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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Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – WTS APD SEE POT

Basic materials stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street so far on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.3%.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – RDY AZN SNN GSK

Healthcare stocks declined broadly on Wall Street on Thursday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.7%.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – SKX HY RGR WWW

Consumer cyclical stocks fell broadly on Wall Street so far on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.4%.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – WWE VG GNC ARR

Services stocks declined on Wall Street on Thursday morning, down 0.4%.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – ROG NOK TER ALU

Technology stocks declined 0.5% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – COT AVP BTI INGR

Consumer noncyclical stocks declined 0.5% on Wall Street on Thursday morning.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – GLOG LUV NAT ZNH

Transportation stocks declined 0.4% on Wall Street on Thursday morning.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – SU CVE RDS.B RDS.A

Energy stocks declined on Wall Street on Thursday morning, down 0.8%.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – AEL IVZ SHG DB

Financial stocks fell broadly on Wall Street on Thursday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.4%.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – CPN CIG CPL ELP

Utilities stocks rose 0.1% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – AWI EME ST UTX

Capital goods stocks declined on Wall Street on Thursday morning, down 0.4%.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Pfizer Inc. (PFE) and Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD)

Earnings season marches on with results from Facebook (FB), Pfizer (PFE) and Gilead Sciences (GILD) driving heavy options volume.

Earnings Season Preview: Top Stocks Reporting Today (7/30)

FireEye (FEYE), LinkedIn (LNKD) and Amgen (AMGN) are among some of the marquee earnings reports coming up Thursday evening.

Aflac Incorporated: AFL Stock Is Still Best in Class

After more than a year of dormancy, Aflac (AFL) stock is poised to stage a meaningful rally over the next six to 12 months.

Why This Rally Remains Suspect

Mid caps' failure and the VIX reading are potential red flags.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – LCI BDX WST CHE

Healthcare stocks rose 0.2% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – LAZ TMK NMR HRG

Financial stocks rose 1.0% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – HUB.A BITA CVG SNX

Technology stocks finished up 0.7% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – AA GGB CRS CMC

Basic materials stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.7%.