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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3 Meme Stocks to Buy With Actual Growth Potential

Many favorite stocks of the r/WallStreetBets crowd are dangerous. Here are three meme stocks to buy that can deliver real gains.

MULN Stock Alert: Mullen Announces New Info on D.C. Contract

MULN stock is enjoying a strong day in the market after providing an optimistic update regarding its D.C. EMM installation contract.

MULN Stock Alert: Mullen Says It’s Investigating ‘Failure to Deliver’ on Short Sales

Mullen has teamed up with ShareIntel to launch an investigation into potential market manipulation and illegal short selling of MULN stock.

HUDI Stock Alert: Why Is Huadi International Up 200% Today?

Huadi is seeing an explosive rally unfold on Friday, with HUDI stock more than tripling at one point on record trading volume.

Why Is Bluebird Bio (BLUE) Stock Up 17% Today?

Bluebird Bio received a major lift from JPMorgan Chase regarding its gene-editing therapeutic, sending BLUE stock flying.

FRC Stock Alert: First Republic Is on the Brink of an FDIC Death

Investors in First Republic are having yet another terrible day, as FRC stock plunges another 40% on reports the bank may be taken over.

Hindenburg Research Sounds ‘Pump and Dump’ Alarm on TOP Stock

One of the latest Chinese stocks to moon, TOP stock is wooing investors with intraday moves of more than 1,000% today.

Stock Market Crash Alert: Mark Your Calendars for May 3

With GDP and PCE inflation coming in worse than expected this week, next week's FOMC meeting may be brutal. Will the stock market crash?

5 Investors Betting on Magic Empire (MEGL) Stock

MEGL stock is in the green, but the reasons aren't exactly clear. Jim Simons of Renaissance Technology is the largest shareholder.

SOFI Stock Alert: 3 Things to Watch When SoFi Reports May 1

SoFi will report first-quarter earnings on May 1. Here are the factors that may impact SOFI stock that investors should be watching for.

3 Investors Betting on TOP Financial (TOP) Stock

Shares of TOP stock were as much as 1,000% higher after yesterday's close. Institutional ownership is low, so who is behind the jump?

TCJH Stock Alert: Why Is Top KingWin Up 31% Today?

Top KingWin (TCJH) stock is rising higher on Friday as it joins a growing list of companies climbing without news today.

Why Are Cloud Stocks AMZN, CRWD, SNOW, TWLO Down Today?

Cloud stocks are falling on Friday and investors can look to Amazon's (AMZN) most recent earnings report to understand why.

HKD Stock Alert: Why Is AMTD Digital Up 10% Today?

AMTD has spiked twice before in 2023, rising to $35 and then $8.50 before falling. The latest spike still has HKD stock below $8.

Lazard Layoffs 2023: What to Know About the Latest LAZ Job Cuts

Lazard (LAZ) layoffs are in the news as the global financial services company reveals job cuts as a way to reduce costs.

XELA Stock Alert: Exela Technologies Wins $48 Million Contract

Exela Technologies (XELA) stock is getting a boost on Friday as investors react to news of a five-year, $48 million contract.

Can Amazon Partnership Save Pinterest (PINS) Stock?

PINS stock is tumbling even though the company's Q1 results beat analysts' average estimates. PINS announced an advertising deal with AMZN.

Why Is Constellation Brands (STZ) Stock Down Today?

Constellation Brands (STZ) stock is falling on Friday after the beverage company revealed details of a senior note debt offering.

MEGL Stock Alert: Why Is Magic Empire Global Up 500% Today?

Speculators have begun pumping Hong Kong stocks again, with MEGL stock up 500% overnight following the rise, then fall, of TOP Financial.