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 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR), Salesforce.com, Inc. (CRM) and HP Inc (HPQ)

Salesforce (CRM), HP (HPQ) and Dollar Tree (DLTR) have provided earnings reports over the last two days that are setting new trade trends.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) and Snap Inc (SNAP)

No self-driving car for Apple (AAPL), Alibaba (BABA) options rally behind analyst action and Snap (SNAP) eyes online TV streaming.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Guess?, Inc. (GES), HP Inc (HPQ) and Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)

Guess (GES) and Williams-Sonoma (WSM) are popping Thursday on solid quarterly results, but HP (HPQ) wasn't able to build any fresh momentum.

Investors Seek Safety on Government Shutdown Fears

Investors were spooked as Trump signaled a willingness to shut down the government to push ahead on his border wall campaign pledge.

Trade of the Day: iRobot Corporation (IRBT) Stock Is Almost a Buy

From a trend-following perspective IRBT stock is finally nearing a better buying opportunity. Wait for iRobot to give the signal.

Why Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC), Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc (RARE) and Stryker Corporation (SYK) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (RARE), Stryker (SYK) and Omnicom (OMC) investors couldn't wait for Wednesday's closing bell to ring.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: Twilio Inc (TWLO), BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (BMRN) and Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ)

BioMarin Pharmaceutical (BMRN), Mondelez International (MDLZ) and Twilio (TWLO) are all teetering on the brink of bearish signals.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW), Salesforce.com, Inc. (CRM) and Snap Inc (SNAP)

Lowe’s (LOW) call options unrewarded after earnings, Salesforce.com (CRM) options surge on earnings and Snap (SNAP) gains with teens.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Intuit Inc. (INTU), Salesforce.com, Inc. (CRM) and Wells Fargo & Co (WFC)

Intuit (INTU) and Salesforce.com (CRM) are sliding in the wake of earnings, and Wells Fargo (WFC) braces for more scandal blowback.

Markets Are Eyeing Renewed Tax Reform Hopes

News flow was light in the wake of a recent focus on the Donald Trump White House and its staffing chaos while U.S. equities blasted higher.

Trade of the Day: Celgene Corporation (CELG) Stock Flashing Buy Signals

CELG stock bounced off a critical technical support level and Celgene now offers traders a well-defined reward to risk trade to the upside.

Why Momo Inc (ADR) (MOMO), Baozun Inc (ADR) (BZUN) and Coty Inc (COTY) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Momo (MOMO), Coty (COTY) and Baozun (BZUN) were beaten to a pulp -- and then some -- during Tuesday's trading action.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE), Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) and Zoe’s Kitchen Inc (ZOES)

Adobe (ADBE), Caterpillar (CAT) and Zoe's Kitchen (ZOES) are all seeing the signs that bullish volatility rallies are getting ready to surge their shares higher.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) and Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)

Apple (AAPL) targets Spotify with spending, Starbucks (SBUX) put options foreshadow declines and Amazon (AMZN) can’t shake Walmart.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Macy’s Inc (M), Tronc Inc (TRNC) and Coty Inc (COTY)

Macy's (M) announces a restructuring, Tronc (TRNC) is shaking up the LA Times and Coty (COTY) is dipping on an earnings disappointment.

Stocks Staying Focused on Central Banks This Week

Nasdaq fell for a third straight trading session amid a rout in tech stocks while the solar eclipse took volume away from Wall Street.

Trade of the Day: Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX) Stock Is Rally-Ready

FCX stock has displayed promising price action this summer and Freeport-McMoRan currently is readying another leg higher. Traders take note.

Ford Motor Company (F) Will Pay UK Buyers Up to $9,000 to Scrap Used Cars

Ford (F) is paying U.K. buyers to scrap old cars and vans for new ones. The resulting sales gain would be welcome news for F stock investors.

Why Ulta Beauty Inc (ULTA), Foot Locker, Inc. (FL) and Tesla Inc (TSLA) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Foot Locker (FL), Tesla (TSLA) and Ulta Beauty (ULTA) didn't get the new trading week started on a great foot.