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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Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – SALM ARCB TK TOO

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

Why Acacia Communications, Inc. (ACIA), Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ), and Twitter Inc (TWTR) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

On solid day for equities, ACIA, STZ and TWTR stood out

Why Salesforce.com, Inc. (CRM), Immunomedics, Inc. (IMMU) and Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Immunomedics (IMMU), Verizon Communications (VZ) and Salesforce (CRM) couldn't win for losing on Wednesday.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – UEPS COWN AEG YRD

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

Biggest Movers in Retail Trade Stocks Now – ASNA PIR TCS FRGI

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

Hottest Mining Stocks Now – REN JONE HK BTE

The following stocks were moving the Mining sector today.

Biggest Movers in Manufacturing Stocks Now – CRBP CHMA CRMD NBY

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

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – BRS SBLK NVGS HOS

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

Hottest Services Stocks Now – NXTD AVXL TWTR TMH

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

3 Big Stock Charts: Home Depot Inc (HD), Wayfair Inc (W) and iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (VXX)

Home Depot (HD) and Wayfair (W) are at potential breaking points, while the pros are hedging their portfolios for October with VIX Short-Term ETN (VXX).

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Bank of America Corp (BAC), Facebook Inc (FB) and Barrick Gold Corporation (USA) (ABX)

Options volume spikes on Bank of America (BAC) and Barrick Gold (ABX) ahead of jobs data while Facebook (FB) eyes Denmark for new data center.

Fed Rate Hike Fears Keep a Lid on the Markets

Several failed breakouts suggest the markets may be striking out, as we get closer to a likely Fed rate increase.

3 Stocks to Watch Wednesday: Twitter Inc (TWTR), Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) and Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)

A Twitter (TWTR) buyout could be nigh, Yahoo (YHOO) finds itself embroiled in another scandal and Micron (MU) is off on Q1 guidance.

Trade of the Day: Barrick Gold Corporation (USA) (ABX) Ripe for a Drop

After the breakdown of a rounding top formation, Barrick looks ready to head lower, but you can still cash in on ABX stock.

Stocks Slump as Gold, Safe Havens Hammered

U.S. equities were pushed lower on Tuesday amid big losses for areas of "safety" in the market. The catalysts for the declines in precious metals,…

Why Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR), Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (DPS) and Silver Wheaton Corp. (USA) (SLW) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS), Dollar Tree (DLTR) and Silver Wheaton (SLW) never even had a chance of making gains on Tuesday.

3 Big Stock Charts: Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI), Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (DPS) and Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras (ADR) (PBR)

Darden Restaurants (DRI) and Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR) are attracting bulls, while Dr. Pepper Snapple (DPS) is giving way to the bears.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Twitter Inc (TWTR), Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)

Acquisition rumors spur options activity for Twitter (TWTR) and Netflix (NFLX) while Apple (AAPL) in focus as Apple Pay launches in Russia.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Salesforce.com, Inc. (CRM), TerraForm Power, Inc. (TERP) and Conatus Pharmaceuticals Inc (CNAT),

Salesforce.com (CRM) buys Krux, Conatus Pharmaceuticals (CNAT) surges on an encouraging update and TerraForm Power (TERP) gets a response from SunEdison.