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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Don’t Follow the Herd Into the Market

Stocks are moving higher with little to back them other than investors' fear of missing out.

Stocks Soar for a Bullish Start to March

U.S. equities surged higher on Tuesday as the calendar flipped to a new month. The result was a fresh breakout for the uptrend off of the January-February lows, returning prices to levels last seen just after the New Year.

Why Citigroup Inc (C), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) and Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras (ADR) (PBR) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Super Tuesday? It sure was for Citigroup (C), Petrobras (PBR) and Netflix (NFLX), which helped lead Wall Street to a nice start for March.

Why Barclays PLC (ADR) (BCS), Barrick Gold Corporation (USA) (ABX) and Medtronic PLC (MDT) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Tuesday's strength didn't do Barclays (BCS), Barrick Gold (ABX) and Medtronic (MDT) a bit of good. Here's the deal.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) and Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO)

Netflix (NFLX) put options get popular after a downgrade, Valeant (VRX) has itself a horrible day and Yahoo (YHOO) is boosted by hedge-fund activist comments.

Amazon.com, Inc.: AMZN Stock Is Bear Chow

Amazon stock has gone bouncing lately, but don't get too overjoyed -- it looks like the dead-kitty variety. Bearish traders: Get ready to play AMZN.

Evidence of a Bear Market Mounting

One trusty indicator is telling us that, despite recent strength, a downtrend has begun.

Stocks Stumble to End February in the Red

Defensive utilities led the way while healthcare lagged behind. Elsewhere, Asian markets disappointed overnight after a weekend meeting of G20 leaders ended without any commitment to coordinate new stimulus efforts.

Why Federal-Mogul Holdings Corp (FDML), Consol Energy Inc (CNX) and BroadSoft Inc (BSFT) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Although modest gains were the name of the game for the broader market, gains for Federal-Mogul (FDML), Consol Energy (CNX) and BroadSoft (BSFT) were anything but modest.

Why Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX), Endo International plc (ENDP) and Southwestern Energy Company (SWN) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX), Endo International (ENDP) and Southwestern Energy (SWN) couldn't win for losing on Monday. Here's the deal.

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The following stocks were moving the Finance sector today.

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

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The following stocks were moving the Manufacturing sector today.

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

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

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

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

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

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