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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Tuesday’s Vital Data: Alcoa Inc (AA), Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK) and Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)

Alcoa (AA) options surge ahead of Q1 results, Chesapeake (CHK) soars on credit deal and Netflix (NFLX) stock stays neutral on Disney (DIS) buyout speculation.

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Bank of America Corp (BAC), Citigroup Inc (C) and General Motors Corporation (GM)

Bank of America (BAC), Citigroup (C) and General Motors (GM) are all sporting enough warning signs in their charts to warrant a closer eye right now.

3 Stocks on Watch on Tuesday: Alcoa Inc (AA), Juniper Networks, Inc. (JNPR) and Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO)

Alcoa (AA) is slumping to kick off the Q1 earnings season, Juniper Networks (JNPR) issued a warning and Marathon Oil (MRO) also will be on the move Tuesday.

My Top Gold Pick Is…

Investors should take notice that miners are behaving better than stocks in other sectors.

Stocks Collapse on Low Earnings Expectations

In the end, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.1%, the S&P 500 lost 0.3%, the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.4% and the Russell 2000 lost 0.3%.

Why Hertz Global Holdings Inc (HTZ), National-Oilwell Varco, Inc. (NOV) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Hertz Global Holdings Inc (HTZ), National-Oilwell Varco, Inc. (NOV) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX) were a key part of the reason stocks got started on the wrong foot this week.

Monday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Facebook Inc (FB) and Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA)

Facebook (FB) options surge as original posting declines, Apple (AAPL) rumors tout a thinner watch and Tesla Motors (TSLA) retreats from overbought levels.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Alcoa Inc (AA), Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT)

Alcoa (AA) is about to kick off what's expected to be a disappointing Q1 earnings season, Apple's (AAPL) new iPhone is getting mixed reviews and Walmart (WMT) is cutting deep into prices.

An Infection That Could Spread to the Entire Market

The important retail sector appears to be in the midst of a massive breakdown.

Stocks Post Quiet Gains on Oil Ahead of Earnings

The Dow Jones gained 0.2%, the S&P 500 added 0.3%, the Nasdaq wafted up 0.1% and the Russell 2000 ended the day with 0.2% gain.

Why Amira Nature Foods Ltd (ANFI), Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) and Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (ULTA) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Markets rebounded a little for Friday, aided by ANFI, JACK and ULTA, which earned best stocks of the day status.

Why L Brands Inc (LB), LinkedIn Corp (LNKD) and Twitter Inc (TWTR) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

L Brands Inc (LB), LinkedIn Corp (LNKD) and Twitter Inc (TWTR) spent Friday fighting a losing battle.

Friday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Bank of America Corp (BAC) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX)

Apple (AAPL) options dip on a price target cut, Bank of America (BAC) earnings expectations are lowered and Valeant (VRX) cuts a deal with creditors.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: Ruby Tuesday, Inc. (RT), Gap Inc (GPS) and Abiomed, Inc. (ABMD)

Ruby Tuesday (RT) missed quarterly earnings expectations, Gap (GPS) sales continued their downward trend and Abiomed (ABMD) got good news from the FDA.

My Downside Target for the S&P 500 Is…

We could see a full 50% retracement of the recent rally.

S&P 500 Wipes Out Year’s Gains on Global Turmoil

In the end, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1%, the S&P 500 dropped 1.2%, the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.5% and the Russell 2000 lost 1.5%.

Why CarMax, Inc (KMX), Charles Schwab Corp (SCHW) and Citigroup Inc (C) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

CarMax (KMX), Charles Schwab (SCHW) and Citigroup (C) used more than their fair share of red ink on Thursday. Here's what investors need to know.

Why Relypsa Inc (RLYP), SL Industries, Inc. (SLI) and Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Even with the Thursday doldrums, RLYP, SLI and WYNN fought off that gloominess to emerge as three of today's best stocks.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Facebook Inc (FB) and Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA)

Apple (AAPL) options soar on a strong buy initiation, Tesla (TSLA) surges despite a production miss and Facebook (FB) buys content for Facebook Live.