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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Wall Street Slapped With a Cold Dose of Reality

Stocks suffered their worst day in months Thursday as North Korean headlines continued to weigh on the Dow. What to watch for now? Market breadth.

Trade of the Day: Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock Needs Time for Repairs

Nvidia's outstanding earnings report wasn't enough to ward off the bears. Ultimately, NVDA stock may be a buy again, but the charts signal danger at the moment.

Why Nvidia Corporation (NVDA), Dillard’s, Inc. (DDS) and NetEase Inc (ADR) (NTES) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Dillard's (DDS), NetEase (NTES) and Nvidia (NVDA) never even had a prayer of not getting smashed on Thursday.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Kohl’s Corporation (KSS), Best Buy Co Inc (BBY) and Macy’s Inc (M)

Kohl's (KSS) and Best Buy (BBY) are giving traders an opportunity to jump on the bullish retail bandwagon, but Macy's (M) is too risky.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: e.l.f. Beauty Inc (ELF), Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) and Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV)

E.l.f. Beauty (ELF) shares grew on company's results, Jack in the Box (JACK) earnings missed estimates and Live Nation (LYV) beat projections.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Walt Disney Co (DIS), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)

Walt Disney (DIS) options volume spiked after earnings, Netflix (NFLX) puts popped on end of Disney deal, AMD (AMD) smacked by Barclays’ note.

Fear Is Starting to Break Through the Markets’ Facade

De-escalation was the order of the day in national politics, and the market retained its listlessness as stocks finished off the day's lows.

Trade of the Day: Amgen, Inc. (AMGN) Stock Is a Quiet Bull

AMGN stock is in consolidation mode but there is still little not to like about Amgen. Those who are patient will ultimately be rewarded.

Why Walt Disney Co (DIS), Priceline Group Inc (PCLN) and Office Depot Inc (ODP) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Office Depot (ODP), Priceline (PCLN) and Disney (DIS) shares never even had a prayer of bullish progress on this week's hump-day.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: AT&T Inc. (T), Facebook Inc (FB) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Facebook (FB) and AT&T (T) have all seen recent surges that have traders nibbling at them as bullish prospects.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Bank of America Corp (BAC), SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. (SEAS) and BP plc (ADR) (BP)

Goldman Sachs bets on Bank of America (BAC), SeaWorld (SEAS) attendance evaporates and BP (BP) discovers major natural gas well in Nevada.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Walt Disney Co (DIS), Fossil Group Inc (FOSL) and Priceline Group Inc (PCLN)

Walt Disney (DIS) reports a weak Q3 and announces it will pull away from Netflix, while Fossil (FOSL) and Priceline (PCLN) plunge on earnings.

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.