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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Hottest Financial Stocks Now – OCN UBCP PHH NRT

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

Why GoPro Inc (GPRO), Perrigo Company plc Ordinary Shares (PRGO) and Xerox Corp (XRX) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

GoPro (GPRO), Perrigo Company (PRGO) and Xerox (XRX) couldn't win for losing on Monday. Here's the deal.

Why Dish Network Corp (DISH), Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings (LH) and Tribune Publishing Co (TPUB) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Although it was a slack start to the week for stocks, Dish Network (DISH), Laboratory Corp. (LH) and Tribune Publishing (TPUB) fought off the gloominess to deliver significant upside.

Monday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Baxter International Inc (BAX) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)

Options traders gear up for reports from Apple (AAPL) and Baxter (BAX), while Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) soars on Q1 earnings beat.

3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Bank of America Corp (BAC), Citigroup Inc (C) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM)

Watch the stock charts of Bank of America (BAC), Citigroup (C) and JPMorgan Chase (JPM) as the Federal Reserve prepares for a Wednesday update on its policies.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Intel Corporation (INTC) and Sarepta Therapeutics Inc (SRPT)

Apple (AAPL) looks ahead to what could be dour Q2 earnings this week, Intel (INTC) is sliding after last week's workforce cut and Sarepta (SRPT) shares were halted amid an FDA meeting.

This Could be a Make-or-Break Week for Stocks

A number of important earnings reports will be key to whether the recent rally can continue.

Dow Jones Holds 18,000 Despite Weak Tech Earnings

In the end, the Dow Jones gained 0.1%, the S&P 500 was unchanged, the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.8% and the Russell 2000 gained 1%.

Why Comerica Incorporated (CMA), Sarepta Therapeutics Inc (SRPT) and SunTrust Banks, Inc. (STI) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Although it was not an inspiring end to the week for stocks, CMA, SRPT and STI stood tall, landing in the best stocks of the day club.

Why American Airlines Group Inc (AAL), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

American Airlines (AAL), Microsoft (MSFT) and Starbucks (SBUX) ended the trading week one day too late.

3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: Boeing Co (BA), Procter & Gamble Co (PG) and The Coca-Cola Co (KO)

With some of the fears about earnings season coming to fruition, the short-term future may not look rosy for KO, BA and PG.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: Alphabet Inc (GOOG, GOOGL), Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) and Visa Inc (V)

Alphabet (GOOG,GOOGL) earnings were off the mark, Starbucks (SBUX) revenue misses expectations and Visa (V) lowered its revenue projections.

Bearish Reversal is Another Warning Sign

Thursday offered selling confirmation after Wednesday's buying exhaustion.

Major Indices Slide as Earnings Disappoint

In the end, the Dow lost 0.6% to close below the 18,000 level, the S&P dropped 0.5%, the Nasdaq lost 0.1% and the Russell 2000 fell by 0.6%.

Why Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS), United Continental Holdings Inc (UAL) and Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Las Vegas Sands (LVS), United Continental (UAL) and Verizon (VZ) never even had a prayer of bullishness on Thursday.

Why Energy Transfer Equity LP (ETE), Under Armour Inc (UA) and Viacom, Inc. (VIAB) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Weak was not the order of the day for ETE, UA and VIA, a trio that made up three of today's best stocks.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Bank of America Corp (BAC), Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM)

Bank of America (BAC) call options rise on Jim Cramer comments, Apple (AAPL) shares continue to falter and Exxon’s (XOM) Julia oil field ahead of schedule.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Mattel, Inc. (MAT), Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) and Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)

Mattel (MAT) reports poor earnings, Qualcomm's (QCOM) chip shipments forecast disappoints and Yum Brands (YUM) exceeds earnings expectations.

Stocks Grow More Dangerous by the Day

Breadth is weakening as the market becomes more and more overbought.