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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Major Indices Break Technical Barriers, But…

It's not always what a stock or index does, but how it does it.

Why J C Penney Company Inc (JCP), salesforce.com, inc. (CRM) and United Technologies Corporation (UTX) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Several stocks showed they are not beholden to macro trends or oil prices. At least for one day. JCPenney (JCP), Salesforce.com (CRM) and United Technologies (UTX) are among Thursday's best performers.

Stocks Enjoy Breakout as Oil, Fed Remain in Focus

Wall Street had a banner day as OPEC nears a possible output freeze and one Fed official said the case for raising rates was losing urgency.

Why Vale SA (ADR) (VALE), NetEase Inc (ADR) (NTES) and HP Inc (HPQ) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

HP (HPQ), NetEase (NTES) and Vale SA (VALE) were suspiciously left out of Thursday's marketwide strength.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – TOPS WES USDP EQGP

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

Hottest Finance Stocks Now – NSM ECPG SF NSAM

The following stocks were moving the Finance sector today.

Biggest Movers in Mining Stocks Now – CLR RSPP SN LPI

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

Hottest Retail Trade Stocks Now – JAX VNCE JCP SFM

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

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – MPG GTLS NPO BUR

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

Hottest Services Stocks Now – AVG INAP EFUT GIGM

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

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – ACRX EFOI TWI DK

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

Biggest Movers in Retail Trade Stocks Now – HSNI MFRM KONA PRSS

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

Hottest Mining Stocks Now – VNR WLL SBGL MRD

The following stocks were moving the Mining sector today.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – RMP DYN MPLX CPPL

The following stocks were moving the Transportation sector today.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – ATTU CRM TMH KEYW

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

Hottest Finance Stocks Now – TREE VRNG LYG BSRR

The following stocks were moving the Finance sector today.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Salesforce.com, Inc. (CRM) and Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK)

Facebook (FB) launches new emojis, Salesforce.com (CRM) reports its latest earnings and Chesapeake (CHK) cuts $1.8 billion in spending.

Sorry, That Wasn’t a Reversal

Wednesday's rebound may have looked impressive, but there were several problems.

Why Rio Tinto plc (ADR) (RIO), Avis Budget Group Inc. (CAR) and Ford Motor Company (F) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Avis Budget Group Inc. (CAR), Ford Motor Company (F) and Rio Tinto (RIO) were fighting a losing battle from the start on Wednesday.