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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Wednesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Facebook Inc (FB) and Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple (AAPL) options falter on downgrade, Facebook (FB) preps for earnings and Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) surges on Trump but falls on earnings.

The S&P 500 Surges to New Highs

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
But while the S&P 500 is showing strength, the real money for investors may be in the small-cap companies.

Trade of the Day: Cliffs Natural Resources Inc (CLF) Stock Is a Solid Investment

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Cliffs Natural Resources has been a strong performer in the last few year, and the current pullback is a great time to get into CLF stock.

Markets Hit All-Time Highs on $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
In the stock market, the Dow wafted up 0.6%, the S&P 500 moved up 0.6%, the Nasdaq gained 0.8%% and the Russell 2000 ended 1.6% higher.

Why AK Steel Holding Corporation (AKS), BT Group plc (ADR) (BT) and Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
AK Steel (AKS), BT Group (BT) and Verizon (VZ) couldn't win for losing on Tuesday, but there's little doubt as to why.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA), Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) and Intel Corporation (INTC)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alibaba (BABA) call options surged ahead of earnings blowout, Qualcomm (QCOM) sinks on Apple (AAPL) lawsuit and Intel (INTC) calls rise ahead of earnings.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Verizon (VZ) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) are dipping after their quarterly reports, while Apple (AAPL) suffers another downgrade.

Don’t Worry About This Dip in the Russell 2000 … Yet

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
While the Russell 2000 may be showing some weakness, it's too early to tell if it's a significant move or just a slight correction.

Trade of the Day: Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI) Stock Looks to Rack Up Gains

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Activision Blizzard looks like it's setting up for a move higher, maybe all the way to $52, making ATVI stock a good short- or long-term buy.

Stocks Fall as President Trump Gets to Work

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
In the end, the Dow Jones lost 0.1%, the S&P 500 lost 0.3%, the Nasdaq lost a fraction and the Russell 2000 lost 0.3%.

Why Rite Aid Corporation (RAD), Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) and Halliburton Company (HAL) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Qualcomm (QCOM), Halliburton (HAL) and Rite Aid (RAD) used more than their fair share of red ink on the first trading day of the week.

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM), Walt Disney Co (DIS) and Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE)

By Johnson Research Group
Shares of Qualcomm (QCOM) are trading lower on news and downgrades; meanwhile, Disney (DIS) and Adobe (ADBE) are ready to continue their march higher.

Monday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Rite Aid Corporation (RAD) and International Business Machines Corp. (IBM)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple (AAPL) options surge on iPad news, FTC balks at Rite Aid (RAD) buyout and IBM (IBM) rallies on strong earnings.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: AT&T Inc. (T), McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) and Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
AT&T (T) is losing cellphone subscribers, McDonald's (MCD) posts a Q4 beat and Tesla Motors (TSLA) provides an update about its future updates.

With Trump in Office, The S&P 500 Is Free to Try for Another Breakout

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
While the Dow Jones Industrial Average is still showing trepidation, more certainty should help the S&P 500.

Trade of the Day: Oracle Corporation (ORCL) Stock on Cloud 9

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Range-bound ORCL stock has shown strong cloud growth, which should mean Oracle is due for a leg-up in the markets.

Stocks Close off Highs on Inauguration Day

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
On Trump's Inauguration Day, the Dow moved up 0.5%, the S&P wafted up 0.3%, the Nasdaq gained 0.3% and the Russell 2000 finished up 0.4%.

Why Rite Aid Corporation (RAD), General Electric Company (GE) and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (BMY) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Rite Aid (RAD), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) and General Electric (GE) ended the trading week on a bearish foot.

3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: Aetna Inc (AET), Facebook Inc (FB) and Visa Inc (V)

By Johnson Research Group
Shares of Facebook (FB) and Visa (V) have extended themselves too far ahead of their earnings reports, while Aetna (AET) shares appear to be setting up for an easy rally after being neglected for the last month.
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