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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NLRB Ruling on McDonald’s Puts Franchising Stocks in Jeopardy

The recent ruling by the National Labor Relations Board is likely to cause a ripple effect on the franchising model.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – FOE CENX CW GG

Basic materials stocks declined broadly on Wall Street so far on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.5%.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – SNE LKQ SFLY MTOR

Consumer cyclical stocks declined on Wall Street so far on Thursday, down 0.6%.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – AVP BG NWL SEB

Consumer noncyclical stocks fell broadly on Wall Street on Thursday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.6%.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – ATK ITT TGI FBHS

Capital goods stocks declined 0.8% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – MPC RDS.B RDS.A HK

Energy stocks declined on Wall Street so far on Thursday, down 1.0%.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – CWT IDA CPL ELP

Utilities stocks declined on Wall Street on Thursday morning, down 0.5%.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – HOS CNW ARII CEA

Transportation stocks fell on Wall Street on Thursday morning, down 0.6%.

Commodities Are Back in Style – Linkfest (July 31)

Discovery why commodity investing is hot again, and take a look into a brighter U.S. economy and self-healing robots.

Nasdaq Threatens to Break Double-Top

The index outperformed its large-cap rivals and is just 22 points off its highs.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – HGR SLXP MD MWIV

Healthcare stocks finished up 0.4% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – MITL CNQR WNS IACI

Technology stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.1%.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – GPK FBR CW PCP

Basic materials stocks finished down on Wall Street today, down 0.5%.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – CMA HOMB AMTD FII

Financial stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.4%.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – PII LEG ICON HI

Consumer cyclical stocks rose 0.6% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – EDU CAB MMYT CMLS

Services stocks finished up 0.5% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – UNFI SBUX STZ PM

Consumer noncyclical stocks finished down 1.1% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – CZZ BP PACD EGN

Energy stocks finished down 0.6% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – TEX ATK XLS SPR

Capital goods stocks finished flat on Wednesday on Wall Street.