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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Hottest Mining Stocks Now – AREX WTI JONE QEP

The following stocks were moving the Mining sector today.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – DAC TOPS SXE MARK

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

Why Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT), Dicks Sporting Goods Inc (DKS) and Dillard’s, Inc. (DDS) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Investors were focused on tech and retail stocks today, and that theme explains why AMAT, DKS and DDS are three of today's best stocks.

Why Campbell Soup Company (CPB), Deere & Company (DE) and Foot Locker, Inc. (FL) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Campbell Soup Company (CPB) and Deere & Company (DE) and Foot Locker (FL) investors couldn't wait for the trading week to end.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – TSQ SSP RRTS TK

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

Hottest Retail Trade Stocks Now – SSI TA EZPW LB

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

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – KEYS OTIC MNOV TTPH

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

Hottest Construction Stocks Now – NWHM

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

Biggest Movers in Mining Stocks Now – IOC EVEP PARR SDT

The following stocks were moving the Mining sector today.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – BVA HIIQ HAWK HRTG

The following stocks were moving the Financial sector today.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – GHDX LC JRJC MENT

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

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT), Deere & Company (DE) and Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)

Ross Stores (ROST) and Deere & Company (DE) are set to drop on their latest earnings, but Applied Materials (AMAT) looks sharp.

Friday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) and Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA)

Hedge funds bail on Apple (AAPL), Walmart (WMT) options mixed despite earnings surge and Tesla (TSLA) puts pop on dilution concerns.

S&P 500 Teetering on the Edge of a Breakdown

The index closed just a fraction of a point from a serious technical violation.

Stocks Negative for Year on Fed Rate Hike Fears  

In the end, the Dow lost 0.5%, the S&P 500 dropped 0.4% to fall into the red for the year-to-date, the Nasdaq lost 0.6% and the Russell 2000 ended the day 0.7% lower.

Biggest Movers in Manufacturing Stocks Now – CRVS IMMU GLYC NBY

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

Hottest Retail Trade Stocks Now – BLDR DRI SHLD BKS

The following stocks were moving the Retail Trade sector today.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – ESEA ABY AM DM

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

Hottest Services Stocks Now – BDMS ATTU MIXT SERV

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