Gilead (GILD) trades ex-dividend.

Investors Turn Their Eyes Back to Gold

Stocks climbed again as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and penciled in another three-quarter-point hikes for 2018.

Trade of the Day: Square Inc Is Nearing Oversold Territory

Although still too early to buy, SQ stock is finally now coming closer to a buy entry point after the recent corrective move.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: ABM Industries, Inc. (ABM), Aspen Group Inc (ASPU) and Nordson Corporation (NDSN)

ABM Industries (ABM), Aspen Group (ASPU) and Nordson Corporation (NDSN) reported on their latest quarterly earnings results after the bell.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: Adobe Systems Incorporated, Automatic Data Processing and Activision Blizzard, Inc.

Adobe (ADBE), Automatic Data Processing (ADP) and Activision (ATVI) are all moving higher against the grain of seasonal weakness for the technology sector.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: AT&T Inc (T), Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) and Tesla Inc (TSLA)

AT&T (T) options rise on tax plan hopes, Comcast (CMCSA) backs out of the Fox (FOXA) bidding war and Tesla (TSLA) gets 100 semi-truck order from Pepsi (PEP).

All Eyes Are on Today’s Federal Reserve Meeting

The bitcoin craze continues, while stocks drift aimlessly and show subdued action before the Christmas holiday.

Trade of the Day: Goldman Sachs Group Inc Clears the Hurdle

GS stock on Tuesday hurdled itself above a key technical area of resistance and now Goldman Sachs looks to have renewed upside momentum.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Tesla Inc (TSLA), Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (VRX)

Tesla (TSLA) Model 3s at distribution centers, Apple (AAPL) options rise on Shazam and Valeant launches Vyzulta, eyes FDA on Luminesse.

Stocks May Bring Volatility for the Holidays

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

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)

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)

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

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

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)

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.

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