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 Financial Stocks Now – LNC RBS RGLD AHP

The following stocks were the biggest movers and shakers in the Financial sector today.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd (BABA) and Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD)

Facebook (FB) plunges on ad revenue concerns, Alibaba Group (BABA) options mixed on 2Q earnings and Gilead Sciences (GILD) misses earnings.

3 Stocks to Watch Wednesday: Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM), Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM) and Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN)

Whole Foods (WFM) is gaining on earnings and a management shift, Qualcomm (QCOM) reported a beat and Wynn Resorts (WYNN) missed badly.

Dow and Other Markets Showing Signs of Weakness

The Dow industrials broke down from a right triangle, but that just may mean a buying opportunity for investors.

Trade of the Day: Citigroup Inc (C) Should Climb With a Rate Hike

Even without, C stock recently showed a golden cross and Citigroup has kept its chart mostly moving in a positive direction.

Hottest Retail Trade Stocks Now – ODP DENN FLWS TLYS

The Retail Trade sector saw plenty of trading activity today, including the following leaders and losers.

Stocks Finish in Red as December Rate Hike Case Strengthens

In the end, the Dow Jones lost 0.4%, the S&P 500 lost 0.9%, the Nasdaq gave back 0.9% and the Russell 2000 ended the day 1.3% lower.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – WD ITIC CNO NMIH

The Financial sector saw plenty of trading activity today, including the following leaders and losers.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – YELP PRO MGRC AMSG

The following stocks were moving the Services sector today.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – CPPL AMID EGLE BKEP

The following stocks were moving the Transportation sector today.

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – AVXS OIIM AFMD BRCD

The following stocks were moving the Manufacturing sector today.

Hottest Mining Stocks Now – CCJ DVN NBL SAEX

The following stocks were moving the Mining sector today.

Why Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX), Allergan plc Ordinary Shares (AGN) and FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (FLT) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Owners of FleetCor Technologies (FLT), Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX) and Allergan (AGN) weren't thrilled with Wednesday's action.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) and Bank of America Corp (BAC)

Apple (AAPL) pulls trendlines into bear cross, Valeant (VRX) bounces on potential Salix sale and Bank of America (BAC) options await Fed.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Square Inc (SQ), Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) and Electronic Arts Inc. (EA)

Square (SQ) and Electronic Arts (EA) are getting a pop from their latest quarterly earnings, but Gilead Sciences (GILD) just won't wake up.

Prepare for Sale Prices in the S&P 500

Holiday sales aren't just for retailers, and you might find the market offering bargains as the year draws to a close.

Trade of the Day: First Trust Financials AlphaDEX Fd(ETF) (FXO) Will Continue to Outperform

The FXO ETF has a history of stellar gains over the past few years, and it looks like the trend is going to continue for this financials ETF.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – AVXL JP QUMU SALE

The following stocks were moving the Services sector today.

Biggest Movers in Manufacturing Stocks Now – VRX OSN AGLE SGEN

The following stocks were moving the Manufacturing sector today.