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

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

Utilities stocks rose 0.4% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – AU AEM GFI KGC

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

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

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

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

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – WBK CEF NAVG TRU

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

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – CNX FGP NGL SUN

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)

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

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

A small interest rate increase in September would most likely revive the sluggish stock market.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – TREX EGO MUSA PKX

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

Consumer cyclical stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.

China Returns as an Anchor on Stocks

China's liquidity injection spooks investors in the States on Tuesday, while Walmart (WMT) helped lead a decline in the Dow.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – LEN.B LEN TOL MTH

Capital goods stocks declined on Wall Street today, down 0.2%.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – SM CLR KOS PXD

Energy stocks finished down on Wall Street on Tuesday, down 0.4%.

Why Home Depot (HD), TJX Companies Inc (TJX) and Omeros Corporation (OMER) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

The market was cautious ahead of the Fed releasing minutes, but Home Depot, TJX Companies and Omeros were trading full-speed ahead.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – EBR SBS ENI WES

Utilities stocks declined on Wall Street today, down 0.2%.

Why Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF) and Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks.

Tuesday was relatively disastrous for Walmart (WMT), Abercrombie (ANF) and Micron (MU) ... but for good reason.