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 Tuesday: Boeing Co (BA), Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) and Abbott Laboratories (ABT)

Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Boeing (BA) and Caterpillar (CAT) are now ready to move higher as traders pick-up on their breakout potential.

How Will the S&P 500 Do This Summer? Ask the Fed!

Midcaps are shooting a potentially bullish picture, but the near-term fate of the S&P 500 and other major indices is in Janet Yellen's hands.

Trade of the Day: Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN)

Texas Instruments is in sound technical position that includes support, as well as a setup for a double-digit breakout in TXN stock.

3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM), Chevron Corporation (CVX) and Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)

Exxon Mobil (XOM), Chevron (CVX) and Valero (VLO) are facing tests of support levels that may curb selling or result in a rush to the exit.

Friday’s Vital Data: Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) and Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)

Qualcomm (QCOM) goes ex-dividend, Netflix (NFLX) options surge after price target hike and Amazon (AMZN) closes in on $1,000.

Avoid Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) Stock and Its So-So Prospects

Dollar Tree's earnings out Thursday night were again just OK. But you have to pull teeth to find reasons to buy DLTR stock, so stay away.

S&P 500 Reaches 19th Record High of 2017

The markets continue their slow upward climb, but sharper moves are not expected by some analysts until October.

Trade of the Day: Cummins Inc. (CMI) Stock Rising on Infrastructure Plans

With Trump's plans to expand infrastructure spending, Cummins is positioned to benefit, and CMI stock is positioned to keep rising.

General Motors Company (GM) Denies Emissions-Cheating Allegations

General Motors Company (GM) is the latest car maker to stand accused of cheating on emissions tests.

Staples, Inc. (SPLS) Stock Pops Amid Private Equity Takeover Talk

Staples, Inc. (SPLS) may be in play a year after a proposed merger was blocked on anti-competitive concerns.

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Close at All-Time Highs

The Dow Jones closed up 0.3%, the S&P 500 added 0.4% and the Nasdaq finished with a 0.7% gain, closing Thursday at an all-time high.

Why Hormel Foods Corp (HRL), Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO) and HP Inc (HPQ) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

HP (HPQ), Marathon Oil (MRO) and Hormel Foods (HRL) were all left out of Thursday's rally, albeit for understandable reasons.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Facebook Inc (FB) and Nvidia Corporation (NVDA)

Apple (AAPL) options call on India, Facebook (FB) inks video content deals and Softbank increases Nvidia (NVDA) stake to $4 billion.

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) Q2 Earnings Jump 22% Fueled by Strong Retail and Investment Banking

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) Q2 earnings showed how the bank is benefiting from record personal checking account balances and strong growth in commercial banking.

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.