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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Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – UNFI GMCR DLX IBA

Consumer noncyclical stocks declined broadly on Wall Street on Tuesday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.7%.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – OAS NBR SPN WFT

Energy stocks finished up 2.2% on Wall Street on Tuesday.

Why E I Du Pont De Nemours And Co (DD), Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) and PMC-Sierra Inc (PMCS) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Stocks failed to sustain their rally today, but E I Du Pont De Nemours And Co (DD), Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) and PMC-Sierra Inc (PMCS) were bright spots.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – CAT EXP WSO MTW

Capital goods stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.

Why Skyworks Solutions Inc (SWKS), Illumina, Inc. (ILMN) and EXACT Sciences Corporation (EXAS) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Tuesday was miserable for owners of Skyworks Solutions (SWKS), Illumina (ILMN) and EXACT Sciences (EXAS), though for understandable reasons.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – SFL OMAB FDX MINI

Transportation stocks declined on Wall Street on Tuesday, down 1.0%.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – POM AES MDU SEP

Utilities stocks finished down 0.7% on Wall Street today.

China: Why the Dragon Is Slowing

China's mad rush to build, build, build has left the country with an overcapacity problem, and demographics will add to the drag on China's growth.

How to Invest in an Untrustworthy Stock Market

It’s fair to say most investors are intrigued by but very skeptical of China’s growth potential. Here are the various ways (from conservative to risky) of playing the Chinese stock market.

Alcoa Inc – AA Stock Is Out of the Woods (For Now)

After a big new contract and positive analyst comments, AA stock has confirmed the recent bottoming process. Active investors should look long.

Market Rallies, but This is the Line to Watch

A close above it could indicate the correction is over and a challenge to the massive overhead has begun.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – CG CIB KKR ETW

Financial stocks rose 2.1% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – XXIA JNPR GNRC MMI

Technology stocks finished up 1.9% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – AM LBTYB FTR JCOM

Services stocks finished up 1.7% on Wall Street on Monday.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – SRPT ACHN PODD MMSI

Healthcare stocks finished up 0.3% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – SID GGB MWA CRS

Basic materials stocks finished up 2.6% on Wall Street on Monday.

Stock Continue Melt Up on Cheap Money Hopes

The futures market puts the odds of a Fed rate hike at next to nothing for October, but there's still a chance it could happen by the end of this year.

Why AtriCure Inc. (ATRC), Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) and FireEye Inc (FEYE) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

AtriCure (ATRC), Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX) and FireEye (FEYE) each used more than their fair share of red ink on Monday.

Why Alcoa Inc (AA), Mattel, Inc. (MAT) and Joy Global Inc (JOY) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Wall Street had another solid day, and Alcoa Inc (AA), Mattel, Inc. (MAT) and Joy Global Inc (JOY) were stellar performers.