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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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.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – MMC AB AET AMG

Financial stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 2.6%.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – BYD PMC MW CVC

Services stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Tuesday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 2.3%.

Teco Energy, Fitbit Lead Wall Street Higher on Tuesday

Chinese intervention helped spark America's broader markets to a wide, healthy gain on Tuesday, while Teco Energy and Fitbit sported some of the day's best single-company headlines.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – OI BLL GEF BHP

Basic materials stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Tuesday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 2.5%.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – RIG WPX WNR EXH

Energy stocks rose 1.5% on Wall Street on Tuesday.