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 Financial Stocks Now – NBG PRI PFS FFG

By Portfolio Grader
Financial stocks declined on Wall Street today, down 0.9%.

Crude Carnage Threatens Stock Breakdown

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Stocks went into positive territory after the Fed released minutes, but the rally proved false. The selloff in China in the face of policymakers' aggressive efforts could be signalling a change in investor attitudes toward cheap money stimulus.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – BLDR Z BOX WWE

By Portfolio Grader
Services stocks declined 0.4% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – AUY NG NEM SLW

By Portfolio Grader
Basic materials stocks finished down 1.3% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – EXPD PAC AAWW

By Portfolio Grader
Transportation stocks finished down on Wall Street on Wednesday, down 0.7%.

Why Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO), American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) and Seagate Technology PLC (STX) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks.

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Marathon Oil (MRO), American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) and Seagate Technology (STX) couldn't win for losing at the midpoint for the week.

Why Arch Coal Inc (ACI), Dot Hill Systems Corp (HILL) and Cempra Inc (CEMP) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fed watch and major volatility in the Shanghai and U.S. oil markets hit the indices hard, but Arch Coal (ACI), Dot Hill Systems (HILL) and Cempra (CEMP) were nonetheless solid standouts.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – MWE EXC CWT DUK

By Portfolio Grader
Utilities stocks rose 0.4% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – AU AEM GFI KGC

By Portfolio Grader
Basic materials stocks fell broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.9%.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – HAIN SJM HRL BGS

By Portfolio Grader
Consumer noncyclical stocks declined broadly on Wall Street so far on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.8%.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – DHI FBHS CSTE MTZ

By Portfolio Grader
Capital goods stocks fell broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.9%.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – JBLU ZNH LFL

By Portfolio Grader
Transportation stocks declined 0.7% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – WBK CEF NAVG TRU

By Portfolio Grader
Financial stocks fell 0.8% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – CNX FGP NGL SUN

By Portfolio Grader
Energy stocks fell 0.8% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Facebook Inc (FB) and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple (AAPL) App Store sales hit a record in July, Facebook (FB) has its price target lifted and Walmart (WMT) plunges on earnings.

Facebook (FB) Stock Is Waving a Bullish Flag

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook -- one of the few major believable growth stories out there -- continues to perform well, and a bullish opportunity in FB stock is coming to a boil.

Rate Hike Needed to Shake Summer Doldrums

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A small interest rate increase in September would most likely revive the sluggish stock market.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – TREX EGO MUSA PKX

By Portfolio Grader
Basic materials stocks declined broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.7%.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – WHR LEG BWA SCS

By Portfolio Grader
Consumer cyclical stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.
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