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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Trade of the Day: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Could Boot Up More Gains

Shares of large-cap tech companies like MSFT stock have been outperforming all year and Microsoft looks well-positioned for another squeeze higher.

Why Transocean LTD (RIG), Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ADR) (TEVA) and Hertz Global Holdings, Inc (HTZ) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ), Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) and Transocean (RIG) shareholders had a rather rough hump-day.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Array Biopharma Inc (ARRY) and Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)

Amazon (AMZN), Array Biopharma (ARRY) and Paychex (PAYX) are sending clear signs that traders will be using to position themselves for the next 5-10% move in each name.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO), Home Depot Inc (HD) and J C Penney Company Inc (JCP)

Cisco Systems (CSCO) options traders prep for earnings while Home Depot (HD) and J C Penney (JCP) traders slog through earnings fallout.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN) and Agilent Technologies Inc (A)

Apple (AAPL) is joining the original content game, Agilent (A) jumps on an earnings beat and Urban Outfitters (URBN) is making a 20% move.

Sentiment on the Markets Is Decidedly “Meh”

Wall Street failed to muster up buying momentum as North Korea fears receded and the GOP continued to stand with the president.

Trade of the Day: Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) Stock Offers an Opportunity

DAL stock has seen some recent turbulent trading but Delta has now reached a key technical confluence support zone.

Why Centurylink Inc (CTL), Home Depot Inc (HD) and Coach Inc (COH) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Coach (COH), Home Depot (HD) and Centurylink (CTL) shareholders couldn't wait for Tuesday's closing bell to ring.

Why Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) Is Tanking Today

Advance Auto Parts (AAP) shares fell more than 20% as the company unveiled quarterly earnings results that missed analysts' expectations.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (BMY), United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) and Intuit Inc. (INTU)

Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), United Parcel Service (UPS) and Intuit (INTU) all broke through their respective top Bollinger Bands on Monday.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc (AAPL), JD.Com Inc (ADR) (JD) and Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)

Apple (AAPL) seeks watch deal with Aetna (AET), JD.com (JD) options spike on negative earnings reaction and Microsoft (MSFT) goes ex-dividend.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Coach Inc (COH), Pandora Media Inc (P) and Synchrony Financial (SYF)

Coach (COH) is plunging on disappointing guidance Tuesday, Pandora (P) has hired a new CEO and Synchrony Financial (SYF) gets a nod from Uncle Warren.

International Worries Are Pressuring International Markets

Japan's Nikkei Average has fallen back through the 20,000 level, and many eyes are still on China and North Korea.

Trade of the Day: With Facebook Inc (FB) Stock, Respect the Trend

Although FB stock remains overbought through a multimonth lens, Facebook is once again showing promising near-term bullish mojo.

2 Stocks That Will Thrive as We Rebuild America

We saw strong Q2 earnings surprises in key areas that represent the rebuilding of America. As a result, there are two stocks I like for long-term investors.

Why Herbalife Ltd. (HLF), JD.Com Inc(ADR) (JD) and Tenet Healthcare Corp (THC) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Herbalife (HLF), JD.Com (JD) and Tenet Healthcare (THC) shareholders ended up wishing it had been a three-day weekend.

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Nvidia Corporation (NVDA), Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) and Western Digital Corp (WDC)

Nvidia (NVDA), Western Digital (WDC) and Micron (MU) stock are all giving very strong technical signs for traders to follow.

Monday’s Vital Data: Nvidia Corporation (NVDA), Snap Inc (SNAP) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)

Nvidia (NVDA) options mixed on strong earnings, Snap (SNAP) puts pop after disappointing quarter and Alibaba (BABA) bulls prepare for earnings.

Stock Indices Balanced at Critical Support Levels

Last week's drop in stocks and spike in volatility looks to have somewhat further to go in the near-term, but it's no time to freak out.