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 Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras (ADR) (PBR), Acorda Therapeutics Inc (ACOR) and ArcelorMittal SA (ADR) (MT) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

ArcelorMittal SA (MT), Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras (PBR) and Acorda Therapeutics Inc (ACOR) were among the biggest reasons stocks couldn't take flight on Monday.

Monday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Bank of America Corp. (BAC) and Intel Corporation (INTC)

Apple (AAPL) options are buzzing ahead of its March 21 event, BofA (BAC) has been downgraded at Vetr and Intel (INTC) may have found its way back inside the iPhone.

Stocks Now in Maximum Resistance Area

The market is showing strength, but traders should remain cautious.

J C Penney Company Inc (JCP): This Rally Has Been Too Much

JCPenney (JCP) stock might have just hit the "pause" button on its rally. This sharp upturn is terribly overdone and begs for a reversion move lower.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Chevron Corporation (CVX), Ford Motor Company (F) and United Continental Holdings Inc (UAL)

Ford (F) is opening Smart Mobility subsidiary, United Airlines (UAL) is in a proxy battle and Chevron (CVX) hope to keep up its strong Q1 rally.

Dow Jones Ends Week on Triple-Digit High Note

In the end, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.3% to cross its 200-day moving average for the first time since December, the S&P 500 added on 1.6%, the Nasdaq Composite wafted up 1.9% and the Russell 2000 finished the week with a 2.2% gain.

Why Devon Energy Corp (DVN), Hertz Global Holdings Inc (HTZ) and Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (ULTA) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

The S&P 500 was up on the week, and DVN, HTZ and ULTA did the same today -- and in dramatic fashion.

Why Servicemaster Global Holdings Inc (SERV), Vale SA (VALE) and Cliffs Natural Resources Inc (CLF) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Vale SA (VALE), Cliffs Natural Resources (CLF) and Servicemaster Global Holdings (SERV) were suspiciously left out of Friday's rally. Here's why.

Friday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc (AAPL), Twitter Inc (TWTR) and The Coca-Cola Co (KO)

Piper Jaffray sets expectations for the March Apple (AAPL) event, Coca-Cola (KO) options rise on an analyst upgrade and Twitter (TWTR) sinks on bearish analyst notes.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (ULTA), El Pollo LoCo Holdings Inc (LOCO) and Bojangles Inc (BOJA)

Ulta Salon (ULTA) and Bojangles (BOJA) are ready to pop on Friday thanks to fourth-quarter earnings results, but El Pollo Loco (LOCO) might not fare as well.

3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA), Expedia Inc (EXPE) and iPath S&P 500 VIX Short Term Futures TM ETN (VXX)

Tesla Motors (TSLA) is looking vulnerable and toppy here, Expedia (EXPE) bucked a dragging market and the VIX looks ready to rumble.

Investors Look Uneasy Despite Flat Market

Buying in gold signals apprehension about the global economic outlook.

Dow Jones Industrial Average Loses the 17,000 Mark on Stimulus Letdown

The European Central Bank delivered stimulus aplenty on Thursday, but doubts crept in -- and so did the bears, who ultimately sent stocks lower.

Why AK Steel Holding Corporation (AKS), Barrick Gold Corporation (USA) (ABX) and Dollar General Corp. (DG) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Big-name energy and technology stocks declined today, but big gains were the order of the day for AKS, ABX and DG.

Why Twitter Inc (TWTR), Energy Transfer Equity LP (ETE) and Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Energy Transfer Equity LP (ETE), Yahoo! (YHOO) and Twitter (TWTR) each used more than their fair share of red ink on Thursday.

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

Bank of America (BAC) dives into P2P lending, Chevron (CVX) options surge on capital spending plans and Peabody (BTU) calls spike despite bankruptcy rumors.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA), Box Inc (BOX) and Square Inc (SQ)

Alibaba (BABA) agrees to a five-year loan worth $5 billion, while Square (SQ) and Box (BOX) look set to head higher on earnings news.

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Chevron Corporation (CVX), Intel Corporation (INTC) and iShares MSCI Spain Capped ETF (EWP)

Chevron (CVX) and Intel (INTC) are building some upside momentum, while Spain (EWP) and other PIIGS could shoot higher thanks to the ECB.

Nike Inc (NKE): Why 10% More Downside Is in the Cards

Nike (NKE) stock still is in an intermediate-term downtrend that likely has another 10% of downside before the sellers become exhausted.