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 Monday: Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM), Abbott Laboratories (ABT) and Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)

Earnings week kicks-off this week with some heavy names like Microsoft (MSFT), Qualcomm (QCOM) and Abbott Labs (ABT), all three of which have interesting charts for the bulls.

Monday’s Vital Data: Nvidia Corporation (NVDA), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM)

Nvidia (NVDA) breaks out as ethereum prices rebound, Microsoft (MSFT) options rally as earnings draw near and JPMorgan (JPM) calls bet on a bounce.

The S&P 500 Remains Well Bid as Earnings Avalanche Arrives

With earnings season ramping up and new bullish momentum in many sectors, this week may be crucial for the S&P 500.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: BlackRock, Inc. (BLK), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and Tesla Inc (TSLA)

BlackRock (BLK) throws out a disappointing Q2 report, Microsoft (MSFT) could be leaving more PCs behind and Tesla (TSLA) is building another large-format Supercharger station.

Trade of the Day: Schlumberger Limited. (SLB) Stock Is Showing a Spark

SLB stock lifted a little less than 3% last week and from a reward-to-risk perspective, Schlumberger increasingly looks attractive at current juncture.

Earnings Push S&P 500 Index Above Record Highs

The S&P 500 defeated its June high on expectations for a strong earnings season, while the Dow Jones rose 0.39% and Nasdaq wafted up 0.61%.

Why Cyberark Software Ltd (CYBR), Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ADR) (TEVA) and Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA), Wynn Resorts (WYNN) and Cyberark Software (CYBR) shareholders couldn't wait for the trading week to end.

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.