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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Wednesday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) and Weatherford International Plc (WFT)

Facebook (FB) options traders weigh ad growth, Micron (MU) calls jump on bullish Citi note and Weatherford (WFT) draws massive put activity.

Dow 22,000? Terrific Earnings Seasons Could Be Key

Dow Jones closed at a record high, finishing out its strongest month in three decades, as earnings continue to beat Wall Street views.

Trade of the Day: Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Stock Has Something for the Bears

CAT stock remains in a strong 18-month up-trend but on both the multiyear and near-term charts, Caterpillar is at critical points.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Apple Inc. (AAPL), FireEye Inc (FEYE) and AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (AMC)

Apple (AAPL) and FireEye (FEYE) are rocketing higher Wednesday on earnings, while AMC Entertainment (AMC) is diving on a disastrous preview.

Why Under Armour Inc (UAA), Pitney Bowes Inc. (PBI) and Cummins Inc. (CMI) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Cummins (CMI), Under Armour (UAA) and Pitney Bowes (PBI) were all upended by their own earnings reports and outlooks on Tuesday.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), FireEye Inc (FEYE) and Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)

Amazon (AMZN), FireEye (FEYE) and Micron (MU) stock are sending mixed signals, but all three have opportunities to make money.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) and Snap Inc (SNAP)

Apple Inc (AAPL) options rise ahead of earnings, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) calls up on bullish note and Snap (SNAP) dropped from S&P 500.

Under Armour Inc (UAA) Stock (Still) Is a Mess After Q2 Earnings

Under Armour dropped its sales forecast and announced a restructuring Tuesday, sending UAA stock further into the ground. Steph Curry isn't enough.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Snap Inc (SNAP), Pfizer Inc. (PFE) and Texas Roadhouse Inc (TXRH)

The S&P 500 wants nothing to do with Snap (SNAP). Meanwhile, Pfizer (PFE) and Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) are headed north Tuesday on the back of Q2 earnings.

Keep Your Eye on the Dollar’s Decline

While the markets continue their ongoing move higher, troubles in Washington are impacting the U.S. dollar.

Trade of the Day: Domino’s Pizza, Inc. (DPZ) Stock Is a Trend-Follower’s Dream

DPZ stock remains terrific in my eyes, and this latest Domino's sell-off, all else being equal, should provide opportunity for the bulls.

Why Tesla Inc (TSLA), Twitter Inc (TWTR) and Discovery Communications Inc. (DISCA) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Tesla (TSLA), Twitter (TWTR) and Discovery Communications (DISCA) shareholders ended up wishing it had been a three-day weekend.

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Facebook Inc (FB) and Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE)

Microsoft (MSFT), Facebook (FB) and Adobe (ADBE) are suffering from a hangover after leading the technology sector higher.

Monday’s Vital Data: Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) and Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU)

Amazon (AMZN) options mixed on heavy spending, Starbucks (SBUX) guidance sparks the bears and Baidu (BIDU) surges on earnings growth.

Keep Riding Sector Rotation to Profit in August

The month of August while historically still a positive month for stocks also tends to be one of the most binary for the S&P 500. Be prepared.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Tesla Inc (TSLA), GoPro Inc (GPRO) and Sony Corp (ADR) (SNE)

Tesla (TSLA) enjoys rave reviews for its Model 3, GoPro (GPRO) receives a Monday upgrade and Sony (SNE) gets flack for its Emoji Movie.

Trade of the Day: Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Could Go Either Way

Every battle is won before it's ever fought -- so here is my plan for trading AAPL stock after Apple's earnings report comes out.

Dow Jones Closes at Record Highs as Tech Rebounds

The Dow Jones closed at an incremental new high, while indices finished mixed amid political turmoil and Amazon's decline.

Why Altria Group Inc (MO), Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) and Western Digital Corp (WDC) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Altria Group (MO), Starbucks (SBUX) and Western Digital Corp (WDC) shareholders won't be starting the weekend in a good mood.