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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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.

Biggest Movers in Mining Stocks Now – AKG PDS FCX NADL

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

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – ABTX OXBR TIPT MARA

The following stocks were moving the Financial sector today.

Why American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

On another disappointing day for equities, AEO, CSCO and WMT were anything but disappointing.

Why Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras (ADR) (PBR), L Brands Inc (LB) and Cheetah Mobile Inc (ADR) (CMCM) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Thursday's trading couldn't end soon enough for owners of Cheetah Mobile (CMCM), L Brands (LB) and Petrobras (PBR).

Hottest Services Stocks Now – CRM MNDO EPIQ MKTO

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

Biggest Movers in Retail Trade Stocks Now – AEO BOOT URBN VNCE

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

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – CPLP USDP SSW TERP

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

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – YRD KB BYBK FULL

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

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – PERY RAVN MLSS ALG

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

Biggest Movers in Mining Stocks Now – GFI RIC ABX PVG

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

Thursday’s Vital Data: Target Corporation (TGT), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) and Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)

Weak Target (TGT) sales spark put option rush, Walmart (WMT) puts rise ahead of earnings and Cisco (CSCO) options mixed ahead of report.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO), Salesforce.com, Inc. (CRM) and Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA)

Cisco (CSCO) and Salesforce.com (CRM) both reported strong quarters that had their stocks surging on Thursday, while Tesla (TSLA) announced a secondary offering.

Bulls Lead a Last-Minute Cavalry Charge

Buying in the final half hour of trading resulted in small gains and a minor reversal.

Federal Reserve Hawks Spook Wall Street

In the end, the Dow Jones lost a fraction, the S&P gained a fraction, the Nasdaq gained 0.5% and the Russell 2000 ended the day 0.5% higher.