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.

Top Stories

Market News

Dow Jones Continues Winning Streak on Job Gains

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
The Dow Jones and other major indices continued their winning streak despite better-than-expected U.S. jobs growth bolstering the case for the Fed,

Why Ambarella Inc (AMBA), Hologic, Inc. (HOLX) and H & R Block Inc (HRB) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
H & R Block (HRB), Ambarella Inc (AMBA), and Hologic (HOLX) all ended the week on a bearish foot. Here's the deal.

Why Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (CKEC), Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras (ADR) (PBR) and Seadrill Ltd (SDRL) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Speaking of catalysts, CKEC, PBR and SDRL had plenty of those, explaining why these names are among today's best stocks.

Friday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK) and Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras (ADR) (PBR)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple (AAPL) launches Twitter tech support on Twitter (TWTR), Chesapeake Energy (CHK) options surge as shorts cover and Petrobras (PBR) rallies on a $10 billion loan.

Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) Stock: Lock in Profits and Withdraw

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The recent pop in banking stocks has been a great risk-reward trade, but it's time to bail. That's especially the case for Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) stock.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: Ambarella Inc (AMBA), Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE) and H&R Block Inc (HRB)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Ambarella (AMBA), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and H&R Block (HRB) are all set to make waves during Friday's trading. Here's why.

Don’t Chase Stocks Into Major Resistance Zones

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Despite the run-up, volume and internal indicators are telling us to be cautious.

Dow Jones Surges Ahead of Jobs Report

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Buying pushed the Dow Jones and other major indices even higher on Thursday, nearing levels not seen since December.

Why Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK), Sprint Corp (S) and SolarCity Corp (SCTY) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Stocks were lethargic today, but what was not slack were the performances turned in by Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK), SolarCity Corp (SCTY) and Sprint Corp (S).

Why Ciena Corporation (CIEN), The Kroger Co (KR) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Ciena (CIEN), Kroger (KR) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX) were facing monumental hurdles on Thursday. Here's what investors need to know.

Home Depot Inc (HD) Stock: Why You Should Take Profits Now

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Home Depot stock has rallied nearly 15% since I declared it oversold and ripe for a counter-trend bounce trade. Hooray! Now get out!

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Semtech Corporation (SMTC), Habit Restaurants Inc (HABT) and Pure Storage Inc (PSTG)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Semtech (SMTC) released better-than-expected earnings, Habit Restaurants (HABT) announced expansion plans and Pure Storage (PSTG) posted fourth-quarter results.

Stocks May Stall Out Soon

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
We are entering the first band of significant potential resistance.

Dow Jones Inches Higher Ahead of Key Economic Data

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained a modest 0.2%, the S&P 500 went up 0.4%, the Nasdaq Composite jumped 0.3% and the Russell 2000 ended the day 1.1% higher.

Why GoPro Inc (GPRO), Zynga Inc (ZNGA) and United States Steel Corporation (X) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The market didn't move too much, but the same can't be said about GoPro (GPRO), U.S. Steel (X) and Zynga (ZNGA). Here's why all three headed higher.

Why VMware, Inc. (VMW), Monsanto Company (MON) and Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
VMware (VMW), Monsanto (MON) and Dollar Tree (DLTR) were taken out behind the woodshed on hump day.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO) and Ford Motor Company (F)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook (FB) is fined in Germany for privacy law violation, Marathon Oil (MRO) put options soar on a stock offering and Ford (F) hits it big with SUV sales.

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY): Where Should You Sell This Rally?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The S&P 500's (SPY) face-ripping rally on Tuesday put the index in a better technical area of resistance. Here's how investors should handle this environment.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA), Zynga Inc (ZNGA) and Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Tesla Motors (TSLA) just got bit by Citron Research, Zynga’s (ZNGA) CEO steps down and Ross Stores (ROST) beats the Street.
Load More Articles