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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Trade of the Day: Snap Inc Is Showing Signs of Life

Although SNAP stock still has plenty left to prove, its Dec. 5 rally has promising aspects particularly through a trading lens.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV), RH (RH) and Veeva Systems Inc (VEEV)

AeroVironment (AVAV) topped earnings expectations, RH (RH) revenue beat the consensus and Veeva Systems (VEEV) unveiled in-line earnings.

News Headlines Are Dominating Market Sentiment

Selling out of Big Tech stocks and fears over a possible government shutdown this week resulted in a persistent downtick into the closing bell.

Trade of the Day: It’s Almost Go Time for Alphabet Inc Stock

GOOGL stock has pulled back to a first area of potential buying interest on its daily chart. A bullish reversal, however, still needs to take hold.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP), Coupa Software Inc (COUP) and Under Armour Inc (UAA)

Advance Auto Parts' (AAP) Vice President dumped AAP shares, Coupa Software (COUP) posted earnings and Under Armour named David Bergman as CEO.

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Bank of America Corp (BAC), Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (BMY) and Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP)

the charts for Bank of America Corp (BAC), Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (BMY) and Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) just initiated volatility rallies as we head into the seasonally strong trading month of December. Our analysis of these charts show that the year-end is likely to end well for these Three Big Chart stocks.

Stocks Are Still Holding All the Lines

Despite an intraday volatility scare last Friday U.S. stocks remain on track for a slow push higher into year-end, barring any major news.

Trade of the Day: Micron Technology, Inc. Nears a Better Buy Spot

After Micron's mean-reversion move lower, MU stock is now nearing a better buying opportunity again. Traders and investors take note.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Aetna Inc (AET), Alphabet Inc (GOOG, GOOGL) and Sony Corp (ADR) (SNE)

Aetna (AET) will be acquired by CVS, Alphabet (GOOGL) offers Pixelbook-Netflix deal and Sony's (SNE) PlayStation VR trial is a hit.

3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: General Electric Company, Nvidia Corporation and Alphabet Inc

General Electric (GE), Nvidia (NVDA) and Alphabet (GOOGL) are all sitting in make-or-break positions that should have the bulls concerned.

Tax Reform Hopes Keep Pushing the Dow Jones Skyward

While this is a time of seasonal strength, things have come too far too fast without a normal market correction.

Trade of the Day: Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan (USA) Is a Breakout Candidate

The charts of POT stock reveal a bullish pattern in multiple time frames and Potash, in my eye, has potential for higher prices.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: Novartis AG (ADR) (NVS), Nutanix Inc (NTNX) and Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ)

Amazon (AMZN) explores online pharmaceuticals with Novartis AG (NVS), Nutanix (NTNX) and Zumiez (ZUMZ) report on their quarterly earnings.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Apple Inc., Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd

The "Triple A" tech stocks Apple (AAPL), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Alibaba (BABA) are flashing warning signs.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Facebook Inc (FB) and Nvidia Corporation (NVDA)

Apple (AAPL) patches Mac vulnerability, Facebook (FB) pummeled by tech selloff, Nvidia (NVDA) options rise despite bitcoin mining concerns

Markets Are Growing Restless With Government’s Lack of Progress

Bitcoin rose above $11,000 before dropping to $8,000 closing with a modest recovery. Other dynamics include a possible government shutdown.

Trade of the Day: Netflix, Inc. Is Nearing a Buy Spot Again

NFLX stock tumbled 5.54% on Wednesday, but in my eye Netflix is now just becoming more attractive again for a trade higher.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK), Juniper Networks, Inc. (JNPR) and Semtech Corporation (SMTC)

Jack in the Box (JACK) same-store sales decline, Juniper (JNPR) to be acquired by Nokia and Semtech (SMTC) profit is up year-over-year.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Bank of America Corp (BAC), Roku Inc (ROKU) and Home Depot Inc (HD)

Bove says buy Bank of America (BAC), Roku (ROKU) put options pile on Citron tweet and Home Depot (HD) trades ex-dividend.