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: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) and Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF)

Tech giants Amazon (AMZN) and Microsoft (MSFT) look to benefit from their positive earnings, while Cincinnati Financial (CINF) is looking at a technical must-win ahead of earnings.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Facebook Inc (FB), Metlife Inc (MET) and Symantec Corporation (SYMC)

Facebook Inc (FB), Metlife Inc (MET) and Symantec Corporation (SYMC) reported on their latest quarterly earnings. Here's how they performed.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Facebook Inc (FB) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)

Tech earnings soar, driving heavy call options volume on Apple (AAPL), Facebook (FB) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).

The S&P 500 Holds in the Face of Uncertainty

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq need to keep holding strong though if the current trend is going to stay intact.

Trade of the Day: Canadian National Railway (USA) (CNI) Stock Going Full Steam Ahead

Canadian National Railway has spent the greater part of the last half-year in a bull channel, and CNI stock may have more to give.

Stocks Mostly Higher as Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged

In the end, the Dow Jones gained 0.1%, the S&P inched up a fraction, the Nasdaq added 0.5% and the Russell 2000 lost a fraction.

Why Pitney Bowes Inc. (PBI), Sprint Corp (S) and Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Automatic Data Processing (ADP), Pitney Bowes (PBI) and Sprint (S) couldn't win for losing on Wednesday, though for understandable reasons.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: AmerisourceBergen Corp. (ABC), Baxter International Inc (BAX) and Danaher Corporation (DHR)

Baxter (BAX) and AmerisourceBergen (ABC) have broken into volatility rallies after their positive results, while Danaher (DHR) is likely to fall back into its trading range.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) and Match Group Inc (MTCH)

Apple (AAPL), Electronic Arts (EA) and Match Group (MTCH) posted their quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, with one posting gains.

The S&P 500 Forecasts Good Times Ahead

As the saying goes, as the S&P 500 goes in January, so goes the year, and if that holds true 2017 should be a pleasant one for the markets.

Trade of the Day: Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock No Longer a Home Run

Apple Inc. posted an earnings beat, but that might not mean AAPL stock is going to make significant post-earnings gains.

The Dow Jones Continues Its Drift From 20,000

In the end, the Dow Jones lost 0.5%, the S&P shed 0.1%, the Nasdaq gained a fraction and the Russell 2000 finished the day 0.7% lower.

Why United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS), Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ADR) (TEVA) and Under Armour Inc (UAA) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Under Armour (UAA), Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (TEVA) and United Parcel Service (UPS) led Tuesday's bearish charge.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT), Altria Group Inc (MO) and Walt Disney Co (DIS)

Traders are running Disney (DIS) and Altria (MO) stock too high, while Walmart (WMT) shares slip back into a bear market.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (AEIS), GGP Inc (GGP) and Sanmina Corp (SANM)

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (AEIS), GGP Inc (GGP) and Sanmina Corp (SANM) all reported their quarterly earnings after hours Monday.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Rite Aid Corporation (RAD), Bank of America Corp (BAC) and Pfizer Inc. (PFE)

Rite Aid (RAD) put options soar as Walgreens (WBA) cuts offer, Bank of America (BAC) mixed despite deregulation rumors and Pfizer (PFE) whiffs earnings.

Markets Endure Their First Big Test of Trump’s Presidency

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped back before the 20,000 level yesterday, but the real test for the markets is still coming.

2 Ways to Trade Facebook Inc (FB) Stock After Earnings

Facebook (FB) is set to report its latest quarterly earnings on Wednesday. Right now, I see two opportunities in Facebook stock.

Trade of the Day: Eagle Materials, Inc. (EXP) Stock Still Building Up

It looks like the current pullback in Eagle Materials is short term, so investors may want to prepare to ride EXP stock higher.