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

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
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

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
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)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
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?

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
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

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
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)

By Johnson Research Group
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)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
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)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
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

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
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

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
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)

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

Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock: Be Patient, Expect Near-Term Pressures

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America (BAC) has been benefiting from its restructuring efforts. But BAC stock could be facing some short-term headwinds.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Bank of America Corp (BAC), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Zions Bancorp (ZION)

By Johnson Research Group
Bank of America (BAC), JPMorgan (JPM) and Zions Bancorp (ZION) are all facing mounting technical pressure that risks shifting them and other banks back into bearish trends.

The Stock Market Is Pinning Its Hopes on Tax Reform

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
The stock market rose slightly on Wednesday as the investing world hopes for a positive outcome on tax reform.

Trade of the Day: Target Corporation (TGT) Stock Is Waking Up

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a miserable showing year to date TGT stock bounced recently. This increasingly looks promising for another push higher.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Lattice Semiconductor Corp (LSCC), Tenet Healthcare Corp (THC) and United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The Lattice (LSCC) acquisition is blocked by Trump, Tenet Healthcare (THC) explores its sale and United Natural Foods (UNFI) posts earnings.
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