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 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Boeing Co (BA), Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) and Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)

Boeing unveils new 737 MAX model, Alphabet (GOOGL) takes steps to reduce terrorist content and Wall Street adjusts to Amazon's (AMZN) Whole Foods buy.

A Correction Is Overdue … But There’s Still Money to Be Made

Big tech stumbled to hamper the broader indices, including a 0.5% slide for the Nasdaq Composite. A pullback is looming ... though that doesn't mean investors have nowhere to put their money.

3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Sprint Corp (S) and Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)

Apple (AAPL) shares tumbled recently and the damage is deeper than expected. Verizon (VZ) and Sprint (S) shares are showing similar bullish short-term trade potential.

Friday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) and Yamana Gold Inc. (USA) (AUY)

Facebook (FB) options mixed on video tab delay, Alibaba (BABA) is fourth in a cloud services ranking and Yamana Gold (AUY) puts pile following Fed rate hike.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: Kroger Co (KR), Snap Inc (SNAP) and Finisar Corporation (FNSR)

Kroger's (KR) pain continues Friday morning, while Snap (SNAP) is recovering from a Thursday beating and Finisar (FNSR) is stunning the Street.

2 Ways to Trade Oracle Corporation (ORCL) Stock After Earnings

Oracle boasts an awfully good-looking chart at the moment. Fiscal Q4 earnings are next week, and ORCL stock could enjoy a continuation move higher.

Why Snap Inc (SNAP), Kroger Co (KR) and Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Brinker International (EAT), Kroger (KR) and Snap (SNAP) couldn't win for losing on Thursday, albeit for understandable reasons.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Nucor Corporation (NUE), General Electric Company (GE) and Honeywell International Inc. (HON)

General Electric (GE), Nucor (NUE) and Honeywell (HON) are excellent examples of how the industrial sector has been a stock picker's game through 2017 as the diversity of performance continues to increase.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Bank of America Corp (BAC) and Jabil Inc (JBL)

Bank of America (BAC) is drooping and Amazon (AMZN) is lower despite a price-target hike, but Jabil (JBL) is managing to claw its way forward.

Fed Rate Hike Could Be an Anchor Around the S&P 500’s Neck

The Dow Jones gained 0.2%, the S&P lost 0.1%, the Nasdaq gave back 0.1% and the Russell 2000 ended 0.6% lower.

Trade of the Day: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock Has 8% Downside

After shooting skyward earlier this month, BABA stock has been sluggish, and Alibaba could revert a bit -- be prepared.

Why Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (HA), United States Steel Corporation (X) and National-Oilwell Varco, Inc. (NOV) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

United States Steel (X), National-Oilwell Varco (NOV) and Hawaiian Holdings (HA) each used more than their fair share of red ink on Wednesday.

Deflation: The Economy’s Greatest Threat Right Now

The effects of Moore's Law accelerate with time, and are overwhelming the private business models of the global economy.

General Electric Company (GE) Stock Bets on a Second Oil Boom

The General Electric-Baker Hughes combo could transform the oilpatch - if it wants to be transformed. But what does that mean for GE stock?

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), KeyCorp (KEY) and PNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC)

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), KeyCorp (KEY) and PNC Financial Services (PNC) are showing signs of growing technical strength and potential breakouts.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Tesla Inc (TSLA) and Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)

Apple (AAPL) confirms autonomous car plans, Tesla (TSLA) investor projects $1,000 target and Micron (MU) options rally on bullish Macquarie note.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Ford Motor Company (F), Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ALXN) and H & R Block Inc (HRB)

Ford (F) makes EV inroads in Germany, H&R Block (HRB) earnings impress and Alexion Pharmaceuticals (ALXN) continues to revamp its C-suite.

An Interest Rate Hike Could Be a Momentum-Killer for Markets

On Tuesday, the Dow Jones gained 0.4%, the S&P wafted up 0.5%, the Nasdaq added 0.7% and the Russell 2000 finished the day up 0.5%.

Trade of the Day: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Is Nearing a Buy Signal

CMG stock remains lousy through an 18-month lens but has quietly rallied 23% year-to-date and Chipotle looks ready for another leg higher.