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 Basic Materials Stocks Now – KWR WOR ATR DOV

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.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – DF PM BF.A TUP

Consumer noncyclical stocks rose 1.2% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – RIG ATW NE TOT

Energy stocks finished up 1.1% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – EOC TAC EBR CWT

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.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – RATE PUK BFR CS

Financial stocks remained flat on Tuesday morning on Wall Street.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – TER SUNE DDD SFUN

Technology stocks remained flat on Tuesday morning on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – NSR IGT TKC AM

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

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – MRK PBH LLY AGN

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

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – OI NGD SLW GEF.B

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

Biggest Movers in Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – TM HAR WHR CRC

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

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – AKO.B BG KMB IBA

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

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – TRN TS MTZ MTW

Capital goods stocks rose broadly on Wall Street so far on Tuesday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.3%.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – BRS IOC NGL HEP

Energy stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street on Tuesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.7%.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – ZNH CEA GWR XPO

Transportation stocks advanced 0.3% on Wall Street so far on Tuesday.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – NRG DYN OKS WPZ

Utilities stocks remained flat so far on Tuesday on Wall Street.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) and Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK)

Driving an options frenzy on Tuesday: Apple (AAPL) reports strong iPhone 6s sales, Alibaba (BABA) is hit by Barron’s article and Chesapeake (CHK) is up despite target cut.