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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Wednesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Alcoa Inc (AA) and Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA)

Apple (AAPL) calls increase on iPhone order report, Alcoa (AA) call options surge and Tesla (TSLA) short seller speaks out on SolarCity.

3 Stocks to Watch Wednesday: Monsanto Company (MON), Herbalife Ltd. (HLF) and Exelixis, Inc. (EXEL)

The Monsanto (MON) buyout finally comes to fruition, Herbalife (HLF) is up on Icahn's latest ramblings and Exelixis (EXEL) gets a big green light in Europe.

Uncertainty Foments Unrest in the S&P 500

The S&P 500 has been volatile the past few days, but it doesn't look like the bulls have fully abandoned it just yet.

Trade of the Day: Microchip Technology Inc. (MCHP) Showing Another Opportunity

The recent pullback may give investors a good entry point to MCHP stock, which then looks poised for another gain.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – PFSI ONDK SBBX LOAN

The following stocks were moving the Financial sector today.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – ADK QUMU CYOU ADPT

The following stocks were moving the Services sector today.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – MARK BBGI SBSA BKEP

The following stocks were moving the Transportation sector today.

Stocks Continue Descent on Fed Jitters

Tuesday's selling in the stock market was driven by the announcement that Atlanta Fed president Lockhart plans to step down.

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – CFRX CRBP AVXS DFBG

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

Why Wells Fargo & Co (WFC), Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX) and Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan (USA) (POT) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Owners of Wells Fargo (WFC), Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and Potash Corporation (POT) couldn't wait for Tuesday's action to end.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – NXTD DWCH MIXT ISSC

The following stocks were moving the Services sector today.

Biggest Movers in Manufacturing Stocks Now – NYMX CRMD PI COLL

The following stocks were moving the Manufacturing sector today.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – YIN FH CMFN FPI

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

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – ESEA WES SPKE DLNG

The following stocks were moving the Transportation sector today.

Biggest Movers in Retail Trade Stocks Now – LAD SFS PAG PRTS

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

3 Big Stock Charts for Tuesday: Alphabet Inc (GOOG), Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Gap Inc (GPS)

Investors holding Alphabet (GOOG), Apple (AAPL) and Gap (GPS) stock may consider profit taking now before they trade back at former lows.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) and Bank of America Corp (BAC)

Analysts dole out “buys” for Amazon.com (AMZN) and Netflix (NFLX), while Bank of America (BAC) call options rise.

3 Stocks to Watch Tuesday: Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (APC) and United Natural Foods (UNFI)

Netflix (NFLX) is reversing course thanks to a downgrade, Wall Street doesn't like an Anadarko (APC) deal and United Natural Foods (UNFI) is up on earnings.

Fed Chatter is Feeding Unneeded Volatility

After worries about the Federal Reserve's next move dropped markets on Friday, Monday turned the ship around.