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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The Market Selloff Might Not Be Over – Here’s What to Do

With the market bouncing up and down in August, are we stuck with the market selloff? And what should investors do about it?

Stay on the Sidelines Until Market’s Conundrum is Resolved

The Dow is struggling with a narrow range, and the trend could go either way.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – RGP DMLP BAS WMB

Energy stocks declined broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.7%.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – SE TAC TRP CVA

Utilities stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – S UGP LBTYB VIPS

Services stocks declined on Wall Street today, down 0.2%.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – RBC ATK AGCO AIT

Capital goods stocks finished down 0.2% on Wall Street on Tuesday.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – MPWR NXPI CSOD DWRE

Technology stocks finished flat on Tuesday on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – KALU ASH HMY SHI

Basic materials stocks finished up 0.3% on Wall Street on Tuesday.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – VCO AKO.A TAP ANDE

Consumer noncyclical stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – LGND MYGN ACOR BSX

Healthcare stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.

So How About Those Low Interest Rates? – Linkfest (Aug 12)

Yep, still waiting for those higher treasury bond yields. It's like watching plaint dry at this point.

Strength of the Junior Indices is Encouraging, But…

Volume and breadth are at typical summer lows and fail to confirm a bottom.

Hedge Funds Sent Scrambling by Goldman Sachs

Only those hedge funds generating the highest profits will make the cut. Where will the other funds go for financing, and who will benefit?

30% of Americans Are Wrecking Their Own Retirement – Linkfest (Aug 11)

Ahh ... retirement. The sweet life of doing nothing. Unfortunately, for 30% of Americans, it's not going to happen. Get saving!

SRI – There’s No Place for Morals in Business

Socially responsible investing is a gimmick, designed to make you feel good, with no way to controlling for returns absent SRI elements.

U.S. Stock Market in a Critical Position

Despite bearish overtones, the Dow and Nasdaq held at important technical levels.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – ALNY PBH OPK ENDP

Healthcare stocks rose broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 1.2%.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – MUSA UAN CBT GFI

Basic materials stocks rose 1.0% on Wall Street on Friday.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – EA HRC GWRE MITL

Technology stocks rose 0.7% on Wall Street on Friday.