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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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 Mining Stocks Now – CCJ DVN NBL SAEX

The following stocks were moving the Mining sector today.

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – AVXS OIIM AFMD BRCD

The following stocks were moving the Manufacturing 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.

Dow Jones Tests 18,000 as Pfizer, Apple Inc. Take a Hit

In the end, the Dow lost 0.6%, the S&P 500 lost 0.7%, the Nasdaq dropped 0.7% and the Russell 2000 ended lower by 1.1%.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – AVH GLOP DAC ENIC

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

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – HIIQ RVSB FXCM OZM

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

Why BP plc (ADR) (BP), L Brands Inc (LB) and Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

BP, L Brands (LB) and Tesla Motors (TSLA) were in the wrong place at the wrong time on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know.