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 Thursday: Crown Holdings, Inc. (CCK), Kinder Morgan Inc (KMI) and United Rentals, Inc. (URI)

Crown Holdings (CCK), Kinder Morgan (KMI) and United Rentals (URI) all posted their quarterly earnings results after the bell Wednesday.

Dow Hits Second-Most Overbought Level in 22 Years

The Dow Jones today closed above the 23,000 mark for its first time in history as IBM stock soared on a superb earnings report.

Trade of the Day: Don’t Chase Nvidia Corporation Up Here

NVDA stock, over time, offers better buying opportunities for the active investing and trading community than Nvidia's current level.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: Alphabet Inc, Microsoft Corporation and Exxon Mobil Corporation

The market's rally has pushed a number of stocks into overbought territory, suggesting Microsoft, Alphabet and Exxon are ready to pullback.

Dow Jones Industrial Average Hits 23,000. Now What?

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is definitely overbought. I wouldn't be a buyer, but staying long could have its advantages.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: International Business Machines Corp. (IBM), Facebook Inc (FB) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)

IBM (IBM) blows past earnings expectations, Facebook (FB) options traders prep for earnings and Alibaba (BABA) dips on Chinese government concerns.

Are Markets In the Calm Before the Storm?

U.S. equities pushed to new record highs on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average crossing over the 23,000 level for the first time.

Trade of the Day: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Nears a Buying Opportunity

BABA stock is higher by around 100% for the year-to-date, but Alibaba has pulled back a little and is approaching a more attractive buying area.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Cree, Inc. (CREE) and Select Comfort Corp. (SCSS)

Amazon Studios (AMZN) head resigns on harassment claims, while Cree, Inc. (CREE) and Select Comfort Corp. (SCSS) reported on their earnings.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: General Electric Company (GE), Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) and Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)

General Electric (GE) puts pile up ahead of earnings, Comcast (CMCSA) options traders bet on a bounce and Netflix (NFLX) adds 5.3 million subs.

The Irrational Bullishness Continues

The slow-motion meltup of the past year shows no signs of abating as the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 continue to rise.

Trade of the Day: Snap Inc (SNAP) Stock Is Coming Alive

Although pessimism around SNAP stock remains high and the stock volatile, the charts are painting a more constructive picture.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Celanese Corporation (CE), IDEX Corporation (IEX) and Sonic Corporation (SONC)

IDEX (IEX), Celanese (CE) and Sonic (SONC) all posted their quarterly results after the bell Monday, with all three stocks declining late.

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Apple Inc., Adobe Systems Incorporated and Amazon.com, Inc.

Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN) and Adobe (ADBE) are reaping the benefits of cash moving back toward the technology sector from financial stocks.

Monday’s Vital Data: Nvidia Corporation (NVDA), Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) and Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)

Nvidia (NVDA) options up after price target boost, Wells Fargo (WFC) puts up on poor outlook and Netflix (NFLX) calls up ahead of earnings.

Near-Term Bullish Complacency Is High (To Say the Least)

I still foresee another rally for stocks into year-end, yet a little reset moment would go a long way in setting up trades with better reward to risk ratios.

Trade of the Day: Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Stock Could Flex Its Muscles

CSCO stock, despite a choppy run for 2017, looks constructively positioned into year-end for investors on the fence.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Bombardier Inc (BDRBF), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and Viacom, Inc. (VIAB)

Bombardier (BDRBF) may sell part of its aerospace business, Microsoft (MSFT) builds treehouses and Viacom's (VIAB) Spectrum decision looms.

Will Wall Street Sell the Earnings News?

Earnings season is beginning in earnest, and investors will be watching some of the big early reports for an idea of where we're heading.