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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Friday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc (AAPL), United States Steel Corporation (X) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)

Barclays says Apple (AAPL) iPhone 8 overhyped, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) succumbs to market jitters and U.S. Steel (X) options jump on Trump.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) Stock Had a Record Quarter

JPMorgan Chase had a record second quarter that shattered earnings expectations, but JPM stock is actually down on the news.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), CyberArk Software Ltd (CYBR) and Nutanix Inc (NUTX)

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) clobbered Wall Street estimates Friday, CyberArk Software (CYBR) slashed its guidance and Nutanix (NTNX) is high on Goldman's list.

Corporate Earnings In the Spotlight

In the end, the Dow Jones gained 0.1%, the S&P 500 gained 0.2%, the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.2%, and the Russell 2000 gained 0.1%.

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

AMGN stock rallied 1% on Wednesday, and while no major feat in percentage terms, on the charts Amgen looks constructively positioned.

Why Twenty-First Century Fox Inc (FOXA), Barnes & Noble Education Inc (BNED) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Twenty-First Century Fox (FOXA) and Barnes & Noble Education (BNED) shareholders were thrilled when Thursday's closing bell finally rang.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL), PNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM)

Delta (DAL), PNC Financial Services (PNC) and JPMorgan (JPM) stock are all making notable moves ahead of earnings.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) and Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)

Facebook (FB) options pop on Messenger ads, Nvidia (NVDA) bear upgrades to “buy” and Netflix (NFLX) options mixed ahead of earnings.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Target Corporation (TGT), Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) and Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (CIE)

Target (TGT) stock jumps on upbeat guidance, Delta (DAL) drops on disappointing earnings and Cobalt International Energy (CIE) should be one of Thursday's best stocks.

Can Dovish Fed Keep the Dow Jones Rally Going?

The recent struggle for direction, at least on the surface, appears to have passed. Yet breadth measures continue to erode.

Trade of the Day: First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Stock Is Shining

While FSLR stock remains in a longer-term bearish trend, the trend in recent weeks has turned decidedly bullish. First Solar is worth a look.

Why Centurylink Inc (CTL), MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (MSM) and Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Harley Davidson (HOG), Centurylink (CTL) and MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) shareholders couldn't wait for Wednesday's trading session to end.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (GLD), Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT) and Ulta Beauty Inc (ULTA)

The SPDR Gold Trust ETF (GLD), Walmart (WMT) and Ulta Beauty (ULTA) are all making notable bearish moves today.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Snap Inc (SNAP), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) and Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)

Snap (SNAP) options dive on downgrade, Alibaba (BABA) calls rise on Singles Day, Prime Day comparisons and Micron (MU) “buy” reiterated.

Bond Market Weakness Continues to Hobble Stocks

After Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen speaks today, investors should keep an eye on how the bond markets react.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Square Inc (SQ), Cara Therapeutics Inc (CARA) and Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (HCSG)

Square (SQ) continues its breathtaking 2017 rally Wednesday, Cara Therapeutics (CARA) jumps on trial results and Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) scores a post-earnings bump.

Trade of the Day: Twitter Inc (TWTR) Stock Is Itching for a Rally

TWTR stock through a multimonth lens remains in a consolidation phase but Twitter increasingly looks to be attracting buyers for a potential next leg higher.

Why Snap Inc (SNAP), Ulta Beauty Inc (ULTA) and Michael Kors Holdings Ltd (KORS) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Snap (SNAP), Michael Kors Holdings (KORS) and Ulta Beauty (ULTA) couldn't even buy a friend on Wall Street today.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) and Nvidia Corporation (NVDA)

Apple (AAPL) is struggling, while Nvidia (NVDA) and Applied Materials (AMAT) are ready to rally again. Here's what you need to know.