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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Trade of the Day: Facebook Inc (FB) Stock Is a Short-Term Short

Just in time for the July 26 earnings report, FB stock is trading at a similar technical juncture where Facebook has struggled to push higher from in the past.

Why Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG), Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) and Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

QUALCOMM, (QCOM), Lowe's Companies (LOW) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) each used more than their fair share of red ink on Thursday.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Tripadvisor Inc (TRIP), Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (REGN) and Lam Research Corporation (LRCX)

Tripadvisor (TRIP), Lam Research (LRCX) and Regeneron REGN) all made one-day moves that confirmed that higher prices are likely over the next 2-3 months.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: T-Mobile US Inc (TMUS), American Express Company (AXP) and PTC Inc (PTC)

T-Mobile US (TMUS) got a booster shot from earnings Thursday, but American Express (AXP) and PTC (PTC) weren't as fortunate.

Energy Sector Seems to Be Showing Signs of Life

It's hard to find significant headwinds for stocks right now, which should prolong gains in the markets, and tech stocks still look strong.

Trade of the Day: CSX Corporation (CSX) Stock Is Flashing a Warning

CSX stock tripped after earnings, but this price action is bringing about new opportunities for traders and active investors.

Why CSX Corporation (CSX), W W Grainger Inc (GWW) and United Continental Holdings Inc (UAL) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

W W Grainger (GWW), United Continental (UAL) and CSX Corporation (CSX) shareholders couldn't wait for Wednesday's closing bell to ring.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: International Business Machines Corp. (IBM), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) and Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS)

IBM and Goldman Sachs (GS) are struggling, while Netflix (NFLX) shares surged on a blockbuster outlook. Here are the details.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA), Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) and Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)

China ecommerce boosts Alibaba (BABA), Amazon (AMZN) launches Spark social media service and Microsoft (MSFT) options up ahead of earnings.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX), CSX Corporation (CSX) and International Business Machines Corp. (IBM)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) soars on cystic fibrosis treatment data, CSX Corporation (CSX) falls on a restructuring charge and International Business Machines (IBM) refuses to grow.

Could Trumpcare’s Failure Break the Bulls?

The markets have been largely positive since Election Day, but optimistic forecasts for President Trump domestically are starting to falter.

Trade of the Day: F5 Networks, Inc. (FFIV) Stock Leaves the Bears Behind

FFIV stock has struggled year to date but recently rejected the bears' most recent selling attempt, giving F5 bulls renewed hope for a rally.

Why Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG), Tile Shop Hldgs, Inc. (TTS) and Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (ERIC) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Tile Shop Hldgs (TTS), Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (ERIC) and Harley-Davidson (HOG) shareholders couldn't wait for Tuesday's closing bell to end their misery.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM), Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) and Express Scripts Holding Company (ESRX)

Shares of Akamai Technologies (AKAM), Dollar Tree (DLTR) and Express Scripts (ESRX) all jumped more than 1% yesterday, but only one of these is flashing a real buy signal.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) and Tesla Inc (TSLA)

Apple (AAPL) options climb on mixed Deutsche Bank note, Netflix (NFLX) posts huge subscriber growth and Tesla (TSLA) CEO Musk pans valuation.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Bank of America Corp (BAC), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) and Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)

Bank of America (BAC) stock was brought down by trading revs on Tuesday, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) suffered a downgrade and Netflix (NFLX) shot toward the moon.

The S&P 500 Is Hesitating, But the Rose-Colored Glasses Remain

As earnings season ramps up, it looks like the S&P 500 and other markets are still looking for reasons to move higher.

Trade of the Day: Don’t Chase Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock Here

While I remain a bull on NFLX stock through the intermediate-to-longer-term lens, chasing Netflix now is a low-probability trade from where I sit.

Why Tesla Inc (TSLA), Radius Health Inc (RDUS) and Blue Apron Holdings Inc (APRN) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Blue Apron (APRN), Radius Health (RDUS) and Tesla (TSLA) shareholders all ended up wishing they had made it a three-day weekend.