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 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Stryker Corporation (SYK), ConAgra Foods Inc (CAG) and Cerner Corporation (CERN)

Although some short-term selling may be in store for Cerner (CERN), it, along with Conagra (CAG) and Stryker (SYK) continue to see bullish trends.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Amkor Technology, Inc. (AMKR), Cognex Corporation (CGNX) and Texas Roadhouse Inc (TXRH)

Several companies posted quarterly earnings, including Amkor (AMTX), Cognex (CGNX) and Texas Roadhouse (TXRH).

Oil Narrowly Averts a Death Cross

Monday's high downside volume looked very much like a selling climax.

Trade of the Day: Momentum Could Carry X Stock Much Higher

United States Steel Corporation broke out from a double-top following earnings.

Stock Market Today: Market Bliss as Crude Oil Craters

In the end, the Dow Jones lost 0.2%, the S&P 500 lost 0.1%, the Nasdaq gained 0.4% and the Russell 2000 ended the day 0.1% lower.

Why Keryx Biopharmaceuticals (KERX), Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras (ADR) (PBR) and SolarCity Corp (SCTY) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Keryx (KERX), Petrobras (PBR) and SolarCity (SCTY) shareholders should have made last weekend a three-day break.

Why Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc (IONS), Newell Brands Inc (NWL) and Trina Solar Limited (ADR) (TSL) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

It was a slow start to the week and the month of August, but IONS, NWL and TSL delivered some Monday excitement.

Biggest Movers in Mining Stocks Now – RIGP NSU GBR GPRK

The following stocks were moving the Mining sector today.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – KZ ASC ENT GOL

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

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – EYEG IONS HRTX ARLZ

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

Hottest Retail Trade Stocks Now – BGI PCMI CHUY FRSH

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

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – EMG PN YRD CACC

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

Hottest Services Stocks Now – FLTX MEET ETSY CLBS

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

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA), Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) and Chevron Corporation (CVX)

Tesla and Chipotle shares are seeing technical activity that should support the bulls, but Chevron's technicals are flashing cautious signals.

Monday’s Vital Data: Alphabet Inc (GOOGL), Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) and Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM)

Alphabet (GOOGL) challenges $800 after earnings, Tesla (TSLA) options volume ramps up ahead of earnings and Exxon (XOM) puts pile on miss.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: American Airlines Group Inc (AAL), Evoke Pharma Inc (EVOK) and Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)

American Airlines (AAL) is considering changing its flight policies, Evoke Pharma (EVOK) failed to meet a study target and Microsoft (MSFT) updates Microsoft 10.

Trade of the Day: Take a Bite Out of MCHP Stock on a Pullback

Microchip Technology Inc. is consolidating in a bullish flag formation.

Small and Mid Caps Breaking Out

Group rotation was one of the most prevalent features of July's advance.

Stock Market Today: Stocks Mixed on GDP Disappointment

In the end, the Dow Jones lost 0.1%, the S&P 500 gained 0.2%, the Nasdaq wafted up 0.1% and the Russell 2000 finished the day 0.2% higher.