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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Why Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK), Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc (FRGI) and Rackspace Hosting, Inc. (RAX) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

On a slow summer Friday, ADSK, FRGI and RAX offered plenty of action and upside.

Why Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. (BRCD), GameStop Corp. (GME) and Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (ULTA) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Brocade Communications (BRCD), GameStop (GME) and Ulta (ULTA) led Friday's bearish charge, but for good reasons.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – ADSK WB SNMX MEET

The following stocks were moving the Services sector today.

Hottest Retail Trade Stocks Now – FRGI PRTS BOOT SHLD

The following stocks were moving the Retail Trade sector today.

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – CYBE NLS VHI ADMP

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

Biggest Movers in Mining Stocks Now – PQ AXU EXK REN

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

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – EGLE NTN TERP SBLK

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

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – OCN YRD VHC RGLD

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

Three Big Stock Charts: Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA), Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) and The Kroger Co (KR)

Consolidation has turned to complacency for Tesla (TSLA), Philip Morris (PM) and Kroger Co. (KR) putting all three at risk of leading the market lower in September.

Trade of the Day: AMAT Stock Getting Lots of Love

Analysts are clamoring to up their price and earnings estimates for Applied Materials, Inc.

Take Advantage of False Pullbacks

Use sell-offs to establish solid long positions in quality stocks.

Hottest Retail Trade Stocks Now – BBRG VNCE BBW RUTH

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

Biggest Movers in Mining Stocks Now – GBR SGY PGLC ROYT

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

Wall Street Flinches Ahead of Yellen

In the end, the Dow Jones lost 0.2%, the S&P 500 fell 0.1%, the Nasdaq dropped 11 basis points and the RUT finished the day 0.2% higher.

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – VNDA PDEX DMPI YECO

The following stocks were moving the Manufacturing sector today.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – DVCR ADUS FVE TSRI

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

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – RAND COWN OHAI MSB

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

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – PANL GNK CALL JE

The following stocks were moving the Transportation sector today.

Why Dollar General Corp. (DG), St. Jude Medical, Inc. (STJ) and Express Scripts Holding Company (ESRX) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Dollar General (DG), Express Scripts (ESRX) and St. Jude Medical (STJ) lead Thursday's bearish parade ... for understandable reasons.