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: McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) Is Sizzling Again

Given its posture, into year-end MCD stock could be a source of another round of profits for traders and investors.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Blackhawk Network Holdings Inc (HAWK), J.Jill Inc (JILL) and Juniper Networks, Inc. (JNPR)

Blackhawk Network (HAWK), J.Jill (JILL) and Juniper Networks (JNPR) all slashed their guidance after the bell Wednesday, sending shares down.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: Wayfair Inc (W), FireEye Inc (FEYE) and Ulta Beauty Inc (ULTA)

Wayfair, FireEye and Ulta Beauty shares buck the bull market trend as traders sell. Buy the weakness in FEYE, but avoid W and ULTA stock.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Nvidia Corporation (NVDA), Tesla Inc (TSLA) and Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)

Nvidia (NVDA) options spike on Level 5 AI driving chip, Tesla (TSLA) price target boosted and WalMart (WMT) sees 40% jump in online sales.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Barracuda Networks Inc (CUDA), Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) and VOXX International Corp (VOXX)

Barracuda Networks (CUDA) and VOXX International (VOXX) reported earnings late Tuesday, while Micron (MU) will sell $1 billion in stock.

U.S. Dollar Drifting Lower as Trump Tax Hopes Dim

Worries about the tax plan's cost and heavier benefit to the rich may have it stalled out already as volume in the markets weakens.

Trade of the Day: Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Stock Worked Like a Charm

VLO stock despite the recent sharp breakout rally, barring a big bearish reversal in the energy sector, looks to have plenty more upside.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Domino’s Pizza, Inc. (DPZ), PNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC) and Citigroup Inc (C)

Citigroup (C), PNC Financial (PNC) and Domino's Pizza (DPZ) have rallied into their earnings results. And each looks ready to move higher after earnings.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: General Electric Company (GE), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)

General Electric (GE) options pop on leadership changes, Alibaba (BABA) surges on “Super September” and Advanced Micro (AMD) rumors drive speculation.

Earnings Season Uncertainty Weighs on Market Sentiment

U.S. equities melted lower on Monday despite two separate attempts by the bulls to push into the green as earnings season uncertainty sets in.

Trade of the Day: 2 Ways to Trade Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Stock

COST stock just faced a two-day selloff, dipping the stock price back below even. Here's how to approach Costco.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE(ADR) (LVMUY), PS Business Parks Inc (PSB) and Summit Hotel Properties Inc (INN)

LVMH (LVMUY) third-quarter sales top estimate, PS Business (PSB) expected to post earnings of $1.53 and Summit Hotels (INN) to earn 33 cents.

Are There Any Lurking Risks to the Stock Market Rally?

Most of these factors are likely to develop over the intermediate term and don’t represent much of a short-term problem.

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) and Medtronic plc. Ordinary Shares (MDT)

Activision (ATVI), Netflix (NFLX) and Medtronic (MDT) are showing technical traders that this market isn't as strong as it appears.

Monday’s Vital Data: Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) and Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)

Netflix (NFLX) options rise as analysts praise price increase, Amazon (AMZN) eyeing prescription drugs and Costco (COST) bears pound the margins.

Will Stocks Ever See a Down-Day Again?

Trend followers, algorithms and under-performing fund managers last week all favored hitting the buy button, keeping stocks aimed upward.

Trade of the Day: Reiterating the Bullish Call on Intel Corporation (INTC) Stock

Intel's recent rally brought about more relative strength and could see INTC stock melt higher into year-end.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Facebook Inc (FB) and Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)

Apple's (AAPL) iPhone X was leaked, Facebook's (FB) security chief rants and Microsoft (MSFT) may stop supporting Surface hardware in 2019.

Friday’s Vital Data: MannKind Corporation (MNKD), Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)

MannKind (MNKD) options soar on Afrezza label win, Apple (AAPL) is plagued by iPhone 8 battery bloating, while Netflix (NFLX) raised prices.