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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: American Express Company (AXP), International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) and Skyworks Solutions Inc (SWKS)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
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

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
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

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
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

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
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

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

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Priceline Group Inc (PCLN), Kroger Co (KR) and Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)

By Johnson Research Group
Traders looking for strong bullish trends in the otherwise weak retail sector need look no further than shares of Costco (COST), Krogers (KR) and Priceline (PCLN).

Thursday’s Vital Data: Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Rite Aid Corporation (RAD) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Netflix (NFLX) posts another blowout quarter, Rite Aid (RAD) put options soar on Walgreens (WBA) deal expectations and Alibaba (BABA) active ahead of earnings.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), CSX Corporation (CSX) and Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Netflix (NFLX) explodes higher Thursday after Q4 earnings, CSX Corporation (CSX) soars on activist involvement and Tesla (TSLA) gets an upgrade.

The Dow Jones Transportation Average Predicts More Strength to Come

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The markets are still in hesitation mode and the Dow Jones remains shy of 20,000, but there's no need to fear.

Trade of the Day: Western Digital Corp (WDC) Stock Is in a Strong Bull Channel

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Western Digital continues to look strong, making this a good time to revise the price target for WDC stock upward.

Stocks Mixed on Yellen, Earnings

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
U.S. equities bounced around the unchanged line on Wednesday as traders focused on the flow of fourth-quarter earnings results and fresh comments from Federal Reserve Board Chair Janet Yellen.

Why CSX Corporation (CSX), Target Corporation (TGT) and Cameco Corp (USA) (CCJ) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Cameco (CCJ), Target (TGT) and CSX used more than their fair share of red ink on Wednesday. Here's what you need to know.

Breakdown Alert: Citigroup Inc (C), UnitedHealth Group Inc (UNH), General Electric Company (GE)

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
UnitedHealth (UNH), Citigroup (C) and General Electric (GE) slipped on Wednesday, putting them in at least short-term technical danger.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Ford Motor Company (F) and Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple (AAPL) call options up on U.K. App Store price hike, Ford (F) sees falling sales in EU, Netflix (NFLX) earnings and acquisition speculation on tap.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Citigroup Inc (C), Target Corporation (TGT) and United Continental Holdings Inc (UAL)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Citigroup (C) and United Continental (UAL) dip after earnings, while Target (TGT) serves up a warning for its fourth quarter.

The S&P 500 Is Hesitating Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
While long-term traders are probably going bargain-hunting after the inauguration, traders can find opportunities now.

Trade of the Day: Monsanto Company (MON) Stock May Surge to Buyout Price

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With Monsanto's buyout by Bayer looking more likely, this may be a good time for investors to grab some MON stock.

Stocks Hit as Trump Slams the Dollar

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
In the end, the Dow Jones lost 0.3%, the S&P dropped 0.3%, the Nasdaq lost 0.6% and the Russell 2000 ended the day 1.4% lower.
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