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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3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (BMY), Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) and Hasbro, Inc. (HAS)

Shares of Cincinnati Financial (CINF), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) and Hasbro (HAS) are all hitting overbought readings.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Barrick Gold Corporation (USA) (ABX), Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) and Tripadvisor Inc (TRIP)

Several companies reported on their latest quarterly earnings data, including Barrick Gold (ABX), Cisco (CSCO) and TripAdvisor (TRIP) Wednesday.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Groupon Inc (GRPN) and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (BMY)

Apple (AAPL) is the No. 1 smartphone seller in Q4, Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) options spike on buyout rumors and Groupon (GRPN) soars on strong earnings.

Trade of the Day: Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) Waves a Bull Flag

Gold stocks are on the rise, and the Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) is waving the bulls' banner. It's time to go long GDX.

The Technology Sector Won’t Give Up Its Dominance

Technology stocks like Apple (AAPL) and Facebook (FB) aren't being driven up on thin air. Real results and tangible tailwinds are doing the work.

Stocks Continue Record-Breaking Run

In the end, the Dow Jones gained 0.5%, the S&P wafted up 0.5%, the Nasdaq added 0.6% and the Russell 2000 gained 0.5%.

Why Fossil Group Inc (FOSL), LendingClub Corp (LC) and American International Group Inc (AIG) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

American International (AIG), Fossil (FOSL) and LendingClub (LC) shareholder's couldn't wait for hump-day's trading action to end.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B), Fossil Group Inc (FOSL) and Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)

Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A,BRK.B) are investing in airlines, Fossil (FOSL) reports earnings and Merck (MRK) halts Alzheimer's study.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), Cisco Systems, Inc (CSCO) and Twitter Inc (TWTR)

Micron (MU) calls climb on NOR business sale, Cisco Systems (CSCO) options rise ahead of earnings and Twitter (TWTR) surges on Dorsey $7 million buy.

It Would Be “Unwise” to Delay Rate Hikes

The bullishness is still showing in the S&P 500 and others, which the reaction to potential rate hike confirms.

Trade of the Day: This Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock Dip Is a Buy

A lower-risk entry beckons in Nvidia (NVDA) following earnings. Heed the call with this NVDA stock play.

S&P 500 Defies Hawkish Yellen, Hits New Highs Again

The S&P 500 continued to reset all-time highs on Tuesday despite hawkish remarks from Fed chair Janet Yellen. But warning signs are creeping in.

Why Hibbett Sports, Inc. (HIBB), Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd (NAK) and FLIR Systems, Inc. (FLIR) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

FLIR Systems (FLIR), Hibbett Sports (HIBB) and Northern Dynasty Minerals (NAK) couldn't win for losing on Tuesday.

Kate Spade & Co (KATE) Stock Jumps on More Buyout Buzz

Kate Spade & Co (KATE) shares grew more than 5% Tuesday amid growing rumors that a buyer may soon sweep up the company as an auction begins.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Nvidia Corporation (NVDA), 3M Co (MMM) and Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS)

Nvidia (NVDA) shares are 10% lower after earnings, while shares of Goldman Sachs (GS) and 3M (MMM) are breaking above their recent trading ranges.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: General Motors Company (GM), Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL) and OneMain Holdings Inc (OMF)

General Motors (GM) rises on M&A chatter, OneMain Holdings (OMF) surges on earnings and Arch Capital (ACGL) stagnates despite its own solid report.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Tesla Inc (TSLA), Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) and Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)

Tesla (TSLA) gains on Model 3 production speculation, Gilead (GILD) call options up ahead of HIV treatment data, Microsoft (MSFT) trades ex-dividend.

Red Flags are Waving in the Last Place We Want Them

The S&P 500 may still be making gains, but those gains are getting tougher to make, and we saw some serious problems start to surface Monday.

Trade of the Day: New High for Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Beckons to Bulls

Apple Inc. shares closed at record highs on Monday. And while AAPL stock remains extended, profits are available in this play.