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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Exxon Mobil: The Bull Case for XOM Stock Is Getting Louder

After another drop in August, Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock might finally have exhausted its downtrend. Bullish options and a big yield further the XOM stock argument.

2 Numbers to Watch on the Dow’s Chart

An ascending triangle pattern provides near-term support and resistance levels.

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Financial stocks finished up 1.4% on Wall Street today.

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Healthcare stocks rose 1.4% on Wall Street today.

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Services stocks rose broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.8%.

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Basic materials stocks finished up 0.7% on Wall Street today.

Economic Data Lifts Stocks Ahead of the Fed

The Fed is set to start its policy meeting tomorrow. No one knows what to expect, but there is no shortage of opinions on the matter, well-informed or otherwise.

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Consumer noncyclical stocks rose 1.2% on Wall Street today.

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Energy stocks finished up 1.1% on Wall Street today.

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Utilities stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.

Why Sonic Corporation (SONC), XenoPort, Inc. (XNPT) and Vale SA (ADR) (VALE) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Tuesday's bullishness didn't help Sonic (SONC), XenoPort (XNPT) and Vale (VALE) one iota.

Why Lendingtree Inc (TREE), Transocean LTD (RIG) and Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Shares of Lendingtree (TREE), Transocean (RIG), and Netflix (NFLX) all ended up outperforming the stock market today.

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Financial stocks remained flat on Tuesday morning on Wall Street.

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Technology stocks remained flat on Tuesday morning on Wall Street.

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Services stocks fell broadly on Wall Street so far on Tuesday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.2%.

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Healthcare stocks advanced 0.2% on Wall Street on Tuesday morning.

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Basic materials stocks remained flat so far on Tuesday on Wall Street.

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Consumer cyclical stocks declined broadly on Wall Street on Tuesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.4%.

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Consumer noncyclical stocks declined 0.2% on Wall Street on Tuesday morning.