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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Reports: Ford Motor Company (F) to Sack CEO As It Tries to Reverse Its Fortunes

Three years into his tenure, Ford (F) CEO out of a job having failed to boost profits or stop the decline of F stock.

Dow Jones Finishes Strong as Trump Fears Recede

In the end, the Dow Jones gained 0.7%, the S&P 500 gained 0.7%, the Nasdaq gained 0.5% and the Russell 2000 gained 0.5%.

Blockchain and a Kenyan Millionaire

Blockchain is going to eliminate more jobs than self-driving cars, possibly starting in reinsurance.

Why Foot Locker, Inc. (FL), Campbell Soup Company (CPB) and Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (HALO) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Foot Locker (FL), Campbell Soup (CPB) and Halozyme Therapeutics (HALO) shareholders won't be starting the weekend in the best of moods.

3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA), McKesson Corporation (MCK) and Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI)

Alibaba (BABA), Analog Devices (ADI) and McKesson (MCK) are rally bound on recent earnings results and drops in their stock prices this week.

Friday’s Vital Data: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA), Nvidia Corporation (NVDA), and Pandora Media Inc (P)

Alibaba (BABA) options surge despite earnings confusion, Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) draws bullish notes and Pandora (P) an acquisition target.

Foot Locker, Inc. (FL) Shares Pummeled as Late Tax Refunds Blamed for Q1 Earnings Shortfall

Foot Locker (FL) CEO said slow tax refunds held back customers in February, setting the pace for Q1 earnings disappointment.

Thank Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock for All Your 2017 Gains

Most investors know Apple serves as a barometer of the broad market but don't realize how much of the market's fortune is tied to AAPL stock.

Deere & Company (DE) Stock Pops on 62% Burst on the Bottom Line

Deere's second-quarter earnings beat shows that despite a weak global ag environment, DE stock can perform.

Is the S&P 500’s Correction Here?

Possibly a 5% to 10% correction is in the cards, but you shouldn't jump the gun on danger to the S&P 500 just yet.

Trade of the Day: E I Du Pont De Nemours And Co (DD) Stock

DuPont showed a reversal yesterday, and with the Dow merger coming in the future, it may be the time to get into DD stock.

Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) Gains After Q1 Beat and Solid Guidance

Though it's in the midst of a business model transition, Autodesk (ADSK) still managed a Q1 earnings beat.

Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) Extends Gains After Posting 129% Advance In Q2 Profit

Applied Materials' (AMAT) business tends to be a feast-or-famine type affair and Q2 results show there's no famine in sight.

Dow Jones Scrapes Its Way Back From 2017 Selloff

U.S. equities managed a tepid, half-hearted recovery on Thursday as odds of an impeachment of Trump fell slightly in betting markets.

Why Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO), Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras (ADR) (PBR.A) and Endologix, Inc. (ELGX) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR.A), Endologix (ELGX) and Cisco Systems (CSCO) never even had a chance of bullishness on Thursday.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Allstate Corp (ALL) and Citigroup Inc. (C)

Traders that have been looking for opportunities to buy the dips should take a look at the charts of Apple (AAPL), Allstate (ALL) and Citigroup (C) after Wednesday's sell-off.

Ralph Lauren Corp (RL) Beats Expectations By Trimming Discounts and Inventories

The founder of Ralph Lauren (RL) reviewed the quarter and said the "retail landscape today is more dynamic" than ever.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Bank of America Corp (BAC), Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Facebook Inc (FB)

Bank of America (BAC) and Apple (AAPL) options plunge as Trump and interest rates weigh heavily while Facebook (FB) fined $122 million by EU.

L Brands Inc (LB) Gains in Pre-Market After Q1 Bottomline Beats Amid Bra Wars

L Brands (LB) topped Q1 earnings estimates but faces formidable competition in the battle for bra and underwear customers.