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 Cintas Corporation (CTAS), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and Tupperware Brands Corporation (TUP) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Boosted by some bullish earnings reports, CTAS, MSFT and TUP were three of Wednesday's star performers.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – TOPS BKEP XPO HNP

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

Biggest Movers in Manufacturing Stocks Now – XNY PGNX AVXS QBAK

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

Biggest Movers in Mining Stocks Now – MUX EXK AKG CDE

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

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – ZAIS AWH HAWK UCFC

The following stocks were moving the Financial sector today.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – MSFT DATA SAP SNMX

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

3 Big Stock Charts for Wednesday – DIS INTC V

The charts are flashing signals that Disney (DIS), Intel (INTC) and Visa (V) may run into some trouble as they head toward earnings.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and Bank of America Corp (BAC)

Netflix (NFLX) pounded for flat subscriber growth, Microsoft (MSFT) options mixed ahead of earnings and Bank of America (BAC) follow-through buying ramps up.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (PGNX), Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) and Halliburton Company (HAL)

Progenics (PGNX) is popping on an FDA approval, Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) is up big on a Street-beating quarter and Halliburton (HAL) surprised to the upside.

The S&P 500 Is Due for a (Mild) Pullback

The S&P 500 still has plenty of room to march higher, but in the very short-term, the index is overbought and could be ready to digest some gains.

Stock Market Today: Stocks Lower as Dow Sends False Signal

In the end, the Dow Jones gained 0.1%, the S&P 500 shed 0.1%, the Nasdaq lost 0.4% and the Russell 2000 finished the day 0.6% lower.

Hottest Retail Trade Stocks Now – BGI SFS VIPS PRTS

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

Biggest Movers in Mining Stocks Now – PLG VOC RIC ESTE

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

Hottest Services Stocks Now – MOBL BSQR EFUT TCX

The following stocks were moving the Services sector today.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – GNK BBGI ENT PTSI

The following stocks were moving the Transportation sector today.

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – DFBG SPU INVE CFRX

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

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – JMP HIFR GBLI BOCH

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

Why Humana Inc (HUM), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) and Vale SA (ADR) (VALE) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Humana (HUM), Netflix (NFLX) and Vale (VALE) ended the day in far worse trouble than the overall market did.

Why Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) and VMware, Inc. (VMW) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Tuesday was a slow day for stocks, but JNJ, MCD and VMW stood out from the crowd.