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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Dow Jones Industrial Average Fails to Retake 21,000

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
In the stock market today, the Dow Jones lost 0.1%, the S&P lost 0.2%, Nasdaq gained a fraction and the Russell 2000 gained 0.2%.

Why Guess?, Inc. (GES), Biogen Inc (BIIB) and Snap Inc (SNAP) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Biogen (BIIB), Snap (SNAP) and Guess (GES) were doomed from the start of Thursday's trading, and there was nothing anybody could do about it.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: GoPro Inc (GPRO), Bank of America Corp (BAC) and Jabil Circuit, Inc. (JBL)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
GoPro (GPRO) cut its way to a double-digit gain Thursday, Bank of America (BAC) sold the news and Jabil Circuit (JBL) moved on its Q4 report.

Does the Snap Inc (SNAP) Debacle Signal Doom for These Unicorns?

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
After witnessing Snap Inc's (SNAP) troubles, unicorns like Uber, Airbnb and Pinterest are in no rush to go public.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Oracle Corporation (ORCL) and Tesla Inc (TSLA)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple (AAPL) calls rise on price target increase, Oracle (ORCL) options divided ahead of earnings and Tesla (TSLA) announced debt/stock offering.

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.
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