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: HP Inc (HPQ) Getting Plugged In

HPQ stock has made some serious gains this year, with HP Inc's numbers aided by reports of improving PC sales.

Stocks Rally on News of OPEC Oil Freeze

In the end, the Dow Jones gained 0.6%, the S&P 500 gained 0.5%, the Nasdaq gained 0.2% and the Russell 2000 finished the day 0.8% higher.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – OZM BBDO CNA PIH

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

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The following stocks were moving the Manufacturing sector today.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – AROC ZIOP CYH MB

The following stocks were moving the Services sector today.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – TDW HOS BRS TK

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

3 Big Stock Charts: Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (BABA) and Bank of America Corp (BAC)

The number of companies preparing for rallies is getting smaller, but Alibaba (BABA) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) are among those with momentum to take them to new highs, unlike Bank of America (BAC) which is ready to break key technical support.

Why Nike Inc (NKE), Tempur Sealy International Inc (TPX) and Twitter Inc (TWTR) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Twitter (TWTR), Tempur Sealy (TPX) and Nike (NKE) were all hit hard by analyst downgrades on Wednesday. Here's what you need to know.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – ORM SNFCA OSBC CPSS

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

Biggest Movers in Retail Trade Stocks Now – TTS DDS EZPW PIR

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

Hottest Mining Stocks Now – PQ CWEI ATW OAS

The following stocks were moving the Mining sector today.

Biggest Movers in Manufacturing Stocks Now – SPU CCCL CFRX ATHX

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

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – TOO GNRT JBLU GOL

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

Hottest Services Stocks Now – AVXL SALE BSQR TCX

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

Nike Inc Bears Won’t Enjoy Their Honey for Long (NKE)

Nike stock fell on Wednesday despite first-quarter earnings that blew past estimates. NKE looks like a value play in the works.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Nike Inc (NKE), Sonic Corporation (SONC) and Tempur Sealy International Inc (TPX)

Nike (NKE), Sonic (SONC) and Tempur Sealy (TPX) shares were all on the decline after hours Tuesday due to earnings or guidance that disappointed.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Procter & Gamble Co (PG) and Facebook Inc (FB)

Aetna (AET) offers discounts on Apple (AAPL) smartwatch, P&G (PG) options surge as spinoff deadline draws near and Facebook (FB) gets upgraded.

Markets Stuck Between Hope and Reality

As the market continues to give little indication of its next big move, it's best not to let your attention slip on the S&P 500.

Hottest Retail Trade Stocks Now – SHOS PCMI BBW RH

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