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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Friday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and United States Steel Corporation (X)

Apple (AAPL) options ramp up ahead of earnings, Microsoft (MSFT) rises on 116% spike in cloud revenue, United States Steel (X) traders bet on pre-earnings run

Has the Dow Hit Its Top?

Trading remains tightly range-bound for the time being, with earnings or a rate hike the most likely coming catalysts for a break.

Trade of the Day: Cree, Inc. (CREE) a Perfect Short Setup

Several bearish events on the CREE stock chart suggest traders should prepare for more pain to come for Cree.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – DAC EDN USDP GLOP

The following stocks were moving the Transportation sector today.

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – LXU CXRX EIGR PTI

The following stocks were the biggest movers and shakers in the Manufacturing sector today.

Biggest Movers in Retail Trade Stocks Now – PRTS BBRG HABT BGFV

The Retail Trade sector saw plenty of trading activity today, including the following leaders and losers.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – EVI EVDY ZIOP NXTD

The Services sector saw plenty of trading activity today, including the following leaders and losers.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – ZAIS JYNT AAMC REFR

The following stocks were the biggest movers and shakers in the Financial sector today.

Hottest Mining Stocks Now – GPRK EMES ECT MPET

The following stocks were moving the Mining sector today.

Why Union Pacific Corporation (UNP), eBay Inc (EBAY) and Tractor Supply Company (TSCO) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Tractor Supply Company (TSCO), eBay (EBAY) and Union Pacific (UNP) never even had a chance of making forward progress on Thursday.

Why American Express Company (AXP), Mattel, Inc. (MAT) and Snap-on Incorporated (SNA) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

While a two-day rally for stocks ended Thursday, AXP, MAT and SNA found ways to shine as Thursday's best stocks.

Hottest Retail Trade Stocks Now – RAD WBA DPLO CBD

The following stocks were the biggest movers and shakers in the Retail Trade sector today.

Biggest Movers in Mining Stocks Now – CRK MAG PTR PZE

The Mining sector saw plenty of trading activity today, including the following leaders and losers.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – AXP RBPAA BK IBN

The Financial sector saw plenty of trading activity today, including the following leaders and losers.

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – SPU ABEO SNA TTPH

The Manufacturing sector saw plenty of trading activity today, including the following leaders and losers.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – URI HDP RST CSLT

The Services sector saw plenty of trading activity today, including the following leaders and losers.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – TOPS SHIP LSTR CVTI

The following stocks were moving the Transportation sector today.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: eBay Inc (EBAY), American Express Company (AXP) and Kinder Morgan Inc (KMI)

American Express (AXP) and Kinder Morgan (KMI) are rising thanks to earnings, but someone will need to pick eBay (EBAY) off the floor.

Trade of the Day: Buy FedEx Corporation (FDX) Stock at THIS Price

FedEx (FDX) has already broken out into an uptrend. Wait for it to pull back to this target, then snap up FedEx stock as you can.