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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Trade of the Day: National-Oilwell Varco, Inc. (NOV) Stock Is Undervalued

Traders looking to surge with National-Oilwell Varco should buy around $48 for a gain of about $10 in NOV stock.

Stocks Mixed as Dow Inches Toward 21,000

Despite the Dow's triumphant rise, trading had a defensive tone with utilities and telecoms leading the way with rises of near 1%.

Why Tesla Inc (TSLA), Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) and L Brands Inc (LB) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Tesla (TSLA), Nvidia (NVDA) and L Brands (LB) used more than their fair share of red ink during Thursday's trading session.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Energy Select Sector SPDR (ETF) (XLE), Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) and Chevron Corporation (CVX)

Energy SPDR ETF (XLE), Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) shares have potential for a short-term bounce, but the long-term dangers appear to be growing.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Square Inc (SQ), Public Storage (PSA) and Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK)

Square Inc (SQ) jumps on a narrower Q4 loss, Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK) meets earnings expectations and Public Storage (PSA) barely tops profit estimates.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Bank of America Corp (BAC), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) and Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX)

BofA (BAC) tops for hedge funds, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) options are up on Ryzen release and Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) down on Indonesia.

You DO Know the S&P 500 Is About to Bite It, Right?

The S&P, as well as the Dow, don't look like they'll ever stop. Never once, though, has either index not managed to catch traders off guard.

Trade of the Day: Cliffs Natural Resources Inc (CLF) Stock Should Keep Climbing

While Cliffs Natural Resources has already made some great strides, it looks like CLF stock isn't done yet.

Why Williams Companies Inc (WMB), First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) and Texas Roadhouse Inc (TXRH) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

First Solar (FSLR), Williams Companies (WMB) and Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) couldn't win for losing on Wednesday, but for understandable reasons.

CIT Group Inc. Is Your Next Breakout Candidate

Banking stock CIT Group (CIT) is providing traders with a gift right now. CIT stock offers a well-defined risk-reward scenario for hungry bulls.

Record-Breaking Gains Continue as Oil Perks Up

In the end, the Dow Jones gained 0.6%, the S&P 500 added 0.6%, the Nasdaq gained 0.5% and the Russell 2000 ended 0.8% higher.

Why Trevena Inc (TRVN), Unilever plc (ADR) (UL) and Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), Trevena (TRVN) and Unilever (UL) got the new trading week started on the wrong foot.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Macy’s Inc (M), Home Depot Inc (HD) and Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)

Macy's (M), Walmart (WMT) and Home Depot (HD) kicked off the heaviest week of retail earnings for the season with great results.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Tesla Inc (TSLA) and Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)

Apple (AAPL) options up on Apple Pay growth, Tesla (TSLA) traders gear up for earnings and Amazon (AMZN) joins all-time high territory.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Home Depot Inc (HD), Kraft Heinz Co (KHC) and Apple Inc. (AAPL)

Home Depot (HD) is up on an earnings beat, Apple (AAPL) makes an acquisition and Kraft Heinz (KHC) quickly bails from a proposed merger.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Is Still Flexing its Muscles

The Dow Jones Industrial Average made another all-time intraday high last week, leaving the bears sad on the sidelines.

Trade of the Day: Boeing Co (BA) Stock Still Soaring

Take a third swing at profits in BA stock, targeting a move to about $200 in Boeing thanks to a positive trend.

Stocks Inch Higher Ahead of Holiday Weekend

In the end, the Dow gained a fraction, the S&P 500 gained 0.2%, the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.4% and the Russell 2000 gained 0.1%.

Why UnitedHealth Group Inc (UNH), J M Smucker Co (SJM) and Campbell Soup Company (CPB) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

The trading week couldn't end soon enough for Campbell Soup Company (CPB), UnitedHealth Group (UNH) and J M Smucker (SJM).