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 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.

Volatility Creeps Higher as Markets Start Moving Toward Safety

The stock market today posted its best one-day gain in months despite a North Korean missile launch and breakdown in bipartisan budget talks.

Trade of the Day: Bank on the SPDR KBW Regional Banking ETF for Some Serious Coin

Active investors would be wise to take note of the latest bullish move in the KRE ETF as it looks to be gaining steam in multiple time frames.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK), Nuance Communications Inc. (NUAN) and Wesco Aircraft Holdings Inc (WAIR)

Autodesk (ADSK) posted a loss, Nuance Communications (NUAN) beat earnings estimates and Wesco Aircraft's (WAIR) earnings missed the outlook.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) and Square Inc (SQ)

Micron (MU) call options rise despite NAND concerns, Advanced Micro (AMD) short interest surges and Square (SQ) was smacked on bitcoin worry.

Economic Concerns Keep a Lid on Markets

U.S. equities bounced around the unchanged line on Monday, consolidating the gains earned in the holiday-shortened session on Friday.

Trade of the Day: Square Inc Feels the Reality of Gravity

Square took it on the chin on Monday. Barring a sharp reversal of fortune SQ stock now looks to have further to slide.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Tech Data Corp (TECD), Thor Industries, Inc. (THO) and UnitedHealth Group Inc (UNH)

Tech Data (TECD) beat earnings estimates, Thor Industries (THO) revenue surges and UnitedHealth Group (UNH) slips on underwhelming guidance.

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Analog Devices, Inc., Amgen, Inc. and Symantec Corporation

The market continues to press higher without participation from Analog Devices, Amgen and Symantec. Stay away from these stock charts!