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

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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)

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.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: American Express Company (AXP), International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) and Skyworks Solutions Inc (SWKS)

American Express Company (AXP) reported earnings, IBM (IBM) rolls out guidance and Skyworks announces a quarterly dividend offering.

How to Trade Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock After Earnings

Alibaba (BABA) often sets up nice trading opportunities after earnings, and BABA stock is prepared for launch heading into its Q3 report.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Shows Weakening Resolve for 20,000

In addition to some weakness from the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the VIX suggests sideways movement will continue.

Trade of the Day: U. S. Bancorp (USB) Stock May Be Ready for a Fall

U.S. Bancorp reached its earlier target, but USB stock may be done with its bull channel, so investors should be cautious.

Losses Steepen as Inauguration Day Nears

U.S. equities drifted lower on Thursday, risking a breakdown out of a tight two-month consolidation range just one day ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Why Rent-A-Center Inc (RCII), GNC Holdings Inc (GNC) and The Western Union Company (WU) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

GNC, Western Union (WU) and Rent-A-Center (RCII) couldn't win for losing on Thursday. Here's what you need to know.