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 S&P 500 Rises After Fed Interest Rate Hike Is Confirmed

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
When the Federal Reserve announced the first of 2017's expected three hikes, markets, including the S&P 500, reacted favorably.

Trade of the Day: Cirrus Logic, Inc. (CRUS) Stock Is Consolidating

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Cirrus Logic recently made a run to $64, and on a pullback you may want to get into CRUS stock before the next leg-up.

S&P 500 Surges After Federal Reserve Hikes Interest Rates

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
The S&P 500 climbed -- and Bank of America (BAC) was a surprising loser -- after the Fed announced a quarter-point hike in interest rates.

Why Macy’s Inc (M), Twitter Inc (TWTR) and Direxion Shares Exchange Traded Fund Trust (DUST) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Direxion Daily Gold Miners Bear ETF (DUST), Twitter (TWTR) and Macy's (M) lost their uphill battles on Wednesday. Here's the deal.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX), Tesla Inc (TSLA) and Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Ackman exit prompts spike in Valeant (VRX) puts, Tesla (TSLA) pops on Model Y rumors and Delta (DAL) finds call options in the snow storm.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: BP plc (ADR) (BP), FireEye Inc (FEYE) and Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU)

By Johnson Research Group
BP, FireEye (FEYE) and Lululemon (LULU) have been underperforming the market as the bears can't resist selling into the patterns they follow.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Bank of America Corp (BAC), Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ARNA) and Fogo De Chao Inc (FOGO)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Bank of America (BAC) anxiously awaits a Fed decision on Wednesday, Arena Pharmaceuticals (ARNA) rockets higher and Fogo de Chao (FOGO) carves out some gains.

Oil Continues to Bring Uncertainty to the S&P 500 and Other Markets

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Despite a rate hike basically being a certainty, the S&P 500 may still be looking at oil prices for more of its movement.

Trade of the Day: Nucor Corporation (NUE) Stock Still Looking Strong

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With plenty of tailwinds continuing to build for Nucor Corporation, NUE stock looks like it is prepping for more gains.

Stocks Weaken Ahead of Fed Rate Hike

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
A hawkish turn by the Fed would reverse the long standing assumption our central bank would be dovish always and everywhere.

Why Snap Inc (SNAP), Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) and Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras (ADR) (PBR) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX), Snap (SNAP) and Petrobras (PBR) used more than their fair share of red ink on Tuesday, but for understandable reasons.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Seagate Technology PLC (STX), American Airlines Group Inc (AAL) and SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC)

By Johnson Research Group
American Airlines (AAL), Seagate Technology (STX) and SBA Communications (SBAC) shares are experiencing short-term selling as they work their way out of technically oversold positions.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Ruby Tuesday, Inc. (RT), Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) and Moneygram International Inc (MGI)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Ruby Tuesday (RT) considers a sale, Bill Ackman sells his Valeant (VRX) shares and Euronet makes a cash bid for MoneyGram (MGI) Tuesday.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Mobileye NV (MBLY) and Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple (AAPL) options jump on target hike, Mobileye (MBLY) surges on Intel (INTC) buyout and Micron (MU) calls spike ahead of earnings.

Potential Rate Hike, Blizzard Battle for Dominance of the S&P 500

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The storm may keep the markets' response to the apparent rate hike muted, so you may need to watch the S&P 500 further out.

Trade of the Day: Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) Stock Aiming for $90

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Eastman Chemical Company has been pressured by profit taking, but EMN stock is going to make a move upward soon.

Stocks Mixed Ahead of Fed Meeting

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Dow gives back 22 pts, while Nasdaq gains 0.2% the S&P 500 adds 0.04% and the small-cap Russell 2000 adds 5 pts.

Why Frontier Communications Corp (FTR), J C Penney Company Inc (JCP) and United Continental Holdings (UAL) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
JCPenney (JCP), United Continental (UAL) and Frontier Communications (FTR) couldn't win for losing on Monday.

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA), Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) and Automatic Data Processing (ADP)

By Johnson Research Group
Alibiaba (BABA) and Automatic Data Processing (ADP) shares are setting for a breakout, while Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock continues to breakdown.
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