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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Dow Jones Ends Week on Triple-Digit High Note

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
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

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
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)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
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)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
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)

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
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

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Buying in gold signals apprehension about the global economic outlook.

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

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
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

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
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)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
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)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
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)

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
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

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

Market Now Faces a More Serious Challenge

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
After moving through light resistance, the Dow indices are up against more significant overhead.

Bull Market Celebrates 7-Year Anniversary With Quiet Gains

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
In the end, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.2%, the S&P 500 gained 0.5%, the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.6%, and the Russell 2000 gained 0.5%.

Why Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG), Groupon Inc (GRPN) and Twitter Inc (TWTR) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Groupon Inc (GRPN), Twitter Inc (TWTR) and Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) were all left out of Wednesday's modest but widespread bullishness.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) and Sunedison Inc. (SUNE)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple (AAPL) battles appeal in N.Y. iPhone case, Walmart (WMT) options spike on ex-div, SunEdison’s (SUNE) Vivint Solar (VSLR) deal terminated.

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday: Bank of America Corp (BAC), Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) and SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Explore & Prod. (ETF) (XOP)

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Buy signals are starting to crop up in Bank of America (BAC), Caterpillar (CAT) and an oil and gas fund (XOP). Here's what you need to know for Wednesday.
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