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

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

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

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

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)

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

Monday’s Vital Data: Bank of America Corp (BAC), Snap Inc (SNAP) and Altria Group Inc (MO)

Bank of America (BAC) calls rise ahead of Fed policy meeting, Snap (SNAP) options put heavy on first trading day, Altria (MO) trades ex-dividend.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Mobileye NV (MBLY), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) and Boeing Co (BA)

Mobileye (MBLY) is getting swallowed by Intel (INTC), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is added to the S&P 500 and Boeing (BA) re-ups with South Korea.

The Russell 2000 Is Diverging from the Mid-Caps — Time to Worry?

The Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) isn't in serious trouble yet, but has dropped through the 50- and 20-day moving averages.

Trade of the Day: Microchip Technology Inc. (MCHP) Stock Has Made Its Run, For Now

Microchip Technology Inc. has made an impressive run since last fall -- it's time to take profits in MCHP stock.

Stocks Climb After Solid Jobs Report

In the end, the Dow Jones gained 0.2%, the S&P gained 0.3%, the Nasdaq added 0.4% and the Russell 2000 ended the day higher by 0.4%.

Why Finisar Corporation (FNSR), Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Owners of Zumiez (ZUMZ), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) and Finisar (FNSR) couldn't wait for Friday's closing bell to ring.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: Facebook Inc (FB), Bank of America Corp (BAC) and Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ)

Facebook (FB) is yet again copying Snapchat, Bank of America (BAC) enjoys the February jobs report and Zumiez (ZUMZ) crashes on earnings.

Don’t Let the S&P 500’s Rebound on Thursday Fool You

The S&P 500 is finding support at a familiar place, but too many other traders are already playing defense to not be concerned.

Trade of the Day: It’s Not Too Late to Go Long Facebook Inc (FB) Stock For Free

FB stock is a well-managed, high-flying mega tech. It will take a lot to trip Facebook up ... it's hard to mess up over a billion users.

Stocks Mostly Flat as Trump Rattles Wall Street

Looking ahead to the jobs report, analysts are looking for a payroll gain of 200,000 on a slight drop in the unemployment rate to 4.7%.

Why America Movil SAB de CV (ADR) (AMX), STMicroelectronics NV (ADR) (STM) and International Game Technology Ordinary Shares (IGT) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

STMicroelectronics (STM), International Game Technology (IGT) and America Movil (AMX) shareholders, unfortunately, can't ask for a do-over.

Why Guess?, Inc. (GES) Stock is Falling Today

Guess? (GES) shares fell as an analyst warned of declining traffic on the retail segment related to the company, which will result in lower sales.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: CA, Inc. (CA), Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) and Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ALXN)

The resent spate of selling is claiming more casualties as shares of Autodesk (ADSK), Alexion (ALXN) and CA are all breaking through key technical trendlines.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Snap Inc. (SNAP), Apricus Biosciences Inc (APRI) and e.l.f. Beauty Inc (ELF)

Snap Inc. (SNAP) is fading Thursday, while smaller stocks Apricus Biosciences (APRI) and e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) are surging by double digits.