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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Oil Supporting Market’s Tedious Advance

Rising oil prices and a weak dollar have resulted in unnatural momentum, but how far can they push stocks?

Dow Retakes 18,000 as Valuations Swell

In the end, the Dow gained 0.4%, the S&P 500 gained 0.3%, the Nasdaq gained 0.3% and the Russell 2000 finished the day with a 0.8% gain.

Biggest Movers in Retail Trade Stocks Now – IRG SIG ARKR PCMI

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

Biggest Movers in Mining Stocks Now – PKD REN HBM CLF

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

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – SBS ALGT SPKE PHIIK

The following stocks were moving the Transportation sector today.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – GROW WPG VHC SGM

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

Hottest Services Stocks Now – AINC QUMU BCOV GUID

The following stocks were moving the Services sector today.

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – SID BDSI DGLY SPU

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

Why Flexion Therapeutics Inc (FLXN), Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) and VeriFone Systems Inc (PAY) Are Three of Today’s Worst Stocks

Flexion Therapeutics (FLXN), Micron Technology (MU) and VeriFone Systems (PAY) didn't follow the market's lead into new multi-week high territory on Wednesday.

Hottest Mining Stocks Now – PES CHKR SBGL AG

The following stocks were moving the Mining sector today.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – SXE GOL ELP CPL

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

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – AHP HGT SSRI AAMC

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

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – INAP BITA CYH SNMX

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

Biggest Movers in Manufacturing Stocks Now – SHLO AKS ULBI X

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

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), General Electric Company (GE) and Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA)

Apple (AAPL) could hit $70 says UBS, General Electric (GE) options are up as Cowen starts coverage and Tesla (TSLA) is bolstered by Ron Baron comments.

3 Stocks to Watch on Wednesday: Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY), LendingClub Corp (LC) and SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) beat Q1 earnings estimates, LendingClub (LC) has interest from a familiar face and the S&P 500 SPY ETF is gunning for all-time highs.

CRM Stock: Don’t Listen to Salesforce.com, Inc’s Siren Song

Salesforce.com (CRM) is a growth company, but in the nearer-term, CRM stock increasingly looks tired and capped on the upside.

Thorn in the Market’s Side Could Spell Trouble

The past two times this moving average crossover occurred, it was very bad for stocks.

Stocks Mixed After Dow Flirts With 18,000

In the end, the Dow Jones gained 0.1%, the S&P 500 gained 0.1%, the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.1% and the Russell 2000 gained 0.3%.