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 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.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – PM BF.B HSY OC

Consumer noncyclical stocks finished up 2.1% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – LEN DHI RTN USG

Capital goods stocks finished up 2.8% on Wall Street on Tuesday.

Why Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Twitter Inc (TWTR) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Netflix (NFLX), Twitter (TWTR) and Alibaba (BABA) missed out on Tuesday's broad market rally. Here's what investors need to know.

Why Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX), Charles Schwab Corp (SCHW) and General Electric Company (GE) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Stocks came roaring back today as Freeport-McMoRan, Charles Schwab and General Electric led the market as three of the very best.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – UIL OGS AES BKH

Utilities stocks finished up 2.1% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – LFC BCA NBG PUK

Financial stocks rose broadly on Wall Street so far on Tuesday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 2.1%.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – MDP MEG VIPS CHU

Services stocks rose 1.7% on Wall Street so far on Tuesday.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – FMS AZN SNN GSK

Healthcare stocks rose 2.0% on Wall Street so far on Tuesday.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – ACH SID HBM TCK

Basic materials stocks rose 1.8% on Wall Street so far on Tuesday.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – YZC SNP IOC CHK

Energy stocks rose 1.1% on Wall Street so far on Tuesday.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – CRH SLCA CFX CX

Capital goods stocks advanced 2.0% on Wall Street on Tuesday morning.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – ZNH CEA GSH GOL

Transportation stocks rose broadly on Wall Street so far on Tuesday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 2.1%.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and Office Depot Inc (ODP)

Netflix (NFLX) breaches $100, Microsoft’s (MSFT) Xbox One was beaten in July and Office Depot (ODP) gets an update on its Staples (SPLS) merger.

Short Bank of America (BAC) Stock Above This Level

Bank of America (BAC) looks promising in the longer term, but for right now, BAC stock likely has more price discovery left to do on the downside.