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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Can the Bank Stocks Continue Their Strength?

Investors now look ahead to the conclusion of the FOMC meeting Wednesday as the Dow closed out its sixth-straight day of record highs.

Trade of the Day: Kansas City Southern (KSU) Stock Has Plenty of Steam

KSU stock has showed leadership all year and barring any sudden major bearish reversal I expect Kansas City Southern to have more upside.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE), Bed Bath & Beyond Inc (BBBY) and FedEx Corporation (FDX)

Adobe Systems (ADBE), Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) and FedEx (FDX) all posted their quarterly earnings data late in the afternoon Tuesday.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) and TripAdvisor Inc. (TRIP)

The charts for Costco (COST), Goldman Sachs (GS) and Tripadvisor (TRIP) show that these three popular names are trying to break into new bull market trends.

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

Advanced Micro (AMD) takes aim at Intel (INTC) server chips, Tesla (TSLA) options jump on big-rig reveal and Micron (MU) bumped at Evercore.

Will We Get a Tax Deal? The Market Is Dying to Know.

No major catalysts were in play Monday as investors await the outcome of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.

Trade of the Day: Intel Corporation (INTC) Stock Has Something for the Bulls

INTC stock with about 9% weight is the second largest holding of the SMH ETF. Intel looks ripe to start playing some catch up.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Equifax Inc. (EFX), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and Steelcase Inc. (SCS)

Equifax (EFX) suffered another data breach previously, Microsoft (MSFT) will hold mixed reality even and Steelcase (SCS) reported earnings.

Has the S&P 500 Hit Its Ceiling?

Out of the nine sectors within the S&P 500, the one with the most available dry powder is the energy sector.

Uncertainty and a Channeling Market

The market looks channel-bound for now. The evidence seems to be pointing towards a flat market more than a breakout in either direction.

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Alliance Data Systems Corporation (ADS), Capital One Financial Corp. (COF) and AutoZone, Inc. (AZO)

Alliance Data Systems (ADS) and Capital One (COF) are running into longer-term technical problems, while AutoZone (AZO) is finally improving its outlook to include a 14% rally.

Monday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Oracle Corporation (ORCL) and Nvidia Corporation (NVDA)

Apple (AAPL) calls feel post iPhone X pinch, Oracle (ORCL) botches earnings and Nvidia (NVDA) soars on analyst price target boost.

Group Rotation Keeps Stocks Trucking Higher

Bonds will be in the spotlight this week, while few investors show concern around seasonal volatility spikes.

Trade of the Day: First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Stock Gets Energized

FSLR stock last week staged a breakout from a well-defined technical pattern. Active investors and traders could sink their teeth into First Solar.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Equifax Inc. (EFX), FOSUN INTL NPV (FOSUF) and Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)

Two Equifax (EFX) executives retire, Fosun (FOSUF) nears Gland Pharma acquisition and Northrop Grumman (NOC) is close to buying Orbital ATK.

Bitcoin: Without Backing, It’s for Aggressive Speculator Trading Only

Bitcoin (BTC) is not an investment. BTC's an illiquid cryptocurrency with tremendous risk to holding for a long period.

Dow Jones Hits a New Record Despite Inflation Fears

Much of the action of the past 24 hours has been outside of stocks and the U.S., but the focus will return to the Fed as it unwinds years of bond-buying stimulus.

Trade of the Day: Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock Toys With a Breakout

Momentum will be the name of the game for Nvidia's next leg higher and thus the "thing" that traders need to play close attention to in NVDA.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: Aspen Group Inc (ASPU), Genworth Financial Inc (GNW) and Oracle Corporation (ORCL)

Aspen Group (ASPU) and Oracle (ORCL) posted their earnings data, while the sale of Genworth Financial (GNW) cleared a regulatory hurdle.