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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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.

Stocks Finished Mixed on Economic Slowdown

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
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

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
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

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
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)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
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)

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

Nasdaq Tests Important Support

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The index reversed from it Thursday, but a close below it would be a point for the bears.

Stocks Finish Mixed Ahead of Easter Holiday

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
In the end, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.1%, the S&P 500 lost a fraction, the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.1% and the Russell 2000 pulled off a 0.4% gain.

Why Antero Midstream Partners LP (AM), Portola Pharmaceuticals Inc (PTLA) and Paypal Holdings Inc (PYPL) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Paypal (PYPL), Portola Pharmaceuticals (PTLA) and Antero Midstream Partners (AM) went into the Good Friday break on the heels of a very bad Thursday.

Why Pandora Media Inc (P), TiVo Inc. (TIVO) and United States Steel Corporation (X) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Pressure was not the order of the day for P, TIVO and X as buyout rumors and analyst chatter helped make these three of today's best stocks.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Nike Inc (NKE), Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX), and Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nike (NKE) put options climb after revenue miss, Freeport (FCX) plummets alongside commodities, Tesla (TSLA) retreats from overbought levels.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Newmont Mining Corp (NEM), Nike Inc (NKE) and Halliburton Company (HAL)

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Weakness in oil and gold have Newmont Mining (NEM) and Halliburton (HAL) looking vulnerable, while Nike (NKE) is reeling from weak quarterly results.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Office Depot Inc (ODP), Staples, Inc. (SPLS) and PVH Corp. (PVH)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Office Depot (ODP) and Staples (SPLS) are set to head higher in Thursday's trading after a new wrinkle in its merger case. PVH Corp. (PVH) should enjoy a bump, too.

Market Running Out of Gas, But…

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Anything can happen when the major moving averages come under attack.
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