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 Tuesday: Alcoa Corp (AA), Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) and Express Scripts Holding Company (ESRX)

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?

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

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

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

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)

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)

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

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: Visa Inc (V), Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) and E*Trade Financial Corp (ETFC)

Visa (V) and E*Trade Financial (ETFC) were up on earnings Friday, while Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX) might finally have some good news on its hands

The S&P 500’s Breakout Bid Has Begun

Buyers stepped up Thursday, carrying the S&P 500 above key resistance thresholds. Looks like it's game on for the bulls.

Trade of the Day: Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Stock Ready for a Magical Run

Analysts seem to see plenty of rainbows ahead for SBUX stock, meaning it could be wise to get into Starbucks for the long haul.

Dow Jones Soars on Renewed Tax Reform Hopes

U.S. equities rebounded on Thursday on renewed hopes of a healthcare reform compromise and tax reform in Washington — thus, reinvigorating the “Trump-flation” trade.

Why Tesaro Inc (TSRO), eBay Inc (EBAY) and Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Philip Morris International (PM), TESARO (TSRO) and eBay (EBAY) investors would have been just fine had Thursday's trading been skipped.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Starbucks Corporation (SBUX), Mastercard Inc (MA) and International Paper Co (IP)

Starbucks (SBUX), Mastercard (MA) and International Paper (IP) are all initiating bullish breakout rallies as their shares are making significant moves higher.