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 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.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM), International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) and eBay Inc (EBAY)

Qualcomm (QCOM) options mixed ahead of earnings, IBM (IBM) posts 20th straight drop in revenue and eBay (EBAY) offers light guidance.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: American Express Company (AXP), Kinder Morgan Inc (KMI) and Blackstone Group, LP (BX)

American Express (AXP) and Blackstone (BX) shares are up on earnings, while Wall Street is figuring out what to do with Kinder Morgan (KMI).

The S&P 500’s Circuitous Route to Nowhere Continues

The dithering in stocks continued Wednesday. With the S&P 500 still rangebound, be patient before throwing your lot in with either camp.

Trade of the Day: Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) Stock Worth a Look Even in Free Fall

Catching the falling machete of Palo Alto without protection would be insane. This bullish set up could deliver easy profits in PANW stock.

Why Rite Aid Corporation (RAD), International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) and Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

International Business Machines (IBM), Rite Aid (RAD) and Diana Shipping (DSX) shareholders couldn't wait to hear Wednesday's closing bell ring.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG), Abbott Laboratories (ABT) and Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (HBAN)

Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) shares are jumping through technical resistance to new highs, while Abbott Labs (ABT) and Huntington (HBAN) are struggling to break their technical trends despite some good earnings results.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS)

Facebook (FB) targets Snap (SNAP) with AR filter, Apple (AAPL) options prepare for earnings and Goldman Sachs (GS) earnings tank the market.

S&P 500 Stocks Remain on the Fence, But Are Itchin’ to Get Off It

The S&P 500 looks stuck between a rock and a hard place, but traders are quietly cooking up a move that few see coming. Here are your early warning signals.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Morgan Stanley (MS), Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) and Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO)

Morgan Stanley (MS) and Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) are popping Wednesday after their Q1 reports, and Yahoo (YHOO) bids farewell with solid earnings.

Trade of the Day: Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Stock Looks Ready to Break Down

Exxon Mobil may be looking at a downward slide, but that could be an opportunity to make some money in XOM stock.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS) Stock Drags Dow Jones Lower

In the end, the Dow Jones lost 0.6%, the S&P 500 lost 0.3%, the Nasdaq lost 0.1% and the Russell 2000 gained a fraction.

Why Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS), Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG) and Cardinal Health Inc (CAH) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Cardinal Health (CAH), Harley-Davidson (HOG) and Goldman Sachs (GS) never even had a prayer of making bullish progress on Tuesday.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Progressive Corp (PGR), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS)

Goldman Sachs (GS), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Progressive (PGR) have made noteworthy moves on their technical charts.