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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Tuesday’s Vital Data: Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX), Vale SA (ADR) (VALE) and Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK)

Valeant (VRX) bombs 1Q earnings, Vale SA (VALE) options see follow-through and Chesapeake Energy (CHK) calls are up on gas and oil prices.

3 Stocks to Watch on Tuesday: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ALXN), Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) and FedEx Corporation (FDX)

Verizon (VZ) makes a bid for Yahoo (YHOO), Alexion (ALXN) stock plunges on a drug trial miss and FedEx (FDX) doles out more cash to shareholders.

A ‘Win’ This Week Would Only be a Minor Victory

The S&P 500 is close to breaking resistance, but there's another big ceiling just above it.

Stocks Hit 2016 Highs on Dovish Yellen

In the end, the Dow Jones gained 0.6%, the S&P 500 gained 0.5%, the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.5% and the Russell 2000 gained 1.1%.

Biggest Movers in Mining Stocks Now – URRE PACD ECR RIG

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

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – MSB IHC ENVA VRTB

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

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – WKHS TPUB PTI NR

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

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – DRYS ERA CKH GLNG

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

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – QUMU NQ CAI ATHM

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

Hottest Retail Trade Stocks Now – MFRM NDLS VIPS GTIM

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

Why Avis Budget Group Inc. (CAR), Devon Energy Corp (DVN) and SolarCity Corp (SCTY) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

As stocks hit their highest levels of the year, Avis (CAR), Devon Energy (DVN) and SolarCity (SCTY) ripped higher to rank among Monday's top stocks.

Why Best Buy Co Inc (BBY), AbbVie Inc (ABBV), Smith & Wesson Holding Corp (SWHC) are Three of Today’s Worst Stocks

Smith & Wesson (SWHC), Best Buy (BBY) and AbbVie (ABBV) got the new trading week started on the wrong foot.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – AAMC SOHO OAK AEL

The following stocks were moving the Financial sector today.

Hottest Retail Trade Stocks Now – PRTS TITN EZPW BPTH

The following stocks were moving the Retail Trade sector today.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – BRS AVH HOS TDW

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

Hottest Mining Stocks Now – PQ GPRK FMSA BAS

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

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – MOC BITA SNMX EXEL

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

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – VBLT CYCC MRNS ARGS

The following stocks were moving the Manufacturing sector today.

3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Hercules Offshore, Inc. (HERO), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and Walt Disney Co (DIS)

Hercules Offshore (HERO) files for bankruptcy protection -- again -- while Disney (DIS) and Microsoft (MSFT) get a few positive headlines over the weekend.