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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Why Affymetrix, Inc. (AFFX), Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc (HOT) and Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

It was not a Merger Monday, but some competing deals explain why AFFX, HOT and WYNN were among today's best stocks.

Friday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) and Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)

Apple (AAPL) options rise on bullish commentary from Citigroup, Valeant’s (VRX) creditors are gearing up for a fight and Netflix (NFLX) stock draws technical attention.

3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM), Goldcorp Inc. (USA) (GG) and Newmont Mining Corp (NEM)

The markets are feeling good after the Federal Reserve's "no hike," and that's reflected in Goldcorp (GG), Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Newmont (NEM).

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE), Aeropostale Inc (ARO) and Columbia Pipeline Group Inc (CPGX)

Aeropostale (ARO) is up for sale and set for a Friday beating after poor quarterly results, while Adobe (ADBE) and Columbia Pipeline (CPGX) should enjoy healthy gains.

Dow Closes in the Black for 2016, But…

As strong as the index may currently appear, it will probably not break to a new high.

Crude Retakes $40-A-Barrel as Post-Fed Rally Continues

In the end, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.9%, the S&P 500 rose 0.7%, the Nasdaq Composite added 0.2% and the Russell 2000 finished the day off 1.6% higher. T

Why Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Eli Lilly and Co (LLY) and Jabil Circuit, Inc. (JBL) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Too bad for owners of Jabil Circuit (JBL), Eli Lilly (LLY) and Amazon.com (AMZN) -- none of these stocks could get on board Thursday's bullish train.

Why Banco Bradesco SA (ADR) (BBD), Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) and FedEx Corporation (FDX) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Surging cyclical sectors help explain why BBD, CAT and FDX are all riding high after today's trading.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Bank of America Corp (BAC), Oracle Corporation (ORCL) and Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU)

Bank of America (BAC) dives on dovish Fed rate policy, Oracle (ORCL) call options rise on cloud revenue and Peabody (BTU) plunges on bankruptcy concerns.

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

Amazon (AMZN), Netflix (NFLX) and Twitter (TWTR) are all starting to display disturbing charts -- part of a broader trend of big tech rolling over.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: FedEx Corporation (FDX), Jabil Circuit, Inc. (JBL) and Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)

FedEx (FDX) should open Thursday with a nice gain on solid quarterly results, but Jabil Circuit (JBL) and Williams-Sonoma (WSM) are likely going to struggle after weak reports.

Oops, the Fed Did it Again

The central bank once again succeeded in making the one move that would boost stocks.

Dow Jones, Nasdaq Rebound as Fed Holds the Line

In the end, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.4%, the S&P 500 gained 0.6%, the Nasdaq Composite finished off 0.8% higher and the Russell 2000 ended the day with a 0.7% gain.

Why Caesars Entertainment Corp (CZR), LinkedIn Corp (LNKD) and Mallinckrodt PLC (MNK) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Mallinckrodt (MNK), Caesars Entertainment Corp (CZR) and LinkedIn (LNKD) were suspiciously left out of Wednesday's market-wide, post-Yellen-comment advance. Here's the deal.

Why CBS Corporation (CBS), Celator Pharmaceuticals Inc (CPXX) and Oracle Corporation (ORCL) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Investors cheered CBS, CPXX and ORCL today as those stocks saw significant price inflation for a variety of reasons.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) and Intel Corporation (INTC)

Morgan Stanley touts Apple (AAPL) iPhone shipments, Valeant (VRX) options spike on a default warning and Intel (INTC) looks to sell assets from its Intel Capital unit.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG), Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) and Oracle Corporation (ORCL)

Oracle (ORCL) stock pops following its quarterly results, but Valeant (VRX) is staring at continued losses following its rough guidance, and Chipotle (CMG) is projecting a BIG loss.

Market Hesitates Ahead of Fed Announcement

A double-top in MDY just below major resistance is enough to make me pause.

Dow Jones Ekes By as Wall Street Awaits Fed

In the end, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.1%, the S&P 500 lost 0.2%, the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.5% and the Russell 2000 ended with a 1.6% loss.