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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The Nasdaq Blasts Through 6,000 to New Highs

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
It looks like the road may continue to climb for investors -- put that cash you've been accumulating to good use now.

Trade of the Day: Microchip Technology Inc. (MCHP) Stock Ready to Surge Further

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
After two months of consolidation, Microchip Technology looks ready to head toward $85. Time to consider MCHP stock.

Nasdaq Breaches 6,000 on French Election Results

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
In the end, the Dow Jones gained 1.1%, the S&P 500 gained 0.6%, the Nasdaq gained 0.7% and the Russell 2000 gained 0.9%.

Why AK Steel Holding Corporation (AKS), Barrick Gold Corp (USA) (ABX) and Express Scripts Holding Company (ESRX) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Express Scripts (ESRX), AK Steel (AKS) and Barrick Gold (ABX) couldn't jump on board Tuesday's bullish train.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Intel Corporation (INTC), Sysco Corporation (SYY) and Raytheon Company (RTN)

By Johnson Research Group
Volatility breakouts and technical support are putting shares of Intel (INTC), Raytheon (RTN) and Sysco (SYY) on our short-term bullish screen as these market laggards look ready to turn into leaders.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Bank of America Corp (BAC), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America (BAC) call options spike on France relief rally, while Microsoft (MSFT) and Starbucks (SBUX) attract heavy earnings speculation.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Alcoa Corp (AA), Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) and Express Scripts Holding Company (ESRX)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Caterpillar (CAT) and Alcoa (AA) are making big moves thanks to Street-beating reports, but Express Scripts (ESRX) is hurtling lower.

Is the S&P 500’s Breakout a Fake-Out?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Investors in the S&P 500 were moving into riskier assets and out of gold and bonds, but how long will the trend last?

Trade of the Day: SunTrust Banks, Inc. (STI) Stock Is a Golden Investment

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
SunTrust Banks currently looks like it will do right by your money, making STI stock a stellar buy or trade.

Nasdaq Hits Record High on French Election Results

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
In the end, the Dow Jones gained 1.1%, the S&P 500 gained 1.1%, the Nasdaq gained 1.2% and the Russell 2000 gained 1.3%.

Why Wayfair Inc (W), Sprouts Farmers Market Inc (SFM) and Becton Dickinson and Co (BDX) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Becton Dickinson (BDX), Wayfair (W) and Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) shareholders were wishing the weekend had lasted one day longer.

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) and Hasbro, Inc. (HAS)

By Johnson Research Group
Apple (AAPL), Hasbro (HAS) and Chipotle (CMG) are all providing the chart watchers with opportunities this week.

Monday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Visa Inc (V) and Micron Technology, Inc (MU)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple (AAPL) eyes 70 million potential iPhone 8 customers, Visa (V) call options up on earnings beat and Micron (MU) draws price target hike.

With the S&P 500 Near Highs, Buy Good Stocks on the Dips

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Traders, however, should be paying close attention to the news and support zones for the S&P 500 and other markets.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Hasbro, Inc. (HAS), Halliburton Company (HAL) and C R Bard Inc (BCR)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Hasbro (HAS) and Halliburton (HAL) are both headed higher on earnings beats, and C.R. Bard (BCR) is jumping on a sellout to Becton Dickinson (BDX).

Trade of the Day: CA, Inc. (CA) Stock Programmed for More Gains

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
CA, Inc. has made some moves that Standard & Poor's thinks should be good for continued growth -- time to get into CA stock.

Stocks Lower as Shutdown Threat Looms

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
In the end, the Dow Jones lost 0.2%, the S&P 500 lost 0.3%, the Nasdaq lost 0.1% and the Russell 2000 lost 0.3%.

Why General Electric Company (GE), Mattel, Inc. (MAT) and Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The end of the trading week couldn't come soon enough for General Electric (GE), Mattel (MAT) and Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) shareholders.

Friday Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), General Electric Company (GE) and Tesla Inc (TSLA)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook (FB) call options rise despite Vetr downgrade, General Electric Company (GE) rises on strong earnings and Tesla (TSLA) recall impacts sentiment.
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