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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 Stocks to Watch on Friday: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) and Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Earnings season continued as Microsoft (MSFT), PayPal (PYPL) and Starbucks (SBUX) posted quarterly results.

Dow Jones Industrial Average Continues the Climb

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The Dow Jones Industrial Average continues its push above 20,000, while the S&P 500 may be ready to close its latest gap.

Trade of the Day: Home Depot Inc (HD) Stock Building Up to More Gains

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Home Depot is at the head of a number of positive developments, meaning HD stock could aim for double-digit gains.

Why Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM), Mattel, Inc. (MAT) and Whirlpool Corporation (WHR) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Mattel (MAT), Whirlpool (WHR) and Qualcomm (QCOM) were all deep in the red today, sent there by poor quarterly results.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), F5 Networks, Inc. (FFIV) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)

By Johnson Research Group
Caterpillar (CAT) and F5 Networks (FFIV) shares are trading lower after earnings, while Alibaba (BABA) is ready to continue its moonshot rally back to its all-time highs.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: eBay Inc (EBAY), Mattel, Inc. (MAT) and Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
EBay Inc (EBAY), Mattel, Inc. (MAT) and Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) all posted their latest financial reports after the bell Wednesday afternoon.

Thursday’s Vital Data: eBay Inc (EBAY), Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) and Rite Aid Corporation (RAD)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
eBay (EBAY) surges on earnings, Amazon.com (AMZN) options gear up for a strong quarter and Rite Aid (RAD) silent on Walgreens (WBA) deal.

Trade of the Day: Commercial Metals Company (CMC) Is on the Road to more Gains

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Commercial Metals Company has been consolidating in a saucer pattern, and CMC stock looks ready for a move toward $25.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Busts Through 20,000, Looks Ahead

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The 20,000 level is holding the Dow Jones Industrial Average back no longer -- and the S&P 500 is still on the march too.

Dow 20,000 Becomes Reality as Trump Economy Whirs Into Action

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
The Dow ended above 20,000, with a 0.8% gain, the S&P gained 0.8%, the Nasdaq saw a 1% boost and the Russell 2000 ended the day 1% higher.

Why Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX), State Street Corp (STT) and Textron Inc. (TXT) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
State Street (STT), Textron (TXT) and Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) were all taken out behind the woodshed on hump-day, though for understandable reasons.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO), Mosaic Co (MOS) and Intel Corporation (INTC)

By Johnson Research Group
Shares of Mosaic (MOS) rallied above key resistance yesterday ahead of earnings, while Intel (INTC) and Cisco (CSCO) are making rumblings.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Alcoa Corp (AA), Cree, Inc. (CREE) and Seagate Technology PLC (STX)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Alcoa (AA), Cree (CREE) and Seagate Technology (STX) all are heading higher Wednesday on the strength of their most recent earnings reports.

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.
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