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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Friday’s Vital Data: Macy’s Inc (M), J.C. Penney Company Inc (JCP) and Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN)

Options on retailers are hot, as Macy’s (M), J.C. Penney (JCP) and Nordstrom (JWN) soar following earnings.

3 Stocks to Watch Friday: Acacia Communications, Inc. (ACIA), BlackBerry Ltd (BBRY) and Ruby Tuesday, Inc. (RT)

Acacia Communications (ACIA) is sprinting out of the blocks and BlackBerry (BBRY) is up on an upgrade, but Ruby Tuesday (RT) is sliding thanks to an earnings miss and restaurant closures.

Trade of the Day: VLO Stock Takes a Major Bullish Turn

Valero Energy Corporation broke through a bearish resistance line after bouncing from a deep "V" bottom.

Time to Take the Plunge Into Black Gold?

For investors seeking higher yields and growth potential, oil stocks may fit the bill.

Biggest Movers in Mining Stocks Now – USEG UUUU GBR LEU

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

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – TLP DM NXST WMB

The following stocks were moving the Transportation sector today.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – OHAI NRT BSBR PBT

The following stocks were moving the Financial sector today.

Biggest Movers in Manufacturing Stocks Now – NYMX VPG NVGN HIMX

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

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – ASCMA MCHX EXAS MIME

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

Why Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX), Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) and General Growth Properties Inc (GGP) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Flowers Foods (FLO), General Growth Properties (GGP) and Valeant (VRX) were powerless to stave off heavy selling on Thursday. Here's the deal.

Why Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA), Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) and Macy’s Inc (M) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

A round of earnings reports that delighted investors sent BABA, EAT and M into the best stocks of the day club.

Hottest Mining Stocks Now – MCEP CWEI OAS SN

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

Biggest Movers in Manufacturing Stocks Now – KURA AEMD LEDS PRPH

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

Hottest Services Stocks Now – LC EGAN PCOM CCIH

The following stocks were moving the Services sector today.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – YRD ONDK EHTH TSC

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

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – SPKE LPG AT SKYW

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

3 Big Stock Charts for Thursday: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA), Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Nvidia Corporation (NVDA)

It looks like it may be time to cash in some gains on Apple (AAPL), but Alibaba (BABA) and Nvidia (NVDA) look ready to run even higher.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) and Kohl’s Corporation (KSS)

Apple (AAPL) rumors driving options activity, Alibaba (BABA) call options spike ahead of earnings and Kohl’s (KSS) beats earnings expectations.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Kohl’s Corporation (KSS), Himax Technologies, Inc. (ADR) (HIMX) and Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK)

Kohl's (KSS) and Himax Technologies (HIMX) are up on Street-beating earnings, while Chesapeake Energy (CHK) is getting a boost from exiting a shale position.