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

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)

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)

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

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

Rockwell Collins, Inc., has been flying high since the election, but COL stock looks like it's still not done.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: BlackBerry Ltd (BBRY), Akari Therapeutics PLC (ADR) (AKTX) and Voxeljet AG (ADR) (VJET)

BlackBerry (BBRY) and VoxelJet (VJET) were moving Friday on earnings, while Akari Therapeutics (AKTX) received some positive medical news.

Stocks Push Higher as Reflation Trade Returns

U.S. equities finished higher on Thursday as the familiar “reflation” trade that drove the post-election rally — but has been frequently absent throughout March — made a return.

Why Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU), Cenovus Energy Inc (USA) (CVE) and Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Cenovus Energy (CVE), Lululemon (LULU) and Akamai Technologies (AKAM) were on the outside looking in at Thursday's advance.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Intel Corporation (INTC), United States Steel Corporation (X) and Chevron Corporation (CVX)

United Steel (X), Intel (INTC) and Chevron (CVX) have all fallen behind the market lately and their charts are indicating that the rally could be over.

ConocoPhillips (COP) Dumps Assets, Splashes Investors With Cash

ConocoPhillips (COP) jumped Thursday after selling Western Canada oil sands, and is using some of the proceeds to reward COP stock holders.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), General Motors Company (GM) and Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK)

UBS analyst sees Apple (AAPL) stock at $200, General Motors (GM) battles Greenlight and Chesapeake (CHK) options surge on oil and Trump energy order.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Apple Inc. (AAPL), ConocoPhillips (COP) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX)

ConocoPhillips (COP) is up big on an asset sale, Android apps overtake Apple (AAPL) and Ackman apologizes for his Valeant (VRX) investment.

Russell 2000 Is Diverging From Mid-Caps

If the Russell 2000 and the mid-cap stocks are no longer working together, they can't help buoy the markets upward as well.

Trade of the Day: Kroger Co (KR) Stock Should Reward Patient Investors

Kroger looks about ready to start breaking out of a months-long downtrend -- which means it may be time to put your money in KR stock.

Stocks Finish Mixed Amid Brexit Beginnings

In the end, the Dow Jones lost 0.2%, the S&P gained 0.1%, the Nasdaq gained 0.4% and the Russell 2000 gained 0.3%.

Why Skechers USA Inc (SKX), Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) and Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Paychex (PAYX), Skechers USA (SKX) and Dave & Buster's (PLAY) shareholders couldn't wait for Wednesday's trading (and misery) to end.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Morgan Stanley (MS) and Dunkin Brands Group Inc (DNKN)

Netflix (NFLX) looks ready to make a pre-earnings run, while Morgan Stanley (MS) and Dunkin Brands (DNKN) are leaning on trendline support to maintain their bullish outlooks.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Facebook Inc (FB) and Ford Motor Company (F)

Apple (AAPL) options rise on target hike, Facebook (FB) rolls out new features to compete with Snap (SNAP), Ford (F) unveils $200 million data center plans.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: RH (RH), Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc (OLLI)

RH (RH) and Ollie's Bargain Outlet (OLLI) are headed higher on earnings, while Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) is rocketing on trial results.