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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Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) Google Is in a World of Hurt

Google seems stuck in neutral, as its cloud trails rivals and political opposition to its ad dominance grows.

3 Big Stocks for Wednesday: American Airlines Group Inc (AAL), Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE) and Expeditors International of Washington (EXPD)

Expeditors International (EXPD) and American Airlines (AAL) are breaking towards new high territory, while Adobe (ADBE) is in recovery mode.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), Nike Inc (NKE) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)

Micron (MU) options surge ahead of earnings, Nike (NKE) bears rewarded on 1Q report and Alibaba (BABA) drops $15.2 billion on logistics.

Markets Holding Their Breath for Tax Reform

The Dow Jones posted its fourth straight down day, it's longest losing streak in months. Here's what's on tap for the markets.

Trade of the Day: Amgen, Inc. (AMGN) Stock Has Plenty More Upside

AMGN stock is higher by just about 27% for the year-to-date, but in the bigger picture Amgen really just started on a new breakout rally.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Cintas Corporation (CTAS), Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) and Nike Inc (NKE)

Cintas (CTAS), Micron Technology (MU) and Nike (NKE) posted quarterly results Tuesday after the bell, causing two of these stocks to rise.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Bears Are Wondering If They’re Wrong

Microsoft continues to position itself well for the future. And that means even an MSFT stock bear has to pay attention.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Nike Inc (NKE) and Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK)

Apple (AAPL) is still too early to buy. Meanwhile Nike (NKE) and Autodesk (ADSK) appear to be preparing for a volatility breakdown.

North Korea Saber Rattling Captures the Markets’ Attention

In the end, the Dow Jones dropped 0.2%, the S&P gave back 0.2%, the Nasdaq shed 0.9% and the Russell 2000 bucked the trend to gain 0.1%.

Trade of the Day: Facebook Inc (FB) Stock Flips to Near-Term Bearish

FB stock on my proprietary stock market algorithms/scanner flipped from near-term neutral to near-term bearish. Traders, take note.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Ascena Retail Group Inc (ASNA), Red Hat Inc (RHT) and SYNNEX Corporation (SNX)

Ascena Retail Group (ASNA), Red Hat (RHT) and SYNNEX (SNX) all made waves after hours Monday as they all posted quarterly earnings reports.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Falls as Report Indicates Weak iPhone Demand

Apple shares fall based on an analyst report which indicates that the demand for iPhone 8 is a lot lower than that for previous models; technical issues in Appl...

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

Tesla (TSLA) options fade on rough week, Nvidia (NVDA) puts rise on cooling demand and Apple (AAPL) investors eye short iPhone 8 lines.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), SAP SE (ADR) (SAP) and Twitter Inc (TWTR)

Microsoft (MSFT) to sell hardware on Windows 10 store, SAP (SAP) to buy Gigya and Twitter (TWTR) tests Twitter Lite in the Philippines.

Cautious Optimism Is Warranted for Stocks

In October the Federal Reserve will begin shrinking its $4.5 trillion balance. This and seasonal patterns could lead to a volatility spike.

Trade of the Day: Home Depot Inc (HD) Stock Has Something for the Bulls

While HD stock looks overbought in the intermediate term, in the near-term Home Depot could have more upside.

Friday’s Vital Data: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), General Electric Company (GE) and Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)

Advanced Micro (AMD) options volatile on Tesla rumor, General Electric (GE) grounds exec planes and Netflix (NFLX) dominates children’s TV.

Stock Bulls, Keep Your Ears Open

The Dow Jones and S&P 500 drifted lower as investors focus on a possible December rate hike, while AMD and TSLA dominated headlines.

Trade of the Day: No Rush to Buy Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock

For Apple, the path of least resistance looks to point down. AAPL stock won't be down forever, but near-term, be careful.