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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Complacency Still Plagues the S&P 500

It's not clear where the fear is coming from, exactly, but there is plenty of it keeping the S&P 500 from making bigger runs.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) 1Q Showing Stokes Shares and Investor Interest

Luxury housewares retailer Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) delivered a better-than-expected first quarter.

Trade of the Day: Toll Brothers Inc (TOL) Stock Looking Strong

If you're looking to get into TOL stock, this may be the opportunity for you, as Toll Brothers may be targeting 18% gains.

S&P 500 Closes at Record High Amid Fed Minutes

The Dow Jones wafted up 0.4%, the S&P added 0.25% and the Nasdaq gained 0.4% as Fed minutes signalled a leaner balance sheet and rate hike.

Why Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW), Chico’s FAS, Inc. (CHS) and Tiffany & Co. (TIF) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Tiffany (TIF), Lowe's Companies (LOW) and Chico's FAS (CHS) shareholders couldn't wait for Wednesday's trading to come to a close.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK), General Electric Company (GE) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM)

General Electric (GE) and JP Morgan (JPM) are flashing warning signs, while Chesapeake Energy (CHK) looks to move higher.

Tennis Star Serena Williams and Intuit Inc. (INTU) CEO Join SurveyMonkey Board

Wimbledon champ Serena Williams and Intuit (INTU) CEO Brad Smith are joining the board of online survey platform SurveyMonkey.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW), United States Steel Corporation (X) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) denies Intel deal, Lowe’s (LOW) misses earnings and U.S. Steel (X) options rise on potential imports ruling.

The S&P 500 Continues its Lethargic Upward Haul

As the indexes keep crawling higher, continue to exercise caution when scanning the S&P 500 and others for bargains.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Intuit Inc. (INTU), Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW) and Tiffany & Co. (TIF)

QuickBooks parent Intuit (INTU) is soaring Wednesday on a quarterly beat, but Lowe's (LOW) and Tiffany & Co. (TIF) aren't so fortunate.

Trade of the Day: KLA Tencor Corp (KLAC) Stock Targeting Another Leg Up

As the need for semiconductors grows, so does KLA Tencor's potential, making KLAC stock a smart buy right now.

Seadrill Ltd (SDRL) Jumps On Q1 Earnings Beat and New CEO Appointment

Seadrill Ltd (SDRL) again warned of a possible bankruptcy while announcing an earnings beat and a new CEO.

Stocks Close Up for Fourth-Straight Day

U.S. equities inched higher on Tuesday, continuing a slow recovery from last week's politically motivated volatility. Volume is light and trading ranges are tight, but encouraging signs abound if you look in the right places.

Why Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ALXN), Xilinx, Inc. (XLNX) and AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Xilinx (XLNX), AutoZone (AZO) and Alexion Pharmaceuticals (ALXN) shareholders had to ride out a very rough patch today.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: AutoZone, Inc. (AZO), ArcelorMittal SA (ADR) (MT) and Agilent Technologies Inc (A)

The charts for AutoZone (AZO), ArcelorMittal (MT) and Agilent Technologies (A) stock indicate interesting moves that traders should pay attention to.

Truck Drivers Stand to Lose Most From Self-Driving Vehicles: Goldman Sachs

Professional driving jobs are at significant risk as the full impact of self-driving cars and trucks takes hold.

AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) Stalls Out With Q3 Underperformance

Car-parts retailer Autozone (AZO) announced Q3 profit, revenue and same-store sales that missed expectations.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Bank of America Corp (BAC), Apple Inc. (AAPL) and BlackBerry Ltd (BBRY)

Bank of America (BAC) pushes easier mortgages, Apple (AAPL) options up on Morgan Stanley survey and BlackBerry (BBRY) flooded with call options.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) Tops EPS Estimates, Falls Short on Revenue

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) beat earnings expectations despite declines in Q3 comps.