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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This Market’s Biggest Problem? Energy.

As oil prices continue to languish, energy stocks keep weighing the S&P 500 down and disappointing investors.

Trade of the Day: The Energy Select Sector SPDR (ETF) (XLE) Is Worth a Look Again

Albeit still trending lower, the XLE ETF and many energy stocks are nearing oversold levels and potential technical support areas.

Why Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. (CBI) and Apache Corporation (APA) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Caterpillar (CAT), Apache (APA) and Chicago Bridge & Iron Company (CBI) all used more than their fair share of red ink on Wednesday.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: HP Inc (HPQ), Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE) and Apple Inc. (AAPL)

Shares of Apple (AAPL), HP Inc. (HPQ) and Adobe Systems (ADBE) are all flashing warning signs that they are heading lower.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) and Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)

Microsoft and Bidu target Advanced Micro (AMD) server chips, Nvidia (NVDA) options get cryptocurrency boost and Micron (MU) up on bullish JPMorgan note.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Carmax, Inc (KMX), Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE) and Sangamo Therapeutics Inc (SGMO)

Adobe (ADBE) and CarMax (KMX) shoot higher on Street-beating earnings reports, while Sangamo Therapeutics (SGMO) sells itself short.

The S&P 500 Is On Borrowed Time

U.S. equities fell from Monday's record highs on Tuesday as oil entered a bear market -- watch for an overall correction.

Trade of the Day: Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Stock Offers Good Reward to Risk

CSCO stock is locked in a multiweek consolidation phase, but Cisco looks ripe to break out of this range in one direction or another. Traders take notice.

Why Snap Inc (SNAP), Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) and Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras (ADR) (PBR.A) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Snap (SNAP) and Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras (PBR.A) all used more than their fair share of Tuesday's red ink.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), United States Oil Fund LP (ETF) (USO) and Automatic Data Processing (ADP)

Netflix (NFLX), Automatic Data Processing (ADP) and the United States Oil Fund (USO) are indicating they are ready to exhibit short-term strength.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)

Apple (AAPL) tops IT vendor revenue list again, Alibaba (BABA) pushes jobs pledge in Detroit and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) options jump on INTC snafu.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Tesla Inc (TSLA), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) and Lennar Corporation (LEN)

Tesla (TSLA) could be making a big move into China, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has an EPYC launch and Lennar (LEN) beats on earnings.

S&P 500 Industrials Keep Looking Unstoppable

While tech stocks rose after a pause during last week, industrials look great and energy and retail are still no-go zones.

Trade of the Day: Intel Corporation (INTC) Stock Is a Catch-Up Play

INTC stock is down more than 2% this year, diverging from the tech sector and the semiconductor stocks. Now Intel flashed a buy signal.

Why EQT Corporation (EQT), J C Penney Company Inc (JCP) and Regency Centers Corp (REG) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

EQT Corporation (EQT), JC Penney (JCP) and Regency Centers (REG) were suspiciously left out of Monday's broad bullishness.

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Alphabet Inc (GOOG) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)

Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOG) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) all appear ready to use their technical strength to make a comeback.

Monday’s Vital Data: Nvidia Corporation (NVDA), Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT) and Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)

Amazon (AMZN) buys Whole Foods (WFM) and Wal-Mart (WMT) options spike in response, Nvidia (NVDA) may still have further to fall.

The Single Most Important Chart in This Market

Forget the Dow Jones, Nasdaq or Russell 2000. This indicator is the most important dynamic in play right now, and bears watching like a hawk.

Respect Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock But Stop the Chase!

Tesla has become near-term overbought. Tactical investors should consider taking some profits, while others may try TSLA stock as a short.