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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The Market’s Situation Right Now? Unprecedented.

On Tuesday, the Dow Jones lost 0.2%, the S&P 500 gave back 0.2%, the Nasdaq dropped 0.2% and the Russell 2000 finished 0.3% in the red.

Trade of the Day: Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock Ready for a Brief Correction

GOOGL stock, while remaining both intermediate and longer-term bullish, does still look toppy in the near-term time frames.

Why Liberty Interactive Corp (QVCA), Avis Budget Group Inc. (CAR) and Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Liberty Interactive (QVCA), Plains All American Pipeline (PAA) and Avis (CAR) shareholders couldn't wait for Tuesday's closing bell to ring.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO), Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) and Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)

Cisco (CSCO), Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) and Microsoft (MSFT) are fighting technical battles with their 50-day moving averages.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX)

Apple (AAPL) increases its focus on India, Alibaba (BABA) signs a deal with Marriott and Valeant (VRX) options are up ahead of earnings.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Wayfair Inc (W), Michael Kors Holdings Ltd (KORS) and Avis Budget Group Inc. (CAR)

Michael Kors (KORS) took flight Tuesday on the back of quarterly earnings, but Wayfair (W) and Avis Budget (CAR) stalled out.

Danger Signs are Clustering in the Dow Jones

A breakdown may not be imminent in the markets, but it would be wise for investors to use caution until things firm up.

Trade of the Day: Intel Corporation (INTC) Stock Is Charging Up

Despite Intel's weak performance, INTC stock remains well-positioned on its charts in just about all of the important time frames.

Why Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ADR) (TEVA), Intrepid Potash, Inc. (IPI) and Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Marathon Oil (MRO), Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (TEVA) and Intrepid Potash (IPI) shareholders should have made it a three-day weekend.

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) and Twilio Inc (TWLO)

Amazon (AMZN), Nvidia (NVDA) and Twilio (TWLO) are all showing signs that the chart traders are in charge of their day-to-day activity.

Monday’s Vital Data: Tesla Inc (TSLA), Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ADR) (TEVA) and Snap Inc (SNAP)

Tesla (TSLA) call options gain momentum after earnings, Teva (TEVA) hammered by falling generic drug prices and Snap (SNAP) prepares for earnings.

The Stock Rally Continues as Money Rotates to Financial Stocks

The headline stock indices like the SPY have been choppy of late, but financial stocks are showing signs of life both in relative and absolute terms.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Alphabet Inc (GOOGL), Zynerba Pharmaceuticals Inc (ZYNE) and Sony Corp (ADR) (SNE)

Zynerba Pharmaceuticals (ZYNE) crashes by nearly half, Alphabet (GOOGL) responds to anti-diversity letter and Sony (SNE) suffers yet another box-office disappointment.

Trade of the Day: Bet on Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock

The recent resurgence of financial stocks has BAC stock looking promising for a potential breakout trade. Keep an eye on Bank of America.

3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: GoPro Inc (GPRO), Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) and Microchip Technology Inc. (MCHP)

GoPro (GPRO), Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX) and Microchip Technology (MCHP) are some of the bigger movers in today's market.

What’s Left of the Trump Trade?

Even with the Dow at all-time highs, the 'Trump trade' could still boost U.S. markets, but not everyone is as optimistic as they once were.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: GoPro Inc (GPRO), Applied Optoelectronics Inc (AAOI) and Shake Shack Inc (SHAK)

GoPro (GPRO) is soaring Friday on an earnings beat, Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) is sinking on guidance and Shake Shack's (SHAK) bad year continues.

Hold on for a Volatility Breakout as Political Pressure Persists

The Dow Jones gained a fraction to hit its seventh-consecutive record close, amid tightening relations between America and Russia.

Trade of the Day: Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) Stock Is a Tale of Two Timeframes

EA stock has rallied to the upper end of its longer-term price range, but Electronic Arts also is flagging a breakout on the near-term charts.