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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Stocks Mostly Squeak By Ahead of Fed Minutes

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
In the end, the Dow Jones gained 0.2%, the S&P added 0.1%, the Nasdaq wafted up 0.1% and the Russell 2000 finished the day lower by 0.1%.

Why Nvidia Corporation (NVDA), L Brands Inc (LB) and Kate Spade & Co (KATE) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Nvidia (NVDA), L Brands (LB) and Kate Spade (KATE) collectively used more than their fair share of red ink on Tuesday.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Facebook Inc (FB), Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) and Cree, Inc. (CREE)

By Johnson Research Group
Shares of Facebook (FB) and Nvidia (NVDA) are seeing profit-taking bring their stocks down, while CREE is making a solid break back into its bearish trend.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Bank of America Corp (BAC), Tesla Inc (TSLA) and Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America (BAC) downgraded twice, Tesla (TSLA) options jump on strong deliveries, Cisco Systems (CSCO) trades ex-dividend

The Nasdaq Suggests it’s Time to Pick Your Stocks Carefully

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The trend seems to be turning down, and investors should exercise caution in the Nasdaq and other markets for the near term.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Nvidia Corporation (NVDA), Ford Motor Company (F) and Paratek Pharmaceuticals Inc (PRTK)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Nvidia (NVDA) is about to fall into the red for 2017, Fprd (F) is recovering after a woeful Monday and Paratek Pharmaceuticals (PRTK) is putting up a 40%-plus morning.

Trade of the Day: Scotts Miracle-Gro Co (SMG) Stock Ready to Sprout

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
S&P sees Scott's Miracle-Gro as growing better than expected over the next few years thanks to SMG stock's innovation and cost controls.

Why General Motors Company (GM), Acorda Therapeutics Inc (ACOR) and United Therapeutics Corporation (UTHR) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Acorda Therapeutics (ACOR), General Motors (GM) and United Therapeutics (UTHR) investors ended up wishing last weekend was a three-day weekend.

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Sprint Corp (S), Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)

By Johnson Research Group
Shares of Amazon (AMZN), Advanced Micro (AMD) and Sprint (S) are all either in or starting to move into bullish volatility rallies, as they break above technical resistance on increased trading volume.

Monday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) and Comcast Corporation (CMCSA)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple (AAPL) leads Dow stocks in Q1, Amazon (AMZN) bids for Toshiba NAND flash unit and Comcast (CMCSA) trades ex-dividend.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Tesla Inc (TSLA), Sanofi SA (ADR) (SNY) and Imagination Technologies Group plc (IMG)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Tesla (TSLA) beats estimates for Q1 deliveries, a Sanofi (SNY) drug delivers and Imagination Technologies (IMG) craters more than 60%.

The S&P 500 Had a Strong Growth, Low Volatility Quarter

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
It looks like the S&P 500 and other markets may be setting up a great opportunity to take profits -- and take a breather.

Trade of the Day: Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) Stock Targeting New Heights

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With defense spending expected to rise, Lockheed Martin Corporation is set for an increase, making LMT stock a good buy right now.

Stocks Finish Out the Quarter on a Quiet Note

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
The Dow Jones closed down 0.31%, Nasdaq creeped lower by 0.04%, the S&P 500 fell 0.23% and the small-cap Russell 2000 gained 0.26% on the last day of March.

Why Sears Holdings Corp (SHLD), Cara Therapeutics Inc (CARA) and Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Cara Therapeutics (CARA), Sears Holdings (SHLD) and Exxon Mobil (XOM) and the day and the week on a low note, though for understandable reasons.

3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: Bank of America Corp (BAC), Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM)

By Johnson Research Group
Bank of America (BAC), Goldman Sachs (GS) and JP Morgan (JPM) are all facing critical technical tests ahead of their upcoming earnings announcements.

Friday’s Vital Data: Bank of America Corp (BAC), Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) and Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America (BAC) up on Merrill restructuring, Lululemon (LULU) options spike after earnings and Freeport’s (FCX) Peruvian mine reopens.

The Nasdaq Hits New a Closing High as Markets Prepare for April

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
After a bit of a turbulent March, markets looked more stable Thursday, and the Nasdaq is setting up for the traditionally strong April.

Trade of the Day: Rockwell Collins, Inc. (COL) Stock Sets Its Sights on 20% Gain

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Rockwell Collins, Inc., has been flying high since the election, but COL stock looks like it's still not done.
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