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 – DYN CWCO SJW DGAS

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

Stocks Finish Mixed Amid Summer Doldrums

In the end, the Dow Jones lost 0.1%, the S&P 500 lost 0.1%, the Nasdaq gained 0.1% and the Russell 2000 gained 0.2%.

Hottest Retail Trade Stocks Now – LE CRMT PCCC WFM

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

Hottest Services Stocks Now – YY IDI APIC PLPM

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

Why Intersil Corp (ISIL), Medivation Inc (MDVN) and United States Steel Corporation (X) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

On a subdued day for stocks, ISIL, MDVN and X offered investors some excitement and big gains.

Why Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO), Viacom, Inc. (VIAB) and Zoetis Inc (ZTS) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Marathon Oil (MRO), Viacom (VIAB) and Zoetis Inc (ZTS) couldn't shrug off a wave of bad news on the first trading day of this week.

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – CYCC MDVN YECO BNSO

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

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – CMCM INCY ARWR TWLO

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

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – EGLE TLP CALL SKYS

The following stocks were moving the Transportation sector today.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – CIFC ROVI GEO CXW

The following stocks were moving the Financial sector today.

Biggest Movers in Retail Trade Stocks Now – VNCE BKS SHLD DNKN

The following stocks were moving the Retail Trade sector today.

Biggest Movers in Mining Stocks Now – REN ESES GPRK KLDX

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

Monday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) and United States Steel Corporation (X)

Facebook (FB) moves into desktop gaming, Micron (MU) options jump on NAND pricing benefits and U.S. Steel (X) dives on KeyBanc downgrade.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Alphabet Inc (GOOG), Syngenta AG (ADR) (SYT) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX)

Syngenta (SYT) is one step closer to being acquired, Valeant (VRX) bolsters its C-suite and Alphabet (GOOG) tinkers with its Chromebook offerings.

3 Big Stock Charts: Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR), Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) and Five Below Inc (FIVE)

Discount retailers Dollar Tree (DLTR) and Five Below (FIVE) are set to run higher this week on earnings while Micron (MU) shares appear ready to take a break.

Oil’s Chart Bodes Well for the Bulls

USO jumped through trendline resistance on high volume.

Trade of the Day: WMT Stock Issues Strong Buy Signal

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is trading in a well-defined bull channel with rising support.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – MTCH SHOP JMU APIC

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

Hottest Retail Trade Stocks Now – VNCE GPS PMC URBN

The following stocks were moving the Retail Trade sector today.