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 Friday: Intel Corporation (INTC), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) and Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI)

Semiconductor stocks remain a bifurcated group. Here's what's happening with Intel (INTC), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Analog Devices (ADI).

Yandex NV (YNDX) Stock Drops as Q2 Earnings Miss Expectations

Yandex Q2 EPS missed analysts estimates, though revenue edged past forecasts. YNDX stock has been on a tear, up 53% this year.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: Intel Corporation (INTC), Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) and Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)

Earnings issues come back to bite Amazon (AMZN) while Starbucks (SBUX) disappoints yet again, but Intel (INTC) is having an upbeat Friday.

Volatility Levels Suggest Markets are on Shaky Legs

Investors took profits off the table Thursday, as stocks hit all-time highs on shaky valuations. But not all indices were affected.

When You Think It Can’t Get Worse, the Markets Become Even More Absurd

The markets have always been volatile, to a point, particularly sectors with goliath players that make strong moves, like Amazon (AMZN).

Trade of the Day: iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (ETF) (IBB)

Biotech stocks and the IBB ETF had two so called "bearish engulfing" days in recent trading days. This is a near-term warning signal.

What Gold Can Tell Confused Investors About Short-Term Stock Prices

A breakout on gold would confirm expectations for higher long-term interest rates, which ironically tends to be a good thing for stocks.

Why AstraZeneca plc (ADR) (AZN), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) and Spirit Airlines Incorporated (SAVE) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), AstraZeneca (AZN) and Spirit Airlines (SAVE) never even had a prayer of bullish progress on Thursday.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), Facebook Inc (FB) and United States Steel Corporation (X)

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) options surge on surprise 2Q earnings, Facebook (FB) calls up ahead of earnings and U.S. Steel (X) blows out expectations.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD), Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) and PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL)

Gilead Sciences (GILD) and PayPal (PYPL) just reported impressive quarters, but Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD) is plunging on weak results.

Complacency Is Setting In for Investors and the Markets

The Fed kept to expectations and left rates unchanged, as large-cap stocks finished higher and small stocks trailed Wednesday.

Trade of the Day: Respect Boeing Co (BA) Stock But Don’t Chase It

BA stock has reached historic overbought readings. This sets up a trade in Boeing for the trader while letting active investors to wait for a consolidation phase.

How Mark Zuckerberg Teaches Us to Be Better Investors

Examining the back story of Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, the FB CEO has actually given investors a solid game-plan for success.

Why Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM), Corning Incorporated (GLW) and Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Wynn Resorts (WYNN), Akamai Technologies (AKAM) and Corning (GLW) shareholders should have never gotten out of bed on Wednesday.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG), Intel Corporation (INTC) and Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM)

The charts for Chipotle (CMG), Intel (INTC) and Qualcomm (QCOM) are all indicating that lower prices are on the way.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX) and Citigroup Inc (C)

Micron (MU) scuttled by Seagate (STX) earnings miss, Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) options up on copper and Citigroup (C) promises growth.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), The Coca-Cola Co (KO) and United States Steel Corporation (X)

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) shares shot into orbit Wednesday on Q2 profit, Coca-Cola (KO) beat expectations, and U.S. Steel (X) was off to the races.

Is the Dow Jones Nearing a Long Overdue Pullback?

Volatility has been low for a long time, and the longer it goes, the more likely it is the Dow Jones will need a correction.

Trade of the Day: How to Play Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Stock After Earnings

Starbucks is scheduled to report earnings this week on Thursday. A promising trade in SBUX stock could set up on the back of this report.