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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Small-Cap Stocks Slammed as Investors Pull Back

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
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

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
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

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
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)

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
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)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
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

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A consolidation is due and, in fact, may have already started.

Dow Jones Takes Hit in Wake of Brussels Attack

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Equity markets responded to the Brussels attacks with the Dow Jones Industrial Average losing 0.2%, the S&P 500 falling 0.1%, the Nasdaq Composite wafting up a modest 0.3% and the Russell 2000 finishing the bleak day 0.1% lower.

Why Barclays PLC (ADR) (BCS), Dean Foods Co (DF) and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Barclays PLC (BCS), Dean Foods (DF) and Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) were left out of Tuesday's rebound effort, but for understandable reasons.

Why Akorn, Inc. (AKRX), Lumber Liquidators Holdings Inc (LL) and Office Depot Inc (ODP) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Modesty was the not the game being played by AKRX, LL and ODP as big gains helped that trio rank among today's best stocks.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple (AAPL) call options are on the decline as its iPhone SE reveal fails to impress, Valeant’s (VRX) CEO steps down and Alibaba (BABA) hits a BIG transaction milestone.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Nike Inc (NKE), Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras (ADR) and YY Inc (ADR) (YY)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Nike (NKE) is rolling on Tuesday ahead of its upcoming earnings report, and YY (YY) is headed higher on earnings, too. Petrobras (PBR), however, is set for some bloodletting.

This Rally Looks Long in the Tooth

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A mild correction is likely to follow the five-week, 13%-plus advance.

Stocks Finish Mixed in Pre-Holiday Trading

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
In the end, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.1%, the S&P 500 saw a bump of 0.1%, the Nasdaq Composite wafted up 0.3% and the Russell 2000 lost 0.3%.

Why Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW), Sprint Corp (S) and United States Steel Corporation (X) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Owners of Sherwin-Williams (SHW), Sprint Corp (S) and United States Steel Corporation (X) wished the weekend had lasted one more day on Monday.

Why Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc (HOT), Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) and The Valspar Corp (VAL) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The feel of a Merger Monday and executive shuffling helped make HOT, VRX and VAL three of today's best stocks.

Monday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Bank of America Corp (BAC) and Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple (AAPL) call options spike ahead of its big media event, BofA (BAC) boosts share buybacks and Tesla Motors (TSLA) draws technical buyers on its breakout.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Starbucks Corporation (SBUX), Tiffany & Co. (TIF) and Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Starbucks (SBUX) is being sued for allegedly skimping on its lattes, Tiffany's (TIF) is riding an earnings beat and Sherwin-Williams (SHW) plans on gobbling up its rival.

Stocks Due for at Least a Modest Correction

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With the market overbought it is no time to be 100% invested.

Why National-Oilwell Varco, Inc. (NOV), Paypal Holdings Inc (PYPL) and TerraForm Power Inc (TERP) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Paypal Holdings (PYPL), TerraForm Power (TERP) and National-Oilwell Varco (NOV) were left out of Friday's rally. Here's why.
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