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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Stocks Drop on Disappointing Apple Event Amid Strong Jobs Report

AAPL stock took a nearly 2% hit after Apple's event, while the slowdown in new hires but stronger-than-expected July jobs report keeps investors on the edge of their seats waiting on the Fed's decision to hike rates.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – SIM SSD OMG SON

Basic materials stocks finished down 0.8% on Wall Street today.

Why Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG), Men’s Wearhouse Inc (MW) and MannKind Corporation (MNKD) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Hump-day was less than kind to owners of Cheniere Energy (LNG), Men's Wearhouse (MW) and MannKind (MNKD), but their pullbacks can't be terribly surprising.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – HW GGG CAT MMM

Capital goods stocks declined broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 1.1%.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – PZE SPH NGL CLR

Energy stocks declined broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 1.8%.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – TE EOC ORA HE

Utilities stocks finished down 1.2% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Why Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) and Vitae Pharmaceuticals Inc (VTAE) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Stocks had a disappointing outing on Wednesday, but Netflix (NFLX), Dave & Buster's (PLAY) and Vitae Pharmaceuticals (VTAE) hardly noticed.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – BBD PUK NMR NOAH

Financial stocks rose 1.0% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – MEG VIV SKM IX

Services stocks rose 0.6% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – NVS SNY SNN TARO

Healthcare stocks rose 0.3% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – FCX VEDL GGB VALE

Basic materials stocks advanced 1.2% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – SEB BUD ECL SAM

Consumer noncyclical stocks rose 0.3% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – SLCA PWR CX ERJ

Capital goods stocks advanced 0.5% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – SNP PTR YZC ECA

Energy stocks advanced 1.3% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – DPM SBS CPL ELP

Utilities stocks declined on Wall Street so far on Wednesday, down 0.5%.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – GSH CEA GOL CSX

Transportation stocks rose 0.3% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Twitter Inc (TWTR), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) and Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO)

Alibaba (BABA) dips on Q2 sales concerns, Twitter (TWTR) is still shedding executives and the IRS won't play ball with Yahoo (YHOO).

AA Stock – Alcoa Inc Might Have Just Hit Bottom

The price action in Alcoa Inc (AA) over the past couple of weeks shows some promising signs that at least a near-term bottom is. Play AA stock on the long side.

Market Coiling Up for a Breakout

The charts of the major indices are currently forming right triangle patterns.