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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Take Some Profits In McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) Stock

MCD stock surged nearly 30% in 2015 and with Tuesday's 1.11% lift reached my near to medium-term price target of $120. Take partial profits.

Breakout Likely to be Delayed Until the New Year

It is doubtful the major indices can smash through overhead with such low volume.

The Dow Jones Marches as Santa Comes to Wall Street

The Dow Jones continued its push toward 18k on Tuesday thanks in part to a surge in oil prices. Bonds, however, were kicked in the shins.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – QUMU ADPT GIGM FLY

The following stocks were moving the Services sector today.

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – CBIO TGI XRM ANTH

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

Why Pep Boys-Manny Moe and Jack (PBY), Willis Group Holdings PLC (WSH) and Triumph Group Inc (TGI) are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Firming oil and commodity prices, along with favorable economic reports lifted stocks today, and Pep Boys, Willis Group and Triumph Group were among the best.

Why SunEdison Inc (SUNE), Energy Transfer Partners LP (ETP) and Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc (SHO) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Sunedison (SUNE), Energy Transfer Partners (ETP) and Sunstone Hotel Investors (SHO) just couldn't win for losing during Tuesday's trading.

Hottest Mining Stocks Now – SPP WG SN RICE

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

Hottest Wholesale Trade Stocks Now – WLFC ZEUS ANW MGPI

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

Hottest Retail Trade Stocks Now – BOJA IRG STKS ARCO

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

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – PHIIK TERP VDTH PTXP

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

Biggest Movers in Finance Stocks Now – XBKS ASFI HALL NHLD

The following stocks were moving the Finance sector today.

Hottest Finance Stocks Now – WAC SVVC CIA WSH

The following stocks were moving the Finance sector today.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – TSQ MGEE OGS AWR

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

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – NQ CSPI DMD DMRC

The following stocks were moving the Services sector today.

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – NVET CPRX SKY FBIO

The following stocks were moving the Manufacturing sector today.

Biggest Movers in Mining Stocks Now – DNR ECA BTE OAS

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

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Dow Chemical Co (DOW) and Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX)

Apple (AAPL) edges closer to its first annual stock loss in six years, Dow (DOW) investors are having second thoughts on its DuPont merger, and Freeport (FCX) gets a leadership shakeup.

Amazon.com, Inc.: Why Wall Street Won’t Let AMZN Stock Drop

Amazon stock has more than doubled in 2015, but despite being overbought, AMZN shares STILL look ready for yet another push higher.