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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Stock Picking is Paramount in This Risky Market

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Stick with only the most fundamentally sound stocks at these levels.

Wall Street Turns Frantic Ahead of Jobs Report

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
On the economic front, initial jobless claims climbed to 276,000 from 270,000 for its third consecutive gain. But this was also the 56th consecutive week below the 300,000 level.

Why Allergan plc Ordinary Shares (AGN), Deere & Company (DE) and Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Allergan plc (AGN), Deere & Company (DE) and Micron Technology (MU) never even had a fighting chance of making gains on Thursday.

Why Fitbit Inc (FIT), Medivation Inc (MDVN) and Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
While the broader market was not all that exciting today, new product launches and takeover rumors made FIT, MDVN and TSLA three of today's best stocks.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) and Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Netflix (NFLX) self-throttling draws FCC ire, Valeant (VRX) options volume jumps on increased default woes and Micron (MU) reports a narrowed Q2 loss.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG), Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) and Medivation Inc (MDVN)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Chipotle (CMG) may be adding a burger chain under its fold, Micron (MU) posted a quarterly loss that was narrower than estimates and suitors are lining up to buy Medivation (MDVN).

Dow Breaks Through Bearish Resistance Line

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
However, volume lagged and profit-taking robbed the index of a triple-digit gain.

Stocks Continue Soaring on Yellen’s Dovishness

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
In the end, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.5%, the S&P 500 added 0.4%, the Nasdaq Composite went up 0,.5% and the Russell 2000 ended with a 0.1% gain.

Why Boeing Co (BA), Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Boeing (BA), Paychex (PAYX) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX) were suspiciously left out of the rally on Wednesday.

Why Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU), Metlife Inc (MET) and Sonic Corporation (SONC) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Equity investors know the Fed will remain in focus, but other catalysts explain why MET, LULU and SONC are three of today's best stocks.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Bank of America Corp (BAC), SunEdison Inc (SUNE) and Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America (BAC) options surge on dovish interest rate commentary, while a SunEdison (SUNE) bankruptcy edges closer and Amazon (AMZN) eyes Berlin.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY), Sonic Corporation (SONC) and Verint Systems Inc. (VRNT)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Sonic (SONC) looks to open Wednesday higher thanks to earnings. Dave & Busters (PLAY) and Verint Systems (VRNT) won't be nearly so lucky.

Fed Pushes Market Into Maximum Resistance

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The S&P 500 closed above its bearish resistance line.

Stocks Get a Boost as April Rate Risk Fades

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
In the end, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.6%, the S&P 500 wafted up 0.9%, the Nasdaq Composite finished 1.7% higher and the Russell 2000 ended the day with a 2.7% gain.

Why Baker Hughes Incorporated (BHI), Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) and Medivation Inc (MDVN) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Hughes Incorporated (BHI), Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) and Medivation Inc (MDVN) all ended Tuesday's session with notable losses.

Why Ambarella Inc (AMBA), Keryx Biopharmaceuticals (KERX) and Lennar Corporation (LEN) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
While the Fed was in focus once again today, that did not prevent AMBA, KERX and LEN from being three of the day's best stocks.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Facebook Inc (FB) and Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple’s (AAPL) fight with the FBI is finally over, Facebook (FB) options rise on ratings reiteration and Netflix (NFLX) jumps on a Wedbush upgrade.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Foot Locker, Inc. (FL), Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ALXA) and Puma Biotechnology, Inc. (PBYI)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Foot Locker (FL) will step up to the S&P 500, but Alexza (ALXA) is in serious trouble and Puma Biotechnology (PBYI) pushes back an important filing.

Transports Give Cautionary Signal

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The failure of the Dow Jones Transportation Average to hold above support is not a good sign.
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