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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Hottest Services Stocks Now – CLH DM XRS NSR

Services stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.7%.

Stocks Rise as Fed Looks to September

Stocks mostly raced forward Wednesday, partially riding the strength of an energy resurgence. However, Internet stocks Twitter and Yelp were absent from the rally.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – NE CLR NBR RDC

Energy stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 1.4%.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – ITC POR SE UGI

Utilities stocks rose 0.3% on Wall Street today.

Why Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD), Citrix Systems, Inc. (CTXS) and SUPERVALU INC. (SVU) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Markets got a boost from the Fed, while Buffalo Wild Wings, Citrix Systems and SUPERVALU jumped on earnings.

Why Yelp Inc. (YELP), Twitter Inc. (TWTR) and Level 3 Communications, Inc. (LVLT) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Yelp (YELP), Twitter (TWTR) and Level 3 Communications (LVLT) used far more than their fair share of red ink on Wednesday

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – EXAM GSK PFE WX

Healthcare stocks rose 0.3% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – VNTV HXL DDD NCR

Technology stocks declined broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.2%.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – CYT X ATR NGD

Basic materials stocks advanced 0.2% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – AIZ MBI BCS GPN

Financial stocks remained flat on Wednesday morning on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – VIV PAG DCM SVU

Services stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street so far on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.1%.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – MTOR WSM CTB JAH

Consumer cyclical stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.2%.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – REV BTI VCO IBA

Consumer noncyclical stocks advanced 0.1% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – GSH MIC SSW SWFT

Transportation stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.6%.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – SM APC HES PBR.A

Energy stocks remained flat on Wednesday morning on Wall Street.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – GD SPW SPR NOC

Capital goods stocks rose 0.2% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – HNP KEP NGG CMLP

Utilities stocks declined 0.2% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

Earnings Season Preview: Top Stocks Reporting Tonight (7/29)

Facebook (FB) and SolarCity (SCTY) are among some of the marquee earnings reports coming up Wednesday night.

Russell 2000: Play the IWM ETF Long … Then Short!

The Russell 2000 ETF, the IWM, is at a technical juncture that gives it clearly defined lines -- good for trading should markets get volatile in coming months.