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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The Dow Jones Industrial Average Still Looking Up

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
While it's still shy of 20,000, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is still trying its hardest -- slowly -- to get there.

Trade of the Day: WPX Energy Inc (WPX) Stock Powering Double-Digit Gains

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Look for WPX stock to make another move to the upside as it moves toward breaking out of a flag formation.

Dow Brushes Against 20,000 on Weak Jobs Report

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
In the end, the Dow gained 0.3%, the S&P added 0.4%, the Nasdaq wafted up 0.6 and the Russell 2000 finished lower by 0.3%.

Why Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (REGN), Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd ADR (TEVA) and AT&T Inc. (T) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA), AT&T (T) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) never even had a prayer of making gains on Friday.

3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI), Hasbro, Inc. (HAS) and Moody’s Corporation (MCO)

By Johnson Research Group
Activision (ATVI), Hasbro (HAS) and Moody's (MCO) shares are all seeing pressure from their charts as recent short-term rallies have run their course straight into trendline resistance.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: Amgen, Inc. (AMGN), Gap Inc (GPS) and PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Amgen (AMGN) won a key patent dispute, Gap (GPS) posts strong holiday sales and PriceSmart (PSMT) profit rises ahead of Friday's trading.

Friday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) and J C Penney Company Inc (JCP)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple (AAPL) options rise on a Guggenheim “buy” amid India fight, JCPenney (JCP) is dragged lower by shoddy results and Netflix (NFLX) gets a boost from Diller comments.

The Nasdaq’s Dull Roar Is Still a Good Roar

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The Nasdaq quietly made its way to new highs on Thursday. The minor selling in the other major indices? Don't sweat it.

Trade of the Day: Buy Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) for 18% Gains

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Steel Dynamics (STLD) has already outpaced my expectations, but it's time to set our sights even higher as more positive technicals bubble up.

Stocks Wilt as Post-Election Trade Reverses

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
In the end, the Dow lost 0.2%, the S&P lost 0.1%, the Nasdaq bucked the trend to gain 0.2% and the Russell 2000 lost 1.2%.

Why Macy’s Inc (M), Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) and Gartner Inc (IT) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Macy's (M), Gartner (IT) and Constellation Brands (STZ) never even had a chance of making forward progress on Thursday.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Bank of America Corp. (BAC), Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) and Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America (BAC) options traders gear up for earnings, Tesla Motors (TSLA) falls short on deliveries and Delta (DAL) lifts Q4 forecast.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Kohl’s Corporation (KSS), Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (HALO) and Sears Holdings Corp (SHLD)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Kohl's (KSS) is battered by an awful holiday performance, Sears (SHLD) sells off Craftsman and Halozyne (HALO) reports strong trial data.

S&P 500 Needs to Hold This Vital Level

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The S&P 500 has surged the last couple of trading sessions, but if it drops under 2,250 again it may have a harder time getting back through.

Trade of the Day: Nucor Corporation (NUE) Stock Ready to Surge

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Nucor has been building a base, and an incoming president focused on infrastructure bodes well for NUE stock and investors.

Dow Jones Closes Within Reach of 20,000

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
In the end, the Dow gained 0.3%, the S&P wafted up 0.6%, the Nasdaq gained 0.9% and the Russell 2000 ended the day 2.3% higher.

Why Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO), Kroger Co (KR) and Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Kroger (KR), Valero Energy (VLO) and Cisco Systems (CSCO) didn't jump on the bullish bandwagon on this week's hump-day.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) and Ford Motor Company (F)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) options surge ahead of ex-dividend and earnings, Verizon (VZ) upped to “buy” and Ford (F) cancels Mexico plant plans.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA), Agile Therapeutics Inc (AGRX) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (REGN)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Tesla Motors (TSLA) dips on a vehicle deliveries miss, Agile Therapeutics (AGRX) tanks on trial results and Regeneron (REGN) suffers a legal defeat.
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