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

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

However, volume lagged and profit-taking robbed the index of a triple-digit gain.

Stocks Continue Soaring on Yellen’s Dovishness

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

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

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)

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)

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

The S&P 500 closed above its bearish resistance line.

Stocks Get a Boost as April Rate Risk Fades

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

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

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)

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)

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

The failure of the Dow Jones Transportation Average to hold above support is not a good sign.

Stocks Finished Mixed on Economic Slowdown

In the end, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.1%, the S&P 500 managed a 0.1% move higher, the Nasdaq Composite took a 0.1% haircut and the Russell 2000 finished the day 0.1% higher.

Why Fitbit Inc (FIT), Pandora Media Inc (P) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Fitbit (FIT), Pandora Media (P) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX) used more than their fair share of red ink on Monday. Here's the deal.

Why Alder Biopharmaceuticals Inc (ALDR), Finish Line Inc (FINL) and Time Warner Inc (TWX) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

While the overall performance of U.S. stocks today was not great, super drugs, a super upgrade and super heroes explain why ALDR, FINL and TWX are three of today's best stocks.

Monday’s Vital Data: Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) and Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA)

Tesla Motors (TSLA) put options are rising ahead of its Model 3 debut, Amazon (AMZN) teams up with Comcast (CMCSA) and Netflix (NFLX) admits to throttling wireless bandwidth.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: General Motors Company (GM), Credit Suisse Group AG (ADR) (CS) and Cal-Maine Foods Inc (CALM)

General Motors (GM) recalls Chevy Malibus, Credit Suisse (CS) agrees to settle a mortgages case and Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) releases third-quarter results.