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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Why Davita Inc (DVA), J C Penney Company Inc (JCP) and Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Davita (DVA), JCPenney (JCP) and Acuity Brands (AYI) investors were wishing the weekend lasted one more day on Monday.

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: CSX Corporation (CSX), Intel Corporation (INTC) and Bank of America Corp (BAC)

This week, CSX (CSX), Intel (INTC) and Bank of America (BAC) are ready to swing back into action on earnings results.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) and Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA)

Amazon's (AMZN) Alexa will be in Volkswagens, Alphabet (GOOGL) minivans will hit the road and Tesla (TSLA) is pushing further ahead with self-driving tech.

Monday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) and AT&T Inc. (T)

Facebook (FB) stock faces a “death cross,” Nvidia (NVDA) options mixed on Audi AI-powered car deal and AT&T (T) stumbles on Trump merger concerns.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Still Looking Up

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

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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

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

Nucor has been building a base, and an incoming president focused on infrastructure bodes well for NUE stock and investors.