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 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.

Nasdaq Tests Important Support

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

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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…

Anything can happen when the major moving averages come under attack.

Small-Cap Stocks Slammed as Investors Pull Back

In the end, the Dow Jones Industrial Average drifted 0.5%, the S&P 500 lost 0.6%, the Nasdaq Composite was off 1.1% and the Russell 2000 ended the day with a 2% loss.

Why Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX), Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) and Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD), Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and Tesla Motors (TSLA) never even had a prayer of gains on Wednesday.

Why Five Below Inc (FIVE), Pepco Holdings, Inc. (POM) and Virgin America Inc (VA) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

There was some upside excitement to be had today, and FIVE, POM and VA were among the chief drivers of that excitement.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Twitter Inc (TWTR) and Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)

The markets were lower Tuesday after the terrorist attacks in Brussels. Aggressive investors could consider a move in Netflix (NFLX), Twitter (TWTR) or Amazon (AMZN).

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Nike Inc (NKE), Red Hat Inc (RHT) and Five Below Inc (FIVE)

Nike (NKE) falls on a quarterly revenue miss, Red Hat (RHT) exceeds expectations but still is punished and Five Below (FVE) stock falters despite its own earnings beat.

Continue to Sell Into Strength

A consolidation is due and, in fact, may have already started.